The other day I was speaking with a colleague of mine, who expressed disbelief as to how quickly the pounds have packed on since taking this job two years ago. Globetrotting, especially for work, can easily do this to a person. There are pastries staring you down at the breakfast buffet, coffee, and sugary snacks after lunch, and the infamous breadbasket every night at dinner. I too am struggling with a weight issue, and have made some very big changes in my diet recently that are a bit challenging to stick to while on the road.
After surrendering to the fact that high glycemic index foods lead to weight gain, I decided back in February to give up sugar and grains. I have also eliminated coffee and dairy as of three weeks ago. While I have had no huge weight loss yet, I am thrilled to say that I no longer have the hunger pains or cravings that used to dominate my life. However, my last trip out of the country reminded me how challenging this new lifestyle is going to be, so I’d like to share what I’ve learned so far.
