Tag Archive | Weight Loss

No Miracle Diet for Food Addicts

Feb28

There are diets for everything–the bikini-by-summer diet, the lose-all-the weight-you-want-in-thirty-days diet, the just-get-me-into-my-wedding-dress diet, and myriad other weight loss diets discovered daily.

At best, the majority of weight-loss diets are temporary. And why? Because dieters have been programmed to expect temporary results. Most sensational diets over-promise and under-deliver.

Once all the weight magically falls off, if that ever happens, you can go back to your regular life.

As long as the right words are in the advertisement–it’s not your fault, eat normally, or without dieting or exercise–the sales rack up.

It seems that diets, health supplements, weight loss systems and the like have one thing in common. One size definitely does not fit all.

And as far as eating normally, well where does that fit into the lives of food addicts, emotional eaters and the obese population in general? The extreme eating habits of food abusers are a big part of the problem.

Extremes have caused us to view everything in the blackest of blacks and the whitest of whites. There is no flexibility. It’s all or none. No room for moderation and no understanding of it.

Moderation would require self-discipline and the “I want it all! I want it now!” philosophy promotes the illusion of “no consequence” behavior.

The only problem with that is that food doesn’t work that way. And neither does anything long-term. Sooner or later the piper must be paid.

Why does a health supplement or a healthy eating program have to be either a miracle or a scam? If it doesn’t work immediately, it’s no good. If it does, it’s a miracle and everybody should try it.

Again, one size does not fit all. A diet is an over-used name for an eating plan. Plan is the operative word.

Your uniqueness and your willingness to accept yourself as a whole and worthy person will go farther to rid you of the need to stuff down your feelings with food than any miracle pill on the market now or in the future.

And the really good news is that knowing who you are will still be working after every quick fix and miracle diet has failed.

It is up to you to uncover within yourself what it will take in terms of commitment and perseverance to achieve your weight loss goals.

There is no miracle diet for food addicts. You are the miracle.

It’s Never Too Late to Be Great! ®

More Foods That Heal

Feb26

You may be familiar with the healing properties of some foods, but unaware that they can be helpful in more than one area of your health.

For instance, you may have heard that flax aids digestion, but did you know it also improves mental health?

Onions reduce the risk of heart attack but they also fight fungus. Fungi and mold can create serious health concerns.

Some scientists and physicians believe that cancer is actually a form of mold. Interestingly enough, onions are also said to combat cancer.

Peaches also combat cancer and aid digestion. Do you know that they can prevent constipation and also help hemorrhoids?

Fresh fruit and vegetables can be excellent sources of nutrients, but not everyone wants to live on a diet of raw fruit and vegetables. That’s fine. Just add a few to your regular diet and you will notice a difference.

Although some people maybe allergic to certain foods that are helpful to the body, there are nearly always other foods that will do much the same thing without any side effects.

I’ve no doubt that you’ve heard that cooking destroys enzymes. Still, you don’t have to abandon the cooked foods you currently enjoy to enjoy better health. No one is suggesting that you eat raw meat.

It’s good to start small if you’re just starting out on the road to healthier eating. You’ll want to choose foods that not only are good for you but that you enjoy. That way you will be inclined to eat them more often.

An excellent book on understanding your body chemistry and eating right to stay healthy is Dr. Jensen’s Guide to Body Chemistry & Nutrition. It’s well-written and very easy to understand.

Another excellent program on raw foods is one by fitness guru and and raw foods expert Yuri Elkaim. Click here for more information.

In many of my blogs I will tell you about programs that I think will help you with weight loss, stress reduction, food addictions, or personal empowerment. If you purchase one of these programs, I will likely be compensated. I just wanted you to know that.

10 Foods That Promote Health and Wellness

Feb24

Here are a few food facts that I hope you will find useful.

1.Avocados lower cholesterol, battle diabetes and smoothe the skin.

2.Carrots protect your heart, combat cancer, and promote weight loss.

3.Beets control blood pressure and strengthen bones.

4.Figs promote weight loss, control blood pressure and lower cholesterol.

5.Grapes enhance blood flow, conquer kidney stones, and protect your heart.

6.Honey heals wounds, aids digestion and increases energy.

7.Lemons protect your heart, smoothe your skin and stop scurvy.

8.Mangoes boost memory, regulate thyroid, and shield against Alzheimer’s Disease.

9.Sweet potatoes save your eyesight, enhance your mood and strengthen your bones.

10.Yogurt guards against ulcers, supports the immune system, and aids digestion.

Eat responsibly.

It’s Never Too Late to Be Great! ®

Stress and Overeating

Feb23

Stress is such a tough opponent and it gets tougher as we get older, especially for those of us who already have a problem with food addiction or emotional eating in general.

Stress can not only make us eat uncontrollably. It can change our metabolism in such a way that it’s even harder to lose the weight.

Here is a video I found on YouTube that has some great information about metabolism and stress. I hope you enjoy it.