NYT, 11.9.16
DIET redux
The word diet comes from the Greek root “diaita” — to live one’s life + the Latin root “diaeta — a manner of living.
Today, diet simply means food restriction.
Calorie counting. Work. Guilt. Stress.
Let’s bring back the original definition of the word diet — meaning LIFESTYLE + ask ourselves:
How do I want to live my life?
How do I want to feel each day?
Do you want to live with energy, vitality + vigor? Do you want a strong, lean body + skin that glows? If you do, then creating sustainable food + wellness habits that promote radiant health, joy + yes, even optimal weight, won’t seem so difficult.
Next time you mindlessly reach for a snack, think to yourself does this align with my vision of how I want to live my life? If not, toss it out and reach for something that does!
#thisisgrounded: lifestyle over diet. Don’t diet, reframe, think big picture.
to do + not to do.
The word diet can kick off a cascade of negative thoughts + feelings — Can’t. Don’t. Shouldn’t. Diets make most people — Edgy. Exhausted. Stressed. Diets don’t work.
What does work?
An approach to weight loss that emphasizes sustainable, healthy habits + food choices that promote long term wellness goals.
New ways to eat:
1. Eat whole, eat real, eat clean.
2. Limit sugar + processed foods.
3. Load up on leafy greens and other veggies, lean protein, fiber and healthy fats found in nuts, seeds, avocado and coconut.
4. Eat for vibrant health, not for a slimmer waist. The weight will come off naturally.
5. Be balanced: Food is pleasure. eating is social.
No guilt or self loathing when you have a piece of birthday cake or a second glass of wine. Savor it. Enjoy it. But tomorrow return to your healthy habits. They are always there waiting for you.
#thisisgrounded: Don’t diet. Think about healthy food in new, positive ways. Eat whole, well + enjoyably.