Let's Do Lunch

Let's Do Lunch is an easy to read book packed with sensible tips to live a healthier lifestyle. I was not interested in reading a fad diet book, and am grateful that Mr. Wilson did not try to sell his audience a flimsy, nonsensical self-help guide that leaves one feeling hungry and frustrated. The author of the book lost 230 pounds and 24 inches from his waist and has kept it off! Initially I thought it was too good to be true. However, the author offers practical alternatives to the processed food most of us have become too accustomed to. Another nice point is that these foods don’t cost an extra arm and leg at the grocery store.

I thought it was only fair to try this diet/lifestyle change myself. I would like to lose several inches from my waist and about 20 pounds that I have not been able to looses since childbirth an embarrassing number of years ago.

One of the things that I believe makes this eating plan doable for the average person is discussed in chapter five called-“Conquering Cravings.” Most diets have us ignore our cravings, or try to be super strong-willed to overcome the Twinkie urges. Most people can do this-for a little while, when the cravings become too much, we tend to cave into them. However, the author talks in detail about meeting your body’s craving for carbs, or sugar through healthier options such as fresh fruit for sugar cravings and legumes or beans for carb cravings. It actually seems to work. I craved sugar quite a lot prior to starting this new diet plan and have found that the fresh fruit is a great alternative. I also really like the idea of eating as much as I want at the large meal in the middle of the day (rather than in the evening), but have noticed that I am eating less now than when I started the diet.

The shopping guide that is included in the book is very helpful. After my first shopping trip, my kids asked me if I thought I got enough beans. I guess I did not have to get every variety available. The recipes are very do-able, and so far they have been tasty too. The author was right about ground turkey taking on the flavor of beef when mixed together in meatloaf and/or chili. I make substitutions when needed. For example for the homemade cream of mushroom soup, once I used broccoli instead of mushrooms

Besides the yummy elephant ear I ate today and the smore and Oreo cookies I had last week while camping, I have been careful to follow the suggested menu items in Let’ s Do Lunch in order to give it a fair try. I am pleased to let you know that after one month I have lost five pounds and two inches off my waist! I really see this as a lifestyle change and plan to continue the plan.

P.S. my teens are also on the Let’s Do Lunch plan and seem healthier and like the food. Our junk food cupboard is mostly bare now, but they seem to enjoy the fruit options almost as much.