"No Snack Diet", a key to a great health!

During the pandemic, my weight had climbed to about 180 pounds and I was not healthy. My interest in measuring my body fatness increased significantly and I began questioning what I had learned about nutrition, including the need to snack. 

I have passed the mid point of my life and my metabolism is slowing down. My old diet, exercise pattern and the COVID-19 situation hit hard for my body.  The real trigger point was a warning from my doctor about higher blood pressure. So I started to research what diet and exercise I should do to gain back the control I needed. 

Please do your own research, and I recommend consulting with your own doctor first.  The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it.

General rules for fantastic health, endurance and a great body. 

I did the following to lose 20 pounds in a relatively short period of time. It is all about insulin, insulin resistance knowledge in the keto diet; and why a reasonable intermittent fasting can be effective.

Here are few tips for your consideration:

  • No snacks between meals. No calories between meals.  
    • One cup of coffee with no sugar and with almond milk in the morning.
    • You may take your vitamins and have a cup of green tea or two between meals during the day.
  • Take less or avoid carbohydrates 
  • If you are not hungry then do not eat. Wait until you are hungry, then eat. Eat only when hungry, even if that means skipping a meal like breakfast.  
  • Sleep well; it is important to our body and it will help our weight loss control
  • I like to do light exercise, like walking and biking.  I call it green exercise incorporating nature into my workout routine.
  • A smart scale with BMI can help to monitor your progress. 
There are some good resources online but be careful. Most importantly, no snacks between meals.