By Carolina Diaz-Bordon
eDiets
Staff Writer
Need a diet that’ll let you eat filling, tasty foods while you lose weight? eDiets offer 23 personalized plans including the red-hot, carb-smart Glycemic Impact Diet
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Since joining eDiets, Keli R. has shed 22 pounds from her 5-foot-8 frame and is now sporting a super-sexy, hard-as-steel physique, weighing in at 126 pounds.
But sometimes we are so busy driving to get to a destination that we miss the beautiful scenery along the way. Our featured dieter was living life in the fast lane until an unexpected turn of events forced her to slow down.
“My dad unexpectedly got sick one day, went to the emergency room, and the next day had double-bypass heart surgery,” she said “Living a high-stress life, being on the road all the time, and eating fast food at all meals turned out to be what nearly did him in, but luckily he was able to fully recover.
“At this point I realized I needed to step up my game and get serious about losing weight, getting in shape and making sure that what I put into my body was really helping it, instead of hurting it.”
Watching her dad undergo major surgery sparked Keli, a former all-state volleyball champ, to begin a quest for better health.
After filling out a free diet profile at eDiets, she found the Glycemic Impact Diet plan best matched her lifestyle. It fit her so well, she wasn’t sure it could really work.
“I was convinced that there was no way that I could possibly get to eat all the food that the plan suggested and still lose weight. After reading all the articles on the eDiets website, though, I realized that it did make sense after all!”
The 21-year-old student from Washington, D.C., loved the fact that she could access eDiets whenever and wherever she wanted. She took advantage of the customizable tools and support boards. “Shopping lists, the support groups, the multiple creative and exciting meals,” she says. “It was something that I couldn’t pass up and that I knew would keep me on track. I love the online meetings; it’s great to have expert advice right at your disposal.
“The support boards gave me motivation when I was feeling down and provided me with interesting and new ways to incorporate different things into the program.”
There is no room for deprivation or boredom in the GI Diet. Keli was eating five to six times a day and enjoying an array of different delicious choices. From the moment she woke up until she went to sleep, she felt satisfied.
“Usually when I hear about diets, there is some aspect of it that I don’t agree with. With the GI Diet, you always maintain a balance among carbs, fats, and proteins — and you eat every few hours. This is what your body WANTS. It’s what it’s designed to do.
“In addition, who could pass up a diet that lets you eat all the time? The food choices are great, preparation is easy, and the GI Diet has been a great way for me to get back on track with healthy eating and feeling better about myself.”
Although Keli had been an avid volleyball player for most of her life, her physical activity level was put on the back burner because of her hectic schedule. Once she got rolling with her new nutrition program, it became easier to get back into the fitness game.
“It’s wonderful to have my workout planned out for me and to be able to just carry my list to the gym. I love doing cardio now, and it has made such a huge difference. I’ve started doing yoga and Pilates, and I’ve loved the way that it’s started to streamline my body. Working out makes me feel fabulous — it’s become a relaxing thing for me and my time to just focus on me.”
Keli feels that she’s in the best shape and condition of her life. She’s full of confidence and energy and intends to keep it that way.
Inspired by Keli’s story? Now’s your chance to get on the road to a happier, healthier you. You can do lose weight. And eDiets can help.
