Yesterday was the first day of my new diet.
My focus is not to lose weight as I really don’t need to lose any weight. I wouldn’t mind losing a little body fat. I’m 34, VERY active as I’m a racquetball coach and player and also a Health Coach.
My diet will consist of all fruits, veggies, a little fish, water, protein powder mixed in with some water or coffee. Yes…coffee…is not an option. Starbucks makes a lot of money off of me. I’m not sold on coffee being bad for you. In the research I have done I have learned that coffee seems to help men fight prostate cancer and a new study shows that there are more antioxidents in coffee than any other beverage.
My goal is 21 days straight. Why 21 days? I have learned over time that to make or break a habit it can take 21 days. That is why 21 days is my magic number. All you cigarette smokers…try quitting for 21 days and see what happens.
At first, when I felt a little hunger it made me want “solid food”. I started my day off with two apples and water right off the back. That easily held me over till after Church. I went straight to Kroger’s after church to get some more fruit. I bought some strawberries, apples, and bananas. Anyone notice what I’m missing… CITRUS. Today I will be getting some clementines or oranges. I like clementine better because it is easy to peel.
As the day went on everytime I felt I was getting a tad hungry I stuffed strawberries in my mouth or a banana. It really did work.
While at my daughters house her Mother offered me some chicken and rice. Yes for a second that sounded so good and I did forget I was on my new diet. I said yes…then quickly said “no”. Very proud of myself on that.
I just continued to eat strawberries, bananas, and water the rest of the night.
Too be honest..it really wasn’t difficult.
Sure, everything under the sun sounded really good but the fact that I’m cleaning my body of all the toxins and chemicals is something to look forward.
That is day 1 of my new diet.
20 days to go,
Manny
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