Limit Carbohydrates North American consume a lot of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are important but remember if you are not active and eat carbs at every meal chances are you will continue to gain weight. In addition to this many people (as much as 60 %) are allergic or intolerant to wheat . Try rice and non wheat, easily digestible grains. Rice breads, Spelt loafs, or Quinoa are great alternatives.
Timing Consume your large meal between 12:00 4:00 in the day. This insures your daily activity level to best balance out the calories consumed.
Healthy Snacks Nibble on almonds, dried fruit, apples and seeds in between meals for a little boast. Numerous studies show people who have 5 – 6 mini meals per day lose weight and over all increase in optimal health . One meal could consist of 20 almonds and an apple or mango. Protein and fiber, very sustaining and supports brain function omegas.
50/50 If you make each of your reasonably portioned meals to consist of half carb with meat/fish (protein) and the other half fruit and vegetables chances are you will notice an improvement very quickly.
Limit Cheese- Cheese in itself is not necessarily bad for you -it does however contain a fair amount of fat along with hormones and antibiotics. Goat cheese is the most favorable of cheeses as it is easy to digest and less foreign to the body than cows milk. The main issue with cheese is how it reacts in the body. Cheese stimulates mucus production which makes it difficult for your body to flush out toxins and anything for that matter.Think about it. – It’s much like adding glue to your system. Eating too much cheese slows down the digestive track allowing toxins to flow back in to your system and promotes constipation. Enjoy cheese, but like all great things, do so in moderation.
Chew your food well Part of the macrobiotic diet is to bring awareness to your meal time. Chewing your food thoroughly has it assimilate easily. Be conscious of each bite, the flavor, the texture and really tune into the savory experience.
Take the Stairs don’t under estimate how little choices can make a difference over time. Take the stairs. Park a few rows away from the door at the mall. Walk when seasonally permits. Make it a lifestyle commitment to put a bit of extra energy in.
Exercise The YMCA has fabulous equip with personal TV’s. Watch a movie and walk for an hour and the half. There are also a range of classes and I am told if you cannot afford it – they will subsidize your membership so no excuses that it’s not in your budget.
Create a Team Get a Nutritionist. A Personal Trainer or Life Coach. Someone who partners with you and helps you create a life vision and execute a plan with you for; goal succession, exercise and dietary balance.
Balance the Body – Perhaps try acupuncture to stimulate your metabolism and put your system back in balance. Yoga is a wonderful light exercise with benefits including increased well being , better sleep and fabulous toning – one class a week will do wonders.
Supplements consult a book, or, an expert and find the supplements that supports your system.
Drivepasts Replace ‘drive-thru’ with the ‘term drive’-past. If you must go – skip the fries and remove half of the bun and ditch the ketchup and mayo. This can make a significant difference over time – better yet, keep driving. It’s not food anyway. When eating nutritionally void meals you will automatically consume more to compensate for the lack of nutrients.
Evening Nibbles Train yourself not to eat in the evening or, to have light snacks such a cereal, veggie stick, nuts or yogurt drinks. Only eat until just satiated.
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