Today’s blog asks a question. Are you like many people who periodically jumps on the “healthy eating, quit drinking, I’m gonna get in better shape” bandwagon? You know the drill. We get enthused, have good intentions and many actually execute. We do it until…we don’t.
EBB AND FLOW
As you’ve probably already experienced, enthusiasm ebbs and flows. Last week I read an article that asked an interesting question. “Are you gaining weight eating too much healthy food?” If you are chillin’ on the couch scarfing a bag of chips right now, the answer is clear.
IT’s POSSIBLE…
It is possible to gain weight by eating too much healthy food. Tons of fiber, oceans of water, lean protein, fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, healthy fats are what we understand leads to better health and weight loss. Right? Not so fast. Too much of a good thing is not always a good thing. You don’t have to be meticulous about counting calories but remember, calories do count.
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING
The fact is many healthy foods are loaded with calories so be mindful on your health journey. An article I read on Betterme.com helps break down some facts for us. To synopsize, if you are not losing weight or getting your desired result, there could be various reasons behind the problem. One of them being you simply eat too much healthy food.
BALANCE
Balance is critical. In order for your body to function correctly, your diet should provide you with vitamins, macro nutrients and minerals. A healthy diet is the corner stone for weight loss. A balanced diet can reduce obesity as well as decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer.
ARE YOU NUTS?
I am one of those folks who eats nuts every day. Nuts are beneficial to your health unless you have a nut allergy. They are fairly high in calories. For example, one cup of macadamia nuts can have as much as 950 calories. Note to self, weight loss is not achieved by scarfing too many nuts!
BE CAREFUL
Thirty years ago, on one of my many weight loss excursions, the trend was low or no fat. For me it was highly successful however I now understand it was the fact the I drastically reduced calories and dedicated myself to consistent workouts, hence the success. Yes the pounds seemed to melt off but it little or nothing to do with the low fat craze. Keep in mind that products that lack fat are often loaded with sugar so it doesn’t taste like a cardboard box.
OVEREATING
It is difficult to overeat non-starchy vegetables because they contain lots of fiber and water. Potatoes and corn are a different story. Remember there is a difference between lean protein and a slab of prime rib. It all comes down to choices. The truth is we don’t have to suffer to lose weight.
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