Let’s make this 2017 different. Let’s do this for real. Let’s commit to something that is realistic, personal, really worthwhile and attainable! Improving your health!
The is one thing I would like you to know before you decide to “go on another diet” as your 2017 New Year’s Resolution:
YOUR METABOLISM IS NOT A CALCULATOR!! It is not a chemistry set, and it doesn’t know what raising a gram of water 1 degree means…. (this is the actual definition of a caloric unit) This measurement is used to measure the energy released by food during digestion. It doesn’t take into account the quality of the food, whether or not there is any nutrient value to the food or the strength or weakness of digestion.
Counting calories, cutting out carbs or fat doesn’t work. Doing this and expecting the body to respond in a linear & predictable manner is pointless. It may work for a short while, but how many times do we want short term results?
This approach often causes the metabolism to be a little “irritated.” Irritated as in it starts to hold on to everything you eat because you’ve sent it into a state of panic. It does not work and science has proven it over and over again. 95% of people who follow this approach regain the weight and 66% end up even heavier. And the number on the scale is honestly not the best measure of health anyway. Having a body that is well nourished and strong and is able to carry you through your life’s activities with energy and vitality IS!
In order to get real results, you have to understand how YOUR body really works. This is a continuous learning process. Each of us are individuals with unique genetic dispositions and histories. Every part of who you are needs to come to the table to make your nutritional program complete. Pay attention to how you feel when you eat well. Pay attention to how you feel when you eat junk. Be mindful and eat consciously.
Three Simple Ways to improve your health this year:
1. Take the time to read labels, not only the nutritional label, but the ingredient list. Ingredients are foods and spices. This is not a place for chemicals. If you don’t know what it is, where it comes from or how to pronounce it, toss those “food substances” out!
2. Commit to choosing real, whole, unprocessed food. Plan your meals. This is the way to nourish your body and not just eat whatever is convenient.
3. Move your body. Grand County offers so many great winter activities. Try something new. Keep going until you find the ones you love. Snowshoe, ski, ice skating, spin class, Pilates, kick-boxing, and YOGA of course!