healthier you today

How many times do you tell yourself that you are going to start a diet on Monday? How many of you fall for the ‘quick fix’ starvation style diets out there?

Because I have been there when I was much younger I have seen the results of always going on a diet and being miserable. I think I have tried pretty much every diet that was ever invented and all they do is make you miserable, starving and wreck your metabolism so that it is even harder to lose weight in the future.

It took me lots of research and experience to realize the damage I had been doing to my body over the years. For the past 10 years or so I have been focussed on eating normal, healthy, wholesome food with the occasional treats and the difference in how I look and feel is amazing. This is what I want for you. I want you to stop going on diets and stop thinking about your weight and food all the time.

So listed below are my guidelines for getting off the dieting roundabout!

. stop calling food “bad foods” or good foods. Instead think about which foods are going to nourish your body.

. stop being good all week and bingeing on the weekend Start eating well every day with treats allowed during the week

. stop starting a new diet every Monday. Start a new exercise regime on the weekend. Hard to exercise with a hangover which means you will look after yourself more on Sat night!

. Stop putting attention on the ‘bad’ things you’ve eaten. Start focusing on the good things you have done for your body eg: took the dog for a walk, drank soda water in between drinks at the party.

. stop a lifestyle of denial. Stop the extremes. Allow yourself to have treats but just dont eat the whole lot and go overboard. If you love chocolate dont deny yourself a square or two and really enjoy the moment.

. stop shutting yourself away from social functions because you are on a diet. Start living life and enjoy your network of friends

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