BetsyB

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It sounds TERRIBLY restrictive, but really, I eat a large variety of foods. I eat out often, and never have trouble finding something good on the menu.

When I reach 75% of excess weight lost, I will add whole grains back in--but honestly, I haven't missed them much. I just don't have that much space! Still, it will be nice to have the option of including them.

For exercise, I do a LOT of walking---3.5 miles in the morning and evening, at a pretty fast clip (11-minute miles). I have a weightlifting regimen, too, but have had to ease off that due to back issues; I will be returning to it as soon as I can. (But really, it doesn't burn that many calories---it's the cardio that really makes a difference for me in terms of weight loss.)

If you look below, my doctor's recommended eating regimen is outlined in full.