Let's Talk: Health

Let's Talk: Health

Dear Readers,

I know you're going to look at me crazy, but I think it's important that we talk if only for this one entry about health. Now, you will never hear me endorsing a diet because personally I don't think they work. In my opinion it's really all about the lifestyle change. I think anything that really restricts one type of food or says that can lose weight without exercising is in essence setting you up for failure. Because from personal experience I know there's no way to avoid and abort every temptation it comes to mind. So after a very long conversation with a new friend I decided that it's time to post my keys to happy healthy living.

• ·         Keep a Diary. It is my firm belief that if we write down everything we eat we wouldn't eat  of it. I know you looking at me like "I don't have time to write down everything I eat” but I have news for you if you have an IPhone, IPad or an Ipod touch then there's an app for that. (My android friends I'm pretty sure this one for you too!)
• ·         If You're Hungry it's Already Too Late. I mean it because by the time you're hungry you’ve reached starvation mode and your body will eat anything and everything it can get its hands on. Try this: eat every three hours whether you're hungry or not.
• ·         It's Not What You Eat but How Much. Have you heard somebody say everything in moderation? So you want cookies, will have the cookies. Don't eat the whole box but it's okay to have a few because never allowing yourself a cookie only makes you want it more.
• ·         Read the Labels. The labels on our food these days tell you everything from portion size to ingredients. Knowing what you put in your body is important.
• ·   Homemade Is so Much Better Than Processed. Now I know we are all busy and the stuff that you can buy at the grocery is fast but I guarantee if you read the label there will be at least one word that you can't pronounce (unless you get it from somewhere like Whole Foods or something). Making it yourself means taking control of everything that goes in it. So make ahead meals and stash them in the freezer for when you don't feel like cooking.
• ·         Eat Your Vegetables. I know I know I sound like somebody's mom and nobody ever likes all vegetables. So pick the ones you like and start with those and every so often try something new.
• ·         There's More to Cooking, Then Frying. I know if you've never cooked with an ingredient, heard of that ingredient, or seen that ingredient frying might be your first inclination but there are so many different options. Next time you meet up with the vegetable that you never had try roasting it instead.

Alright guys and gals, I hope you enjoy these tips for healthy eating and if you have any questions or need further encouragement or ideas leave me your comments and I'll be sure to get back to you

Ta for now!