What is the 400 Calorie Fix? It is a new diet that espouses four 400 calorie meals each day. The 400 Calorie Fix is Prevention magazine’s new book. They say you can lose up to 11 pounds in 2 weeks on this new diet. The book offers 400 menus including fast food options that are 400 calories a pop. Rachael Ray has a woman on her show on Nov. 19 who says she lost 6 pounds in two days following the diet. According to reviews - no food is off limits. There is already an iPhone app that gives you the options and the book hasn’t even been released yet.
The down side of the 400 calorie fix? You may not end up with well balanced meals, so you’ll be lacking in necessary vitamins and minerals. In addition you may end up with too heavy a load on carbohydrates or protein or fats. There is no quick solution to weight loss. You are better off eating a balanced diet of good and nutritional foods and adding in plenty of exercise.
What the best way to get started on exercise? Look into a group training program. How about training for an indoor triathlon this winter? Most indoor triathlons are a timed (15 minutes) pool swim, a timed session on a stationary bike and either a track or treadmill run. Giving yourself an attainable goal and working with a group is a surefire way to get that weight loss program moving in the right direction.
There are indoor triathlons all over New York state starting in January. There is a Jack Rabbit series at New York City area YMCAs starting in January. The Southern Saratoga YMCA runs the Love to Tri indoor triathlon in February. Rochester Institute of Technology usually runs one in March. If you can’t find one locally head into your local Y and ask! If you are in the Albany NY area join us at the Love to Tri event in Clifton Park in February 2010. Email Kristen Hislop at hislopdesigns@hotmail.com for more information about the event.
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That's my worry, where is the nutritional value, especially if someone is diabetic or has heart issues.
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