Learning to live without Fat

Oh how I love to eat ice cream...the creamy ones best and hamburgers and french fries and all the delicious scrumptiousness of all fatty foods...

Juicy steaks
Rich chocolate cakes
Fruit salad smothered in rich whipped cream

But then, my life took a turn.  Doctor's order:  No Fatty Food

That order is a life-changer for me.  Imagine me having to eat with my family while they continue to experience the joys of eating fat.  Sucks, right?

Re-educating my taste buds is what I did.  It's a slow process but I survived the journey.

In my search for the right menu for me, I learned that not all fats are bad.  There are the so-called good kind, but still I had to be careful.  I'm aware, we need fat in our diet but only in moderation, even the right kind.

Two kinds of Bad Fat:

• Saturated Fats
• Trans Fats

Saturated fats are found in meat (all kinds), milk, cheese and eggs.  Trans fats are found in the things we love most like doughnuts, cakes, cookies, chips, etc.  A word of warning:  Eating a lot of trans fats leads to a bigger belly and early heart disease.


I built my personal menu around lean chicken breast, milkfish (which is abundant here), tea, fresh fruit juice, fresh fruits (especially bananas), steamed rice and lots of veggies.


Last I visited my doctor, she was happy.  I also lost 10 kilos.  Oh I forgot, I am also on a low-salt diet.

If you're looking to lose weight and get rid of your stubborn belly fat then follow the links below.

• Bye Bye Beer Belly
• How to Lose Stubborn Belly Fat

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