The 'No Diet' Diet - An Easier Lifestyle Change
The 'No Diet' Diet - An Easier Lifestyle Change
If you want to lose weight and feel better about yourself, don’t start any fad diets. It’s not easy to avoid looking at the amazing bodies you’re seeing all over social media thanks to those fad diets and those fad weight loss trends, but they’re not long lasting. As much as you might want to lose 20 pounds in one week, remember you need to be able to keep that weight off for good just as you need to get it off to begin with. Fad diets don’t work because they are not sustainable.
You might be able to give up carbs altogether for a week or two, but can you avoid them the rest of your life? You can change your life and your body by skipping the diets and simply changing your lifestyle. It’s not about depriving your body. It’s about giving your body what it needs, and it’s about occasionally giving your body what it wants as you continue to get healthier and replace unhealthy habits with new healthier alternatives, at YOUR pace. SLOW & STEADY wins the race here. You will find your body begins to crave different items and feel different once you make healthy lifestyle changes.
Go the 80/20 Route
You don’t want to deprive yourself of things you love, so learn to love them in moderation. You zig, and once in a while give yourself permission to zag. If you love pizza, why not have it? And add a side salad if that'll make you feel better. As long as 80% of your meals are as healthy as can be, there is no reason you can’t allow yourself a 20% indulgence each week. Eat the donut on Tuesday morning, and then eat well the rest of the day. You can still have what you want if you remember to have it in moderation.
Note: If you are dealing with more serious ongoing health issues, you may need to be stricter with your nutritional needs to support your body, and to see better, faster results in your health journey.
Make Your Favorites a Bit Healthier
Do you love tacos? Why not skip the ground beef and replace it with sauteed mushrooms? Add some avocado, mango, a little cilantro, and some lime juice over the top for a healthy and delicious taco alternative. If you love burgers, try a veggie burger rather than ground beef and wrap them in romaine instead of buns. And don't forget the fries...Air fried fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without all the unhealthy fats. You just made a delicious meal much healthier and still as delicious.
For those who want to lose weight, remember, weight gain is often a symptom of poor health and underlying health issues, particularly toxins in the body. The best way to lose weight is to skip diets and just eat better. Eating more fruits and vegetables support the body's natural detoxifying process. Eliminate or reduce buying junk food. Skip the chips & dip and have veggie sticks & hummus instead OR switch the cookies for a delicious juicy apple. Try this for one month and see if your body stops craving things like donuts and fast food. See how you feel when you do give in and have something unhealthy. Your body will probably leave you feeling lethargic and gross, and you might just find yourself craving something healthy.
FEBRUARY IS HEART HEALTH MONTH AND I WILL BE POSTING AN ARTICLE WITH SOME GREAT HEART HEALTH TIPS BEFORE THE END OF THE WEEK SO WATCH FOR IT.
Until then, I challenge you to try one new healthy lifestyle habit to try for the week and tell me how it goes.
Take care,
Jennifer
aka your Health & Wellnurse
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DISCLAIMER: The content in this Post is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Jennifer Anastacio and Health & Wellnurse are not liable for any loss, injury, or damages resulting from the use or interpretation of this information. Individual results may vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
