Continued from Lose 300 Pounds.
If you think you need a special diet to lose 300 pounds, you do not. But if you think you need a diet to lose 300 pounds, you are absolutely correct. Think about it this way: To lose 300 pounds, or any amount of weight for that matter, you have to have a plan, a good plan, the one you can sustain as a lifestyle.
A diet to lose 300 pounds, or again, any amount of weight, is nothing more than a plan that supplies your body with nutritious foods. In many ways it is not about what you need to eat, it is more about what you need to stop eating. So, how would a diet to lose 300 pounds look like?
I think the best way to answer that question is to turn to someone who has lost more than 300 pounds. Her name is Ruby Gettinger. One her biggest triumphs has been breaking her addiction to junk food and adopting a genuine love for healthy, nutritious meals that incorporate lean protein, veggies and fruit.
She says one of the most important secrets to her success has been writing down everything she eats. “If I don’t keep a journal, I go over my calorie limit,” she explains. “If I don’t stay on track with it, the only person I am hurting is myself.” Here is a sample of her diet:
Breakfast Oatmeal or an egg-white omelet. “I really like an omelet with spinach and tomato. I love it,” says Ruby.
Lunch Grilled chicken salad. “You have to measure everything out, count your calories and keep a journal,” she says.
Dinner Grilled tilapia and vegetables. “I love fish. I never thought I would see the day when I would crave fish,” says Ruby.
Snack Fruit and cottage cheese or a Glucerna shake. “On Ourlife Fresh, you can have five snacks throughout the day,” says Ruby, who loves the protein drinks.