This is a facinating article and much like a plan I have executed.   It really works and make lots of practical sense.  The plan I have used is called Think Light.  It has a plan that includes recipes, menus, shopping list and day to day eating plans.  Mindless.  I need mindless when it comes to my eating habit.  It also trains you for a life time of proper eating.

However this aricle by BC Berrie is much like the think light plan.  Some quick excerpts from the article are:

1. Eat 6 to 7 times a day
2. Control Portions
3. Eat Breakfast every day
4. Manage your metobolism
5. Be mindful when eating
6. Drink lot of water
7. Wait before stepping on the scales
8. Spend less time each week being sedentary (exercise)
9. Keep your cup half full
10. Supplement smart eating (Vitamins)
11. Choose whole grains
12. Say "no thanks" to empty calories

To read the detail of the these 12 steps and the entire article Click here.

There are a couple of points the Think Light plan proposes beyond BC’s article.  Slow Carbs, not No Carbs.  Slow carbs, the ones that give you sustain energy and have load of fiber are extremely health and make you feel strong to get the exercise you need to have a well balanced healthy life.  The other point Think Light talks about is high Fiber.  Eat and Orange rather than drink Orange juice.

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I know this works because I’m living proof.  I’ve tried over-training, under-training, speed work and mega-miles.  I’ve read every training article and book I can find.  I’ve ask several self-proclaimed experts advice.  And after all of this I realize that the information that overlapped was probably the truth.  Everything else is personal preference.  That is what this program is about.

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Actually, the key to 8 weeks to a marathon is having a solid base in place.  If you think from couch potatoes to 3:00 marathon is possible, well not likely.  The smart thing to do is if you are just starting a running program take some time to experience some shorter distances, 5Ks, 10K and 1/2 Marathons.   Enjoy the thrill of running for a while.  If you truly have a passion for running it will become a life style change and you have plenty of time to work up to the marathon.  If you are just wanting to do a marathon so you can add another feet to your resume, you are probably making a mistake.  Marathons can be very physically demanding and can leave you will  life long bad taste in your back or knees.  So respect the event and it will respect you.

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