tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post1321469024404710575..comments2023-09-23T01:13:04.312-07:00Comments on Beach Read Authors: Baby Steps to a Better DietBeach Read Authors - Alexa Grace, Christine Fairchild, Rebecca J. Clarke, Toby Neal, Jacki Delecki, Alicia Dean, Pat White, Diana Layne, Lori Leger, Lisa Costantino, Kim Hornsbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17827145135018146116noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-22448976593404433132014-01-21T18:54:14.052-08:002014-01-21T18:54:14.052-08:00I don't know about easy, but I was definitely ...I don't know about easy, but I was definitely committed and what a payoff when I can get into jeans I haven't worn in three years. There's no better feeling. You are so right on how little it takes to feel full. I also don't restrict myself on any food so long as I want it. So far I haven't been interested in junk food but that will change. Also I wanted to try your dessert 3-4 bites theory, but I hadn't craved a dessert so I put it off until last week when a friend brought brownies. I took a piece that was the equivalent of three bites and savored each one. When I was done I was satisfied whereas in the past I would have wanted to eat the whole dish. Truly makes eating a dessert more enjoyable.Kathy Coatneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107864583791501415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-17089500587372975002014-01-21T18:50:11.902-08:002014-01-21T18:50:11.902-08:00I started the apple cider vinegar three times a da...I started the apple cider vinegar three times a day when I started the checklist diet. Since I don't have joint aches I can't whether that helps, but there's just so much good with it I kept doing it until I don't mind it so much but I do have to sweeten with stevia. Kathy Coatneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107864583791501415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-77474539876763907672014-01-21T18:46:40.609-08:002014-01-21T18:46:40.609-08:00Lori, thanks for the compliment! Before I read you...Lori, thanks for the compliment! Before I read your post, I replied up above that I like to take apple cider vinegar, too. I swear it helps with just about everything. It's like "magic juice." Glad it's working for you. Let me know how you like my book--I hope the plan makes your weight loss journey a bit easier.Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-43331389387538941212014-01-21T18:44:21.448-08:002014-01-21T18:44:21.448-08:00Hey Diana--several of my clients have thyroid issu...Hey Diana--several of my clients have thyroid issues too. It's very frustrating, I'm sure. I hadn't heard that about fluoride. I'll pass that on to them. <br /><br />Good luck to you!Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-86711771970090539372014-01-21T18:42:53.011-08:002014-01-21T18:42:53.011-08:00You can do it! Just remember: baby steps. And my m...You can do it! Just remember: baby steps. And my motto: You're always just one meal or snack from being back on track. :) Good luck with the vegetable puree--I bet nobody could even tell you added them in.Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-54845025248337323222014-01-21T17:56:25.222-08:002014-01-21T17:56:25.222-08:00A Berkey water filter with a PF2 fluoride filter i...A Berkey water filter with a PF2 fluoride filter is the only one I've found that is supposed to remove the fluoride as well-most good filters will removed the chlorine. That, or a reverse osmosis water system which is $$. I got the Big Berkey and the water tastes noticeably different and I no longer have calcium rings in the tea pot or coffee pot, but I haven't tested to see if it really removes the fluoride. I feel like I'm drinking healthier water anyway. I'd heard about the apple cider vinegar-I have osteoarthritis, but ick, don't like the taste at all so I never took it long enough to see if it does any good. Also on cabbage, good you're cooking it-there's a problem with eating it raw, although if your thyroid is gone, I'm not sure it matters anymore? http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/a/10-Things-To-Know-About-Thyroid-Disease-Foods-And-Drinks.htmDiana Laynehttp://www.dianalayne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-23517965154029463112014-01-21T08:43:01.965-08:002014-01-21T08:43:01.965-08:00Hey Christine! Nice job on the healthy diet change...Hey Christine! Nice job on the healthy diet changes. I agree that breaking out of your routine is an *easy* way to change your habits. I'll change my habits in the Caribbean any time, LOL!<br /><br />I try to eat more alkaline foods, too. I feel so much better. I *try* to eat a TBSP of Braggs apple cider vinegar every day. <br /><br />As for your hubby... I actually have planned (for sometime in the future) a book about eating more veggies (because this is a hard one for me too).Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-82229558598310929852014-01-21T08:39:36.366-08:002014-01-21T08:39:36.366-08:00I love that advice! I'll have to use that for ...I love that advice! I'll have to use that for my current WIP which seems like I'll never, ever finish. Good luck with the healthier eating!Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-14614879260698985512014-01-21T08:38:15.843-08:002014-01-21T08:38:15.843-08:00Hey Kim. Good job on cutting back on the wine. Rem...Hey Kim. Good job on cutting back on the wine. Remember, it's okay to have SOME. But you know yourself. Some people need to go cold turkey for a while to get over the habit. Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-53274359029300431142014-01-21T08:36:52.010-08:002014-01-21T08:36:52.010-08:00Kate, this is so awesome! Congrats on the 10 lb lo...Kate, this is so awesome! Congrats on the 10 lb loss. I told you it was easy! You have the same challenges I do--eating when hungry and stopping when full. That's a great idea to take half portions. It's amazing how little our stomachs need to feel full. Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-80752627066786280962014-01-21T07:39:14.715-08:002014-01-21T07:39:14.715-08:00This is like a sign from God for me! Just yesterda...This is like a sign from God for me! Just yesterday, I pulled my 32 ounce water bottle from the cabinet and filled it up...only once instead of the recommended twice daily...but I'll try to do better today. The two things I told my husband we would do were to eat more fruits and veggies. I've started taking low sodium canned soup and adding shredding cabbage or leaf spinach to it, cover it and microwave for a few minutes. Delicious and so much better. No doubt it would be better to heat it on the stove top, as the microwave is probably leeching all the good stuff out of it. I had thyroid surgery twelve years ago, Diana, and had never heard that about the fluoride and chlorine. I'll research for the filtering systems though, because I refuse to contribute to the land fill problems with bottled water.<br /><br />This doesn't really apply, but for any of you with achy joints, I swear to you this helps. Last year I'd also taken to drinking apple cider vinegar with 'the mother' every day. During the summer I drink it iced with one of those water flavoring pouches. At night I drink it as a hot tea, with our own fresh lemons and local honey. I swear, my joints don't ache and I rarely get sick anymore with colds. For those of you who actually 'exercise' enough, it may help. It's supposed to balance your ph levels in your body.<br /><br />GREAT post and timely, and as soon as I get off of here, I'm downloading your book. Thank you Rebecca!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223323805359502083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-58323823741281578952014-01-20T16:51:13.569-08:002014-01-20T16:51:13.569-08:00Exactly what I'm doing this year. But I'm ...Exactly what I'm doing this year. But I'm having low thyroid problems so the weight is being stubborn. One thing I learned is if you do have problems with thyroid and if your city is one that adds fluoride to the water, you'd be better off drinking a good quality bottled water. Apparently fluoride and chlorine mess with the thyroid-and not in a good way. :( Book looks really helpful, thanks!Diana Laynehttp://www.dianalayne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-70587555769296158562014-01-20T15:31:21.732-08:002014-01-20T15:31:21.732-08:00Great practical tips to add to my current quest fo...Great practical tips to add to my current quest for weight loss. Love the tip about adding vegetable purees to dishes. I'll try that tonight! Thanks for such an informative post!Lisa Costantinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-77391840451593414922014-01-20T14:34:22.419-08:002014-01-20T14:34:22.419-08:00I love this post because I think you removed the g...I love this post because I think you removed the guilt! I'm drinking more water, and I'm drinking lemon water specifically with meals. When I want a soda, I reach for Talking Rain instead to avoid the corn syrup. More tea than coffee now. Eating fruit with breakfast was much easier after we spent a couple weeks on vacation in the Caribbean, I must admit. We worked out every day and ate more healthy there. Guess sometimes it takes breaking out of your routine physically AND mentally to create new habits.<br /><br />I also like Dr Oz show's rec to eat veggie/fruit to counter act all the acidic foods we eat. Vinnegrettes over cream dressings, olive oil over butter, lemon on my broccoli instead of butter. Now if I could only get my hubby to eat one veggie meal a week! Do you have a book for him?editordevil.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288986372377855628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-20198137294352231642014-01-20T13:48:10.121-08:002014-01-20T13:48:10.121-08:00I agree. It's the same principle and it works...I agree. It's the same principle and it works!Kathy Coatneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107864583791501415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-4882606405526853652014-01-20T13:44:17.238-08:002014-01-20T13:44:17.238-08:00This is a fantastic post and great advice. It remi...This is a fantastic post and great advice. It reminds me of the most helpful advice I've ever received about writing. Years ago, before I'd written my first novel, I told my writing instructor/mentor that the thought of writing an entire novel was overwhelming. He said, "Then write one scene at a time." And I did. Now I have 18 published works. So...applying that same advice to my diet should make it do-able. Thanks!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-26734718551726086482014-01-20T10:07:01.418-08:002014-01-20T10:07:01.418-08:00Oh. My. Gosh. Great Advice! Fantastic Reminders. I...Oh. My. Gosh. Great Advice! Fantastic Reminders. I went off Chardonnay (and all alcohol) for January and it's been hard, giving up my glass of vino at 6pm! Especially on The Bachelor night. BUT, it feels great to break the habit of drinking nightly that I got into over Christmas. (this feels like a confessional! Ha Ha). Great job Rebecca on the diet book. And Perfect Timing!Kim Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12227887496541563132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420257820615141580.post-39113061922168926982014-01-20T09:34:08.614-08:002014-01-20T09:34:08.614-08:00I read this the minute I got it and it was so easy...I read this the minute I got it and it was so easy to read and I love the writing style. Not an expert but more like a friend offering me sound advice. And since I went on this January 2nd I've lost 10 pounds and in jeans (comfortably) I haven't worn in three years. More than this though is I feel in control of my eating. Now this isn't to say I haven't had some real challenges which for me are eating when I'm hungry and stopping when I'm full, but it's getting better every day. The key component for me was to take half the portion I would normally take because otherwise I want to clean my plate. Now I find myself looking at whats on my plate and determining what I want the most because I might get full before I get there. What I absolutely love the most is I'm not dieting. I'm creating a lifestyle!Kathy Coatneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107864583791501415noreply@blogger.com