Coming up to Easter and the traditional chocolate coma. You will probably eat enough Easter egg to bring you to the edge of a diabetic coma, so while we are approaching the “I m never eating chocolate again” stage, use this to kick start your new eating regime in preparation for the Summer reveal.
Here are a few “lean laws” to help you on your way.
Be positive, a positive thought process and thinking lean and healthy will help you on your way to your goal. Every time you eat, repeat the mantra “Every meal controls my blood sugar, feeds my muscles and makes me lean”
Set realistic goals. New eating habits must mature into a way of life , on Monday set a goal for that week and in your journal for life, keep a note on how you are getting on . Write Today and everyday I will eat breakfast.
Review , problems and how to overcome them and set a new goal . Add it to your list and work on one new change or tweak.
Seek support from others and give yourself permission to say no thank you to foods you know are not good for you. Not fueling you , or are making you feel guilty. Do not feel shy about turning down blood sugar soaring foods, feel proud for making changes and sticking to your goals
Prepare your meals,to suit your lifestyle, ingest – chew your food, digest – food that releases slowly and takes a little longer to digest will satisfy us longer and give us more energy when assimilated. Discipline yourself .
Spirit , mind and body need to be integrated, Spirit is our conscience, the mind governs thoughts emotions and will and the body responds to the physical needs , pain and pleasure. All three need to agree for success . The mind gets caught between the body and the spirit, so find a way to convince the mind to do the right thing. Every time you lose your resolve, Close your eyes , inhale and exhale deeply through the nose 7 times and on each inhale repeat to yourself , I can do this because I will feel better and stronger for longer
To properly fuel the body , know what to do. Everybodies calorie needs are different. Each meal should be 3 to 4 hours apart and should contain , protein for amino acids to maintain healthy muscle, high fiber low glycemic carbs to maintain healthy blood sugar and healthy cell activity and healthy fats to help maintain hormonal activity.
This is a little nudge fpr those of you who struggle it is not a one size fits all but one size does not fit all…. develo0 a sense of wellbeing learn how to fuel for your life . Male it wotk and teach your kids how to cook and not fear or rush food…. sit down for meals at a table , not on the fly….. if you can have at least one meal a day where you sit witj family a friend or even your pet and interact with them…. food as a joyful experience should not be missed but crucially it is what keeps us alive and functioning on so many more levels than feeding a hunger pang or a memory. Food! my loves, is medicine….. on all the planes
. Love life , eat , drink, be merry and try new things new tastes , mix it up and have fun
