Is There Something Eating At You?

Is There Something Eating At You?

Does losing weight have you worried about what you are eating? Have you ever been so frustrated with dieting, calorie counting, weighing food, and. cheating at eating? Well , you are not alone. The problem may not be what you are eating, but  what is eating you.

• There are people who eat healthy, but still fail to lose weight.

Remember (from previous postings), that weightloss also involves mindset and exercise. To be a complete person you have to consider the mind, body and soul. So instead of putting so much time worrying about what you are eating, make sure you put time ito finding out what is eating you.

Exercise is very important in being healthy. When you don't get proper exercise, you don't feel good. And when you don't feel good, you don't get proper exercise. It's a vicious cycle if you allow it to be. Don't let it eat at you! Take things 1 step at a time, and focus on the things you can do instead of what you can't do to lose weight. Remember, I can do all things through Christ which stregtheneth me. PHILIPPIANS 4:13.

1. I can eat more fruit
2.  I can eat more vegetables
3. I can drink more water
4. I can exercise daily
5. I can show love
6. I can help others

• Weightloss is a mindset. Determine what you will ALLOW to eat at you!

You Eat The Food You Buy

All though we know some food is not healthy to eat, we still continue to buy it. This is part of the reason why obesity is still on the rise today. Your mindset about weight loss has everything to do with losing weight.

If you are serious about weight loss, the process to lose weight starts in the mind. The next step is at the grocery store.

• Choose healthy foods (LOTS of fruits and vegetables)

These are foods that the body was designed to get nutrition from. If you don't like a certain one, then choose another that you do enjoy. Let it be your choice. That way you're not feeling like you are dieting.

For some of us, munching is an all day thing. There are many foods to munch on that will satisfy the munchies.

• Honey Nut Cheerios


• Chex Mix


• Granola Bars


• Popcorn


• Nuts


• Pickles

Okay! I think you get the point. Find other snacks to satisfy the munchies. There's a difference between having the munchies and being hungry. Start training your body to know the difference.

MEATS

I am not a vegetarian. I enjoy meat. The main meats that are healthy, just because they contain less fat are FISH, and CHICKEN. The meat is healthier baked than fried, because there's no grease added. And the chicken is even healthier with the skin removed, because fat is stored in the chickens skin.

Choose the meat that you enjoy also. Just like the fruits and vegetables. Get what you like! I eat:

• Cornish Hens


• Crab legs


• Turkey Legs


• Lamb Chops


• Liver and onions (It was an acquired taste because I needed the iron)

Get it? These are not the only nutritious foods. Get what you like. Everybody likes different foods. One thing that's certain is we all need food to survive. Food sends oxygen to the brain.

EATING HABITS

In order to lose weight, you need to develop good eating habits. I eat 5 small meals per day, instead of 3 big meals. By doing this it allows my body to metabolize food better. This is a typical day of what I might eat.

8:00 am - Always eat breakfast (Oatmeal[bowl or bar], banana, turkey sausage and coffee

11:00 am - (Baked chicken, salad[lettuce, tomato, cucumber, broccoli, vinegar or light dressing], rice)

2:00 pm - ( Fish sandwich on wheat bread with light tarter sauce, lettuce , tomato and onion.)

5:00 pm - (Tuna casserole[ tuna in water, no yolk egg noodles, sweet peas, mushrooms, lo fat cheddar cheese soup], add a little 2% milk and seasoning.

7:00 pm - (Peanut butter sandwich on wheat bread or light crackers, cup of yogurt.

I eat different things everyday. This is just an example of what I ate yesterday. Its good to keep a veggie tray and a fruit bowl handy, so that everyone can snack on it as they please. Also keep bottled water handy and available.

Watch your portions and you will be on your way losing weight. Set your mind to lose weight and start buying what you need to eat!