General Discussion & Chat: ۞ Sweet Interruptions ۞151, 1 by zhinusmom

zhinusmom wrote:
Happy Birthday Susan!!!!

Yes Jaye, the red one is my Monarda....so far not blooming as well as last year , maybe it will improve if we get our warm weather back....low 60's, a slight wind and misty this morning.


Metabolism......I have just picked up a little book called "Walking Off Weight" a workbook for a "14day, 14 step program to Lasting Weight Loss".....and it makes a lot of sense....

it is written by 3 Doctors and says that Diets Are NOT The Answer......to increase metabolism you have to move the large muscles, (gaining muscle increases metabolism, losing muscle lowers metabolism)...This is where the walking program comes in......And food....Day by day reduce intake of Fats ( all hard cheeses, cheesecake, anything fried, red meat, cakes and chocolates, butter and margarine, nuts and peanut butter, bacon, sausage, ice cream, whole milk products, salad dressings and most Fast Foods.

Increase intake of Complex Carbs: Pears, bananas, apples, oranges, oatbran muffins, whole grain breads, wholegrain pancakes (with fruit, not syrup), pasta, potatoes green beans, corn, soups, carrots, tomatoes, green leafy veggies, lowfat or non fat dairy products.....

It really is a good book....and it starts you out in baby steps...doesn't expect you to go out a walk five miles on your first day.....I got the pedometer that measures the number of steps you take in a day (not miles)....also some ladies have started a walking thread on the Healthy Living Forum.....I figure what have I got to loose except some unwanted weight!