ATD: Would The Cookie Diet Be Good For Me?
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Question:
I am about 5″2 1/2…..today’s weight: 117.5 (My best weight is 114). I have gained easily 3-4 inches around the waist.(I’m 74). I eat healthily, but my question is would the cookie diet be good for me? We are about to go on a cruise, which is a hard time to start a new eating plan. I limit my carbs. Exercise moderately. What do you think? Thanks —Deb S.
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Answer:
Well, I must say, I don’t think the cookie diet is a good idea for anyone. As a matter of fact, the only time I ever heard of the cookie diet was when a reader asked several weeks ago (scroll down a few entries) what to do about her hair falling out since she had been on the cookie diet for a few months! If you have a few extra inches around your waist what you want to do is lose fat. Your body weight sounds good for your height, and I’m glad to hear you generally eat a healthy diet. Exercising can help change your body composition to give you more tone, more muscle (which has a higher metabolism than fat) and more energy!
Here’s my thoughts when going on any all-you-can-eat vacation: The buffet around you should be viewed as a “menu” of foods available. When you go to a restaurant you see what the fare is in writing and you choose which entree and maybe two or three side dishes you would like to eat. You don’t eat everything merely because the restaurant can prepare it for you!
Take a look at what is presented to you at meal time and ask yourself, “which entree would be my best choice? Of all these, which do I like the taste of that is also good for me?” and go on down the line for side dishes, salads, and desserts. Certainly we may love pumpkin pie and chocolate cake and creme brulee, but isn’t it true that strawberry shortcake is also delicious and has some fruit included and a lower fat content? Wouldn’t you in fact be satisfied with a forkful of a few desserts instead of the entire large piece of pecan pie and oreo ice cream sundae and caramel cheesecake? Won’t it feel great to eat loads of the beautifully prepared fruits and vegetables that are offered, while enjoying small portions of meats and side casseroles so you stay energetic and ‘regular’ throughout the cruise without experiencing indigestion and bloating every evening? I say Yes! what do you say?
Remember that most cruises offer ample and simple exercise opportunities. Take a pedometer with you and keep track of the steps you take just walking around the deck enjoying the weather. Aim for 5,000 or 6,000 a day (or 10,000 if this is doable for you). You might just come home having lost a few pounds on your vacation!
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About The Author: Laurie Beebe has been a registered dietitian for 25 years and is certified in adult weight management. Laurie currently serves as a Related posts:
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