Some of you may remember me from a year or so ago. I decided raw was too extreme for me, and I have gone through a lot of healing since then.
I did do some crash dieting and got really skinny, then binged and got back to where I was. I decided that I just need to be kind to myself and have given myself the following rules for 2009:


General Rules

* Golden rule: always ask, is this good for me?
* Nothing forbidden, everything in moderation
* Nearly forbidden: white flour, refined sugar, corn syrup, trans fat
* Avoid like the plague: artificial sweetener & other types of chemicals
* Eat in very small quantities, but avoid as much as possible: dairy, soy, any nuts but raw almonds
* avoid unless necessary - coffee (drink tea instead)
* Avoid eating after 8pm and finish eating even earlier if possible (at least 2-3 hours before bed)
* work out at least 1 hour 5-6x week: pref. 60 min cardio & 30 min weights daily

Daily

* 3 healthy high protein, low carb meals
o eat slowly
o small portions
o lots of green veggies
o stop when still a bit hungry
* 2 snacks allowed, but skip if not actually hungry
o 2 pc fruit & 20 raw almonds total for 2 snacks

Here's my 3 rules for 2009:

* Eat only simple fresh raw foods
* Listen to my inner coach
* Have fun

[3 healthy high protein, low carb meals ]

I can't see this as being kind to myself.

optimist4life--
> 3 healthy high protein, low carb meals<

High fruit, low protein works much better for me personally. (Tried high protein years ago and had major problems with it.) Your other recommendations are great!-- thanks.

Sharrhan:


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I wish you success!
I should set a goal of no eating past 8pm myself!!
Thats my "munchy time".

Brian

Have you read "The eater's manifesto" by Michael Pollan? I think it's a very good book. He has a few recommendations at the end where he talks about how to eat "right". They do make a lot of sense (cooked or raw). Also, the book is pretty good overall.