Jenn

I am following (lol) a very controversial diet called the Sacred Heart Medical Diet and I am doing it with some modifications. I believe that the guidance of a nutritionist or doctor is a very good idea. People are different and different people will likely require different things.

Modifications:

1. plain (cornstarch and gelatin free) yogurt (1% m.f.) instead of milk (because of the good bacteria and milk constipates me… )

2. I am eating things like lentils and peas (where the diet says avoid these starchy/protein veggies) WHEN I FEEL LIKE IT because I think fiber is important for me.

3. Since my knee injury I have been eating the same and that means too much fat for my activity level. SO this week I am eating no fat, BUT I am taking my omega-3s. NEVER mistake me for being anti-fat. I think healthy fats are critical for long term health and vitality. But I have been a twink lately when it comes to those healthy fats…lol

4. This diet recommends caffeine from coffee to help with #2 and I think this is just stupid. I am allowing for regular green tea, but mostly drinking my decaf green tea. Chamomile tea too. When I consume foods that normally would constipate me (meat and bananas) I will eat these foods without a lot of fluids to improve with my digestion. Likely have some fiber foods too with them.

5. Instead of a white potato on day 2 I am having a sweet potato

6. I am having my vitamins.

7. I am not relying on the soup like they suggest. I made the soup, but I am not drowning myself in it. Nor other fluids. This is me ACTUALLY DOING A DIET, moderately.

8. Changed the dry soup mixes to some that I prefer.  Not a big fan of MSG so I found some other alternatives. 

WHY THE DIET? I have to wait weeks and weeks to see my new doctor and my weight is really affecting my joints. I need to lose this weight to put less stress on my joints and recovering knee.

ALSO, this diet does allow me to do a cleanse. Lately I have been having food sensitivities to wheat, peanuts, corn, soy and it is time to clean up and feel some energy again. It is so nice to not even want and want. Plus it corresponds well with food combining.

The goal this week - 2-4 pounds loss.

I feel at peace and I am so thankful for this. Life is full of possibilities, treasures, adventures and LIFE IS NOT JUST weight loss and food. HOBBIES ARE SO MUCH FUN!! I really like that the food is taken care of. I do not have to plan. The day is planned and then I am listening to my body, but I am not thinking, “well what am I going to have when we go to this place or that?” PLUS (lol) there is not sneaking extra peanut or cashew butter once I have measured out my portion.

I guess I have always had a bad feeling when I think about myself on a diet (this is why I love Weight Watchers). But now it just seems nice to LET IT GO and know it is one week. Food is my nourishment. That is it. Next week I welcome some of those lovely tempting foods back into my world, BUT I HAVE A TOOL…. The Zen of Eating. Best book ever for those who find themselves fighting with food.

I would not do this diet week after week, but certainly great as a cleanse/and way to deal with some food sensitivities (do your homework if you think you have food sensitivities). I LOVE FOOD. Who doesn’t?…but moderation! Right.

IS THIS EVEN THE SAME DIET? Well it is the same diet tweaked and this is a good thing. Slow and steady and a little cleaning along the way…….

Love ya! Have a great week Everyone.

(also…. consistent activity through out my week.)