I admit I love wine, mostly Chardonnay, and am a habitual dieter. I have tried every diet from Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Body Bugg (wore a monitor for six months on my arm) to the crazy internet diets where you eat only grapefruit and eggs for days. My weight just stays the same because I can't seem to put down my glass of wine starting at 6pm. Ok, sometimes I even have wine at lunch if I have an event that happens to serve wine. All of my diet coaches seem to think this is the reason I am not successful... hmmmmmmm... I am sure they are right about this.
However, this summer I lost 10 pounds and still managed to drink my normal load of wine. I actually went online and decided to do a "low carb" diet that was very strict. They give you a list of foods you can eat and that is all you are supposed to choose from on a daily basis. Go ahead and eat all you want of those foods, touted the diet, but don't stray from the list. The program offers email counseling (they yell at you if you mess up) and borderline "threats" of instantly gaining back all of the weight you have lost if you eat the bad carbohydrates. I scoffed at the rule that you are allowed no alcohol, especially wine. After all, it's summer! I have the Philharmonic Gala, the PBS Gala, luncheons at the club... what's a girl to do? I stuck to the food list, drank my wine, and miraculously lost 10 pounds. Trust me, I still could lose another 20 pounds and not fit into my princess Diana wedding dress from 1985, but I am so proud of myself!
Here is my version of the "No Carb" Diet:
MAKE MUFFIN TIN EGG DISHES AND FREEZE FOR EASY MICROWAVING IN THE A.M.
Eggs are allowed on a pure protein diet, so why not make them delicious? Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Use lowfat Turkey sausage crumbles or chop up low fat turkey sausage patties. Put a small amount in the bottom of each muffin tin. Add salsa and your favorite low fat shredded cheese on top of the sausage. Take 7 eggs, mix them in a bowl and add about ½ cup of nonfat milk. Pour the eggs into each tin to cover the sausage mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes until the eggs are puffy and a little brown. Cool, remove from the tins and put into a gallon freezer bag. This is an easy protein breakfast when you microwave it for about 90 seconds.
MAKE "FAKE" MUFFINS THAT YOU THINK ARE REAL USING HEALTHY PROTEIN TYPE INGREDIENTS
Another mind trick is to cover these muffins with icing so you can't see the bran!
Mix together in a bowl 2 eggs, ½ cup of Oat Bran, ½ cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt, ½ cup splenda or sugar substitute, 2 tsp of Baking powder and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Put into muffin cups or spray 12 muffin tins with non stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until springy. Let cool and ice them with room temperature non fat cream cheese (about 8 ounces) mixed with 1 tsp of vanilla and 2 tbs. of non fat milk. These are actually yummy and considered to be full of protein and bran.
BUY LOTS OF INTERESTING FAKE AND REAL SEAFOOD FOR APPETIZERS
Just in case you need a quick pick me up at your wine happy hour, don't forget to have plenty of that imitation crabmeat available for dipping in a spicy red sauce. Shrimp is also allowed. My sister says that when this diet is over I will never touch that fake crab again, oh well, for now it is a real treat!
MAKE LOTS OF CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE OVEN AT ONE TIME
Who gets sick of chicken? I buy it in bulk, season it with mostly pepper based, no salt seasoning. Tabasco sauce is now your friend. Undercook the chicken a bit so you can heat it up in the microwave without turning it into rubber. Cut the chicken into strips and put it in the refrigerator for quick use and long car trips.
CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT IS THE BEST FAST FOOD FOR YOU
Don't forget the Protein wrap burgers at In n Out burger and now Carl's Junior. At Chipotle DO NOT GET THE BURRITOS, RICE OR BEANS! Just load up on chicken, pork, beef, veggies and salsa. Ok, you can have a little guacamole, cheese, and a tiny bit of sour cream to cheat.
TRY TO WALK EVERY DAY FOR 30-45 MINUTES AND USE THE STAIRS
If you are a runner, yoga master, or Pilates queen, good for you. Keep up the good work. I hate pain associated with exercise and I love my walking buddies so that is my plan and I am sticking with it. I also try to do some abdominal, tricep, and small weights while watching my vintage old movies or my taped TV shows.
DON'T EAT THE CARBS AT THE GALA
I have to attend events that serve a "forced" meal at a sit down fancy hotel, restaurant, or club. I never refuse something awesome, especially when it is paired with a nice Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Just use the old Weight Watchers 3 bite rule (only 3 bites of something rated a "10"). I tend to cheat with desserts, especially chocolate. There is nothing worse than some skinny gal pushing away the dessert and making us pigs feel bad. By the way, the skinny gals always eat a ton of bread with butter, what's with that? Fruit is a big no no on this diet so don't even go there.
DRINK A TON OF WATER WITH YOUR WINE
My friends and neighbors sometimes make fun of me, but I know which cup to use at their house. I fill it up with water and sip on it all night long, refilling it often. This makes the wine go further (especially when we have a "WINE FAMINE" in my house). If you are at a restaurant, order two waters because the waiters are so slow in refilling the glass and you do not want to risk the dreaded HANGOVER!
It took a long time, over three months to lose the weight but I am amazed that I can fit into my old jeans and my funky trendy pants. After all, I am on my way to a girl's weekend in the wine country and I want to look good!
However, this summer I lost 10 pounds and still managed to drink my normal load of wine. I actually went online and decided to do a "low carb" diet that was very strict. They give you a list of foods you can eat and that is all you are supposed to choose from on a daily basis. Go ahead and eat all you want of those foods, touted the diet, but don't stray from the list. The program offers email counseling (they yell at you if you mess up) and borderline "threats" of instantly gaining back all of the weight you have lost if you eat the bad carbohydrates. I scoffed at the rule that you are allowed no alcohol, especially wine. After all, it's summer! I have the Philharmonic Gala, the PBS Gala, luncheons at the club... what's a girl to do? I stuck to the food list, drank my wine, and miraculously lost 10 pounds. Trust me, I still could lose another 20 pounds and not fit into my princess Diana wedding dress from 1985, but I am so proud of myself!
Here is my version of the "No Carb" Diet:
MAKE MUFFIN TIN EGG DISHES AND FREEZE FOR EASY MICROWAVING IN THE A.M.
Eggs are allowed on a pure protein diet, so why not make them delicious? Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Use lowfat Turkey sausage crumbles or chop up low fat turkey sausage patties. Put a small amount in the bottom of each muffin tin. Add salsa and your favorite low fat shredded cheese on top of the sausage. Take 7 eggs, mix them in a bowl and add about ½ cup of nonfat milk. Pour the eggs into each tin to cover the sausage mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes until the eggs are puffy and a little brown. Cool, remove from the tins and put into a gallon freezer bag. This is an easy protein breakfast when you microwave it for about 90 seconds.
MAKE "FAKE" MUFFINS THAT YOU THINK ARE REAL USING HEALTHY PROTEIN TYPE INGREDIENTS
Another mind trick is to cover these muffins with icing so you can't see the bran!
Mix together in a bowl 2 eggs, ½ cup of Oat Bran, ½ cup of plain nonfat Greek yogurt, ½ cup splenda or sugar substitute, 2 tsp of Baking powder and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Put into muffin cups or spray 12 muffin tins with non stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until springy. Let cool and ice them with room temperature non fat cream cheese (about 8 ounces) mixed with 1 tsp of vanilla and 2 tbs. of non fat milk. These are actually yummy and considered to be full of protein and bran.
BUY LOTS OF INTERESTING FAKE AND REAL SEAFOOD FOR APPETIZERS
Just in case you need a quick pick me up at your wine happy hour, don't forget to have plenty of that imitation crabmeat available for dipping in a spicy red sauce. Shrimp is also allowed. My sister says that when this diet is over I will never touch that fake crab again, oh well, for now it is a real treat!
MAKE LOTS OF CHICKEN BREASTS IN THE OVEN AT ONE TIME
Who gets sick of chicken? I buy it in bulk, season it with mostly pepper based, no salt seasoning. Tabasco sauce is now your friend. Undercook the chicken a bit so you can heat it up in the microwave without turning it into rubber. Cut the chicken into strips and put it in the refrigerator for quick use and long car trips.
CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT IS THE BEST FAST FOOD FOR YOU
Don't forget the Protein wrap burgers at In n Out burger and now Carl's Junior. At Chipotle DO NOT GET THE BURRITOS, RICE OR BEANS! Just load up on chicken, pork, beef, veggies and salsa. Ok, you can have a little guacamole, cheese, and a tiny bit of sour cream to cheat.
TRY TO WALK EVERY DAY FOR 30-45 MINUTES AND USE THE STAIRS
If you are a runner, yoga master, or Pilates queen, good for you. Keep up the good work. I hate pain associated with exercise and I love my walking buddies so that is my plan and I am sticking with it. I also try to do some abdominal, tricep, and small weights while watching my vintage old movies or my taped TV shows.
DON'T EAT THE CARBS AT THE GALA
I have to attend events that serve a "forced" meal at a sit down fancy hotel, restaurant, or club. I never refuse something awesome, especially when it is paired with a nice Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Just use the old Weight Watchers 3 bite rule (only 3 bites of something rated a "10"). I tend to cheat with desserts, especially chocolate. There is nothing worse than some skinny gal pushing away the dessert and making us pigs feel bad. By the way, the skinny gals always eat a ton of bread with butter, what's with that? Fruit is a big no no on this diet so don't even go there.
DRINK A TON OF WATER WITH YOUR WINE
My friends and neighbors sometimes make fun of me, but I know which cup to use at their house. I fill it up with water and sip on it all night long, refilling it often. This makes the wine go further (especially when we have a "WINE FAMINE" in my house). If you are at a restaurant, order two waters because the waiters are so slow in refilling the glass and you do not want to risk the dreaded HANGOVER!
It took a long time, over three months to lose the weight but I am amazed that I can fit into my old jeans and my funky trendy pants. After all, I am on my way to a girl's weekend in the wine country and I want to look good!
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