Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Beyond Calories


Diet loves apples
Originally uploaded by aviana2
In an effort to get in shape for my long weekend on the beach in San Diego, I've been trying out a new "eating plan". So far it's been mind blowing, I don't stick to anything and I've actually been looking forward to each day of meals. The plan consists of 6 small meals a day, which has been life changing. My late afternoon craving, which usually results in a trip to my coworker's candy bowl, is gone. Instead I have a handful of almonds and a Laughing Cow Cheese wedge - happily. Within the 6 meals, food is broken down into 4 groups - Fruit, Veggies, Protein, Catch-all of the above. Each day outlines the 6 meals and which group to eat from for each. You pick and choose the items from the allowed list of foods. It's almost like a food math equation. 4 + 3 = skinny.