Oct. 25 - True-to-Me Nutritional Tips

In my experience, both with my own health and that of my clients over eleven years of training, I find that I come back to TWO main points when it comes to optimal nutrition, feeling good, and maintaining a healthy weight.

Just TWO things.

1. Eat More REAL, NATURAL (perhaps organic) Foods.
(non-boxed. non-canned. non-highly-processed. non-GMO. How can you tell ... if the ingredient list is LONG and impossible to read because it looks like a scientific equation ... perhaps you leave it on the shelf)
Veggies, Fruits, WHOLE grains, natural meats! (Think RAINBOW when eating those veggies and fruits) Natural butter. Natural sugar/sweeteners. Natural/Quality Oils ... Olive, Grape seed, Coconut. It's confusing out there ... all the mixed messages! When feeling overwhelmed, just choose NATURAL foods. Our bodies are made to thrive on it. All the artificial *stuff* ... our bodies can't quite process it effectively and efficiently. (working toward improving your food choices ... please KNOW that the first two weeks are the most challenging. You're re-training your palate. Your body really does crave what you give it. SO, be diligent in the beginning! It will get easier. Soon, your body will be craving the healthier foods that used to feel like a challenge)

2. STRESS NOT / ENJOY WHAT YOU EAT.
(ah, this one is oh-so-much easier said than done) I will say this, then leave it up to you to find your less-stress zone. The more consistently you eat to lift, thrive, feel good (i.e. like #1 above), the less you'll over think every little thing you're eating. You'll eat to nourish and enjoy. You won't worry about the treats, indulgences, the parties, the BBQs, the desserts, or the highly processed foods. You won't worry or stress about most of it, BECAUSE you will more consistently choose great-for-you-and-your-body-and-mind foods. (I ask you ... if you are going to beat yourself up over eating a certain thing ... why are you eating it?)
[A personal note: a whole-food supplement I take (Juice Plus+) truly helps me to 'stress not!' Feel free to contact me about it should you be interested]

And ... though I only mention these two key points, watch for future posts on the topic of nutrition and FEELING GOOD.

To Our Good Health!