Things we learned from South Beach

When Jake and I were doing South Beach diet a few years ago, we learned some good habits that helped us be more healthy. I thought I would share the things that have stuck.

1. Eat whole wheat.....bread, rice, bagels, whatever. Try to stay away from white grains.

2. Juice is full of sugar. Drink the crystal lite version of juice. Walmart and Target make great brands of Crystal Lite that are good, cheap and better for you. If you don't like those drinks, at least water down your juice as much as you can.

3. Sugar free chocolate does taste good. Dark chocolate is also good. Once you start on it, you will like it better than milk. I didn't think I would ever say that, but I honestly like dark better now.

4. Drink a cup full of Metamucial 10 minutes before each meal. It will make you feel full and not eat so much. Plus it is good fiber. (Walmart has an orange brand that doesn't taste too bad.)

5. Eat breakfast. Eggs, oatmeal, yogurt and granola, all good choices.