There are so many "diets" out there it can be quite confusing on what's what. From everything from the Cabbage diet, Weight Watchers, Atkins, over the counter diet pills and prescriptions, Over the past years I'm sure, I've tried them all. I feel like I started dieting when I was 8. OK, OK maybe when I was 12. One thing I learned about diets is that they ALL work. Yep I said it. They all really do work. I can promise you that if you eat cabbage soup everyday for every meal you will lose weight. If you eat only meat for every meal for every day you Will lose weight. If you eat X amount of points you will lose weight. The creators of these diets are truly intelligent people and their systems do work. I've seen it; I've done it!Diets, like everything else, work; if you actually follow them.
The key is finding something you can stick to long term. Something that you can do and something that will make your body function better. I have finally figured out that its more than just a diet to lose weight but a lifestyle change to be the best me, I can be. I know FITNESS + NUTRITION = SUCCESS. Chocolate Shakeology and Insanity is the no brainer part. Easy as pie. But the grocery store at times can be a bit confusing with all the labels so when I'm there I try to stick to the outside areas of the store. Notice this is where the "real" food is: fruits, veggies, deli, dairy, eggs, cheese.

My 5 go to items at the store:

1. Fruits: Apples, avocado,peaches and pears.  about 100 calories
2. Frozen broccoli - I love it, my co-workers, on the other hand, not so much...  30 calories
3. La Tortilla Wheat Wraps. They have less carbs than the low carb ones. Very tasty! 50 calories
4. No sugar added Chocolate Pudding cups - Bill Cosby would be proud. 60calories.  
5. Lean protein. I prefer chicken. 100 calories 

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