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My weight has gone back up in recent months. Insufficient exercise is part of the problem, but my biggest struggle is with junk foods that contain large amounts of fructose and empty carbohydrates. Since I work from home, I often find myself grazing throughout the day, snacking on chips or cookies from the pantry instead of chicken or carrots from the fridge.
This week I tried a different strategy. I bought a pound of beef cut into thin slices and a dozen eggs, and each day for brunch, I cooked one slice of beef and two eggs in a small pad of butter. This meal is heavy on healthy proteins and fats, and while it lacks many other important nutrients, it doesn't spike my blood sugar the way ultra-processed foods do.
At the same time, I began splitting up my exercise time throughout the day. Instead of sitting for several hours and only engaging in elevated physical activity for one period, I'm using my standing desk extensively, walking around the house each half hour, and doing light to moderate workouts at least twice a day.
My weight was still trending up at the end of November. I'm still not eating that well overall, but swapping out one major meal for a healthier option and regularizing my physical activity is already making a difference. For the first time in two months, my weight trended down this morning.
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[Last updated: 2024-12-06]