Jumped on the no-refined carbs train for a few weeks..
In 2002 when I wanted to loose weight, I did a lot of things wrong but one thing I figured out was that cutting out refined carbs and grains made my body drop excess weight the fastest. After being re-inspired by a fellow bodyspace member I have decided that while I am incredibly impressed at how my body performs and I am in damn great shape I want just a little better (its that damn perfectionist in me).
For 2 days going on 3 all of my carbohydrate sources have come from fruits or veggies.. I am lean proteins and healthy fats such as avocados, raw almonds and natural peanut butter (in the right portions of course). I am also guzzling water like I haven’t drank in days and avoiding salty foods.
My plan is to stay on the no refined carbs m-f for another 2 weeks or sooner depending upon how fast I can get the look I desire (my body responds well and very fast when I cut out carbs)… the weekends: Sat I will allow myself grains at each meal in the right portion sizes of course and on Sun I will allow it in 3 of my 6 meals as well as make one of those meals my "cheat" meal.
This is going to take a whole lot of determination and willpower since I don’t have anyone who surrounds me who lives or understands this lifestyle.. wish me luck..here we go!!!!
