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I hate dieting, so I don't do it! I try to identify bad habits and drop them, replacing them with better choices. Much easier said than done.
I have completely changed my way of thinking about food in the past 5 years or so. When I owned my business and worked long hours, I ate out more meals than I ate at home. I ate lots of empty carbs and enjoyed many fountain Cokes. I also indulged on lots of hormone injected, antibiotic laden meats and processed foods.
Well, now I eat out less and shop and eat healthier than I ever have - lots of organics (fruits, veggies, meats, eggs, milk....), no whites (breads and pastas), more whole grains, lower sodium, fewer saturated fats, higher fiber, real butter, very few fat free or 'lite' foods, and I drink water, water and more water. I eliminated all soda except for one real Coca Cola (10 - 12 ounces) once per week. I don't believe in fad diets or 'get thin quick' schemes. A healthy lifestyle involves hard work and dedicati