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What's a healthy eater to do? Just what the heck *is* healthy eating, anyway? 
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BESSHAILE
10/25/2012 7:09AM
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Too true. It's difficult to pick when there's so much stuff being offered up as "Scientific Proof That You Vill Obeh Mee Or DieDieDieDie!" Any time I read something that says "_____ eating is the only way to be healthy... besides our ancestors did it" I suspect the Nazi attitude. Had to go look up Paleo diet - and was sad to read the nazi statement in the first paragraph. Like you - I'm going to devise what works for me and follow that plan. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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CHRISKENANDKIDS
10/23/2012 9:49PM
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What worked the best for me was making sure I had a mixture of carbs, protein and fat at each meal and snack - adding protein and fat made me less hungry and made my body absorb the carbs slower so it worked well. :) Good luck!
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SKFEREBEE
10/23/2012 12:31PM
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Low on the processed foods and sodium, high on fruits, vegies and lean meats. I think the problem with any "diet" is people view them as something you go on and off of. The key is to find a way of eating you can stick with for life because if you go back to your old diet, you will go back to your old size. I feel bad for people who view healthy food as something gross. I think the most delicious foods in the world are the healthiest as well :o)
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NATPLUMMER
10/23/2012 11:06AM
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When I find an eating style that works for me, I'll let you know ;-)
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SPEEDYDOG
10/23/2012 9:54AM
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Thirty years ago there were a few books that were supposed to be "paleo". So this is nothing new. One book, "The Right Way of Eating" maintained that our ancient ancestors did eat meat, but not a lot of big mammals such as Wolly Mammoths or monster buffaloes. Our ancestors ate rabbits and squirrels that could be easily snared. So the author recommended eating lots of non-starchy vegatables and small amounts of very lean meats. Fruit was also in the mix. Stuff like milk and grains were not recommended. Of course, this "diet" works because our ancient ancestors were 4 to 5 feet tall and needed very small amounts of calories to fuel their lean 80 pound bodies. Is there a magic diet out there? I really don't think so. Thanks, Bruce Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SLIMMERJESSE
10/23/2012 9:37AM
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Great points in this blog. Thanks!
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NELLJONES
10/23/2012 9:36AM
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This is why the exchange plans make so much sense to me: 2 dairies, 5 proteins, 6 breads, 3+ veggies, 2 fruits, 3 fats, plus 3 extra exchanges and up to 100 optional calories each day. I can have vegetarian proteins, meat proteins, however many vegs I want, and enough to mix it all up in a varied, creative way. If I follow this plan, I am well nourished, period. Paragraph.
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IFDEEVARUNS2
10/23/2012 9:36AM
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I'm with you on this - I investigate all these different things and in the end I do what makes sense for me and what my body seems to need. Let me know what you think of the book.... Report Inappropriate Comment |
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PCOH051610
10/23/2012 8:28AM
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I think you have hit the nail on the head...it is all up to what works for each of us in terms of our energy and how it makes us feel overall. I find your blogs so informative!
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LALAFLOWERS
10/23/2012 8:14AM
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You may very well enjoy Paleo. It's not a revamp of Atkins. Rather, it's lots of veggies, some fruit, and protein at meals. (Lots of eggs though....). I like it. I actually fell better without the wheat, and most grains. I do have some rice, but only a few times a week. It's not a bad program, and in most part, it's one of the more balanced ones out there. Can't wait to hear what you think. Report Inappropriate Comment |
DH asked me if his month off wasn't too hard on me yesterday; I told him that we passed our anniversary without divorcing so I guess not.
The truth is that our vacation in Kauai could've been even better if he would just wake up to the fact that he is killing himself slowly. We joke about my parents who have a hard time moving before noon, but at the rate he is going he will turn into them.
As I blogged, I just couldn't sit around all morning. I'm good at relaxing, but not THAT good & my days need SOME movement. Preferably before 11 am. I figured the first week he needed to relax, but told him after that that I couldn't sit around all morning.
One day we were debating what to do & when it became apparent we were doing nothing in a hurry, I told him I was walking to one of the shopping areas & I'd call him to get a ride back (because of the heat).
It was only a 2 mile walk, but even at 10:30 am I was dripping in sweat & tired by the time I got there. A fruit smoothie restored me.
He was exhausted after our 5 1/2 hr photo tour which included some walking, but really wasn't bad. I felt fine. He claimed it was the heat. He is not willing to acknowledge that his lack of activity & extra weight is taking a toll on his lifestyle.
I know I should be more sympathetic as I've been there, done that, but even when I was 30 lbs heavier I was exercising regularly.
It doesn't take running like I do. It doesn't take hrs. It all starts with just 10 minutes. Today I have lots of little to-dos on my list so I'm doing that much needed ST in 10 minute increments. Heck, I was reading an article not too long ago saying just 5-7 minutes morning, noon & night will help keep your metabolism humming along, which will potentially help you lose even more weight.
My aim today is to get in 30 minutes ST - broken down into 3 10 minutes sessions. And SP makes that pretty easy to do. And if you run out of time & don't get them all done . . . at least you've done something!
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IMREITE
10/22/2012 3:51PM
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i tend to try to add 10 more minutes to my workout. and sometimes even when i have no energy i still go for 10 minutes. i vary my intensity. but there is very little excuse to not start.
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SKINNYPOWELL1
10/22/2012 2:04PM
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 I really need to work on the ST, great idea.
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IMSMILEY88
10/22/2012 1:39PM
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What a great idea!! Just do 10 mins of ST, 3 times a day. Hey, I'd settle for just a 'streak' of doing 10 mins a day!! Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment |
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SLIMMERJESSE
10/22/2012 11:25AM
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I just told a dear friend over the weekend that it was like watching him slowly kill himself by the way he eats. He's been recently starting to make slow changes, so at least there is some hope. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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DOLLFACEDX
10/22/2012 10:54AM
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You need to keep pushing - gently - your agenda FOR YOURSELF. You cannot change him or cause him to change through words. . .only actions and the net result of those actions. My hubby doesn't 'buy into' my changes but has been watching and lately has begun to acknowledge my successes. . .and is now accompanying me to the gym, albeit without much enthusiasm. Remember - IT IS A PROCESS - you stick with it and be willing to bring along those who develop their own interest. Report Inappropriate Comment |
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NATPLUMMER
10/22/2012 10:50AM
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A month off without divorcing is a big win!! 10 minute increments is a great way to go. Hopefully he will learn to follow your example....or maybe he needs a scare from the doctor like Greg. Report Inappropriate Comment |
I think for most of us, being "Ever Vigilant" about Diet and Activity is not a Choice. It is something that we will have to do FOREVER. Much l;ike a Diabetic has to monitor their Blood Sugar, we will have to monitor our Food Intake.
But it is a Price that I am willing to pay,because they Benefits are AWESOME!!
