Start of on the Right Foot!

Er, well, maybe just the Right Mind or Right Stomach!  Either way, we want to be sure your 2014 is healthy and fabulous!

As a former eating disorder member, I can attest to the fact that my idea of "balance" is one that has taken lots of paths to find the best "normal" for me.  Part of that journey meant learning and listening to my body. 

Have you done that lately?  Listened to what you're body's telling you as opposed to what your head or book told you you are supposed to do?  Because often, your body's unique chemistry and build lend to a unique way of eating and processing.  No two people are the same, so why would two people be in sync with their eating styles? Seems illogical to assume everyone should work equally, so now it's time to turn back inward and listen.

However, there are some great tips regardless.  For example: cut out refined or fake sugar - and if not refined then definitely the fake at a minimum!  No more Sweet N Lo, Equal, and absolutely NO Aspertame!  Those are not natural and not something your body should ever have to process!  Steer clear of GMOs and anti-biotic fed anything!  (again, not naturally occurring in nature, full of chemicals, and not meant to be processed by your body).

After that, think "whole food".  Should I have an orange flavored popsicle? or an Orange?  Tea from a company like Snapple or hot water and a tea bag?  Butter spray or actual butter?  Always choose the REAL food!  The Whole food and the one that most resembles what you'd find naturally!  Your body will thank you.

Then listen.  How do you feel afterwards?  Probably, you'll be hungrier sooner than you were if you ate the processed stuff, and that's okay!  That's because the energy from the real food is being used!  Good for you!  Eat more Whole and Real food when you get hungry again!

How did you feel after the sandwich?  Or the cereal?  How about after the coffee or the extra glass of water?  Are you going more regularly?  Maybe you should up the foliage you eat to help increase regularity?  How about your sleeping?  Do you feel more alert after certain foods?  In general?

These are all key things to be aware of when you are searching for your best food "norm".  Your body will tell you, but you have to listen!