First, I committed to low-carb dinners but made the mistake of not considering total caloric intake. I unknowingly ate an extra 1000+ calories daily by consuming a huge hamburger patty loaded with fat.

The good news is that despite eating more calories, my weight stayed the same, demonstrating the benefits of low-carb eating. The downside was that I stopped losing weight.

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Second, I changed my exercise habits. While I believe walking is the best way to lose weight, I use a walker. Although I can move quickly with it, I experience backaches a few hours later.

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Consequently, I had to identify a better standard exercise in addition to walking that I can do in 10-minute sets, 4 to 6 times a day.

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Back on track

 

After overindulging on a low-carb diet, I decided to study the subject more deeply. Surprisingly, I'm now eating less while feeling comfortably full. The "secret," besides avoiding all carbs except those found in vegetables, is eating once, not twice, a day, with a very satisfying dinner.

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Yes, fat is allowed on a low-carb (high-protein) diet plan, but I’m generally avoiding it until I reach my goal of 150 pounds. The result is that veggies and protein without extra fat usually lead to a very satisfying 600 to 700 calorie meal. Don't believe me? Look it up!

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The exercise I've adopted combines increased arm swinging with the use of my twister disk, which I discussed in my last article. Since then, I found an excellent video that describes the value of arm swinging when walking around the house. I've combined that with twisting on a twister disk as a very satisfying activity. View it here:

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Swing Arms Back and Forth to Activate Fat Eating Cells to Lose Weight 20lbs Fast by Imi's Bigan Yoga

 

Fast-forward through this video to its midpoint, where the instructor begins with the actual exercises.

 

As for following a low-carb diet, check out 12 Popular Low-Carb Diets, and Their Pros and Cons by Jessica Migala. This article provides 12 clearly described resources to help you if you need more information.

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Caution!

 

Always use caution when undertaking health-related advice. Check with your healthcare providers as needed before proceeding with something new. Also, be aware of your specific needs and goals.

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References: 

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Can You Get Trimmer with Twist Boards? By Corey Whelan and medically reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, M.S., NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS. Published on July 19, 2019 by Healthline. www.Healthline.com

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12 Popular Low-Carb Diets, and Their Pros and Cons by Jessica Migala for EveryDayHealth.com. Article medically reviewed by Kayli Anderson, RDN courtesy of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Last updated in July 2023

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Upcoming blogs . . .

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My next article will be published two weeks from now as my husband and I will be traveling. It will discuss more at-home exercises you can use in addition to walking or replacing it altogether.

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I post almost every Sunday. Feel free to contact me with questions at Karen@Littleviews.com.

​By Karen Little, September 19, 2024​​​​​​