Back to Basics

I need to lose weight desperately!...but, instead I have been gaining weight! What gives??! Why, when I just look at food, do I gain weight? Why can't I be like those many I know that can eat whatever their heart desires and not gain an ounce? Yet, I put no-fat, no-salt, low-calorie foods into my mouth and gain 10 pounds? Sometimes life isn't fair! But...you have to do what you have to do.

So, starting today...I am going to begin the McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss by Dr. John A. McDougall. When I first started eating a vegan diet, I followed this plan...and, it was quite successful. However, I got into some bad habits...like eating popcorn with melted Earth Balance drizzled on it, Gardenburger Riblets, and too many Wheat Thins. Okay, so maybe not ALL food I have been putting into my mouth has been no-fat, no-salt and low-caolorie...but, 90% of my meals have been from the program or other McDougall cookbooks, because...well...they are SO tasty! But, because of those little extras and that I have overdone it on the rice and pasta...I have gained weight. Therefore, I need to get back to the basics.

Beginning today, no more easy foods, no more snacks like Wheat Thins, ZERO oils, no more Earth Balance, and a lot less rice and pasta! Portion control on that rice is going to be my hardest hurdle; I think I am the world's worst rice-a-holic! But, I am determined to do this!

So, when you think of it...please pray for me! I need to lose this weight so I can be healthy and happy!! Thank you, all two of you, that read my blog! *grin*....