Is DEAD wrong.

It starts by saying something like “A girl needs variety, and that’s what we provide.”

Wrong. Totally wrong.

All the research points to the fact that variety is what gets us INTO trouble, when it comes to eating. That is why buffets are such a nightmare.

The research also says that if you eat basically the same food most of the time, you effectively manage your weight.

That’s because variety makes us want to “taste” all the different foods.

So, stick with your basics and try interesting foods when it makes sense.

I know I sound like a broken record, but let’s make this weekend a success and not a HUGE not-success when it comes to your eating and exercise. Make sure to:

1. Exercise every day. Look, you have the time, so use it wisely. I would split your body part and work upper body on Saturday and Monday and lower body on Sunday. I would also try to get in as much activity as possible.

2. Watch your eating. Start each day with two poached or hard boiled eggs and some fruit. Or yogurt or cottage cheese and some fruit. Or I also like high fiber cereal and low fat mild. It’s easy and tasty.

3. Sleep. Use this time to sleep in, take a nap and get to bed at a decent hour. You will feel SO much better when you are well hydrated.

4. Connect with family and friends. The stress of these past years has placed a lot of stress on relationships. All the research proves that if you feel more connected to people, you will be less stressed, so use this time to repair or rekindle your connection to those who are important to you.

Enjoy,

Jim