Intelligent Eating
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 BY LEAVE A COMMENT
Confusion
We are confused. We want to eat the “right way” but we have no idea what the right way is. Paleo, gluten free, low carb, blood type, intermittent fasting, vegan, vegetarian. What is clean eating? What is the best diet plan? What? When? How much? Should I cut calories? Cut fat? Cut carbs? The options and opinions are vast and diverse.
Clarity
What is your goal? That’s what you need to get straight first. You can’t make decisions until you have a clear sense of what you want to achieve. Everyone is seeking health and many are striving for weight loss. The two are inextricably linked but eating for health alone will not guarantee weight loss. If you make the proper food choices though, you will likely gain better health if weight loss is your goal.
KISS
Keep it super simple; don’t go looking for problems and don’t make things overly complicated. For weight loss make sure you are implementing these simple rules:
1) Eat to support function. The body needs calories for energy to sustain itself optimally and to perform daily tasks. Don’t deny yourself this very basic necessity. If you don’t pay the bill the power will be shut off. If you don’t feed the body your energy will grind to a halt.
2) Eat quality food. For superior performance you need to eat good quality, wholesome and fresh foods. Period. You can eat less calories of garbage foods and lose weight, but not for long. I will bet you, within 2 weeks your body will scream for nutrients and rebel with fatigue, moodiness, and you will experience loss of enthusiasm for your once exciting mission.
3) Eat often. If you are grabbing a coffee at 10 am, you need to eat. If you are mentally crashing at 2 pm you need to eat. If you are foraging for a snack at 10 pm, you should have eaten more regularly throughout the day. Don’t underestimate the power of a steady source of fuel. Once you’ve skipped a meal you’re definitely behind the eight ball. You will binge; that’s not a guess, it’s a guarantee.
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