Diet... Such a loaded subject. Even as a lifestyle choice. There are so many schools of thought out there that you can't help but pick one. You get the conventional advice that we know so well and then the newer studies in nutrition that come and challenge your way of thinking, and push you into new territory, breaking the mold. The question is, how brave are you? You can stick with conventional wisdom and hope that they're right (even though obesity is rising, not falling) or you can take that step into the unknown, and trust that science has advanced and have debunked some of the older theories. You're damned if you do and damned if you don't.
My whole perception of diet changed one day years ago when I got some particular diet advice. This was my first peek into the world of The Paleo/Primal diet*. I was hooked! It made so much more sense to me. As mentioned before I have had a week of the Paleo, and lost a staggering amount of weight and felt better than I ever have before. That was in an isolated situation, so alas when I came home, the reality set in and I lost the thread. I've been trying to pick it up again since then with varying degrees of success. Little did I know, the seeds have been planted and it's become a paradigm for choosing food, admittedly with occasional slip ups, but at least I have a perfect picture of what I expect my diet to be one day. As long as I keep trying to create the habit I will one day have my diet under control. Or shall I say, 'informed' control... One thing that has come to the fore recently is that I want to learn as much as I can about nutrition and how the body works. One of my businesses is in the health and well-being sector and I would like to garner as much knowledge as possible and put it into practice, so that one day I can help others do the same. Not by blindly following one diet fad after another, but understanding the science behind it and tailoring the diet to your body and making a choice.
For me... It's Paleo
During this process I have struggled with the idea that I need to eat oats and beans etc. as they are not Paelo. I know that oats are the GOOD low GI carbs (so don't get me wrong they're not bad!) and that they are a great source of energy, but if can't seem to bring myself to eat it! Maybe I'm just averse to eating it because I can't have sugar with it! So now instead of fighting the idea, I'm coming out if the closet so to speak to say 'I am a Paleo-holic!' This is not to say that I have mastered it in any shape or form, but it is what I strive for. It feels more aligned with my relationship with food and as with any relationship, you want it to be harmonious, not a daily struggle. For the next wee while my diet will be relatively restricted due to budget constraint, but as soon as possible I will start implementing what I've learned. I'm currently reading Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint, which is absolutely fascinating, especially when comparing conventional diet 'facts' with the Paleo research.
So, I'm setting out on the frontier trail, along with other Paleo Pioneers... I'll let you know how get on x
#DwindlingDeeva
www.facebook.com/DwindlingDeevaDiary
* The Paleo Diet is basically eating as our ancestors used to before the discovery of grain. The concept is to eat foods in their most natural state, such as meat, fish, eggs, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, berries, fruit and herbs. Paleo excludes grain and starchy products, anything that's been processed and dairy.
My whole perception of diet changed one day years ago when I got some particular diet advice. This was my first peek into the world of The Paleo/Primal diet*. I was hooked! It made so much more sense to me. As mentioned before I have had a week of the Paleo, and lost a staggering amount of weight and felt better than I ever have before. That was in an isolated situation, so alas when I came home, the reality set in and I lost the thread. I've been trying to pick it up again since then with varying degrees of success. Little did I know, the seeds have been planted and it's become a paradigm for choosing food, admittedly with occasional slip ups, but at least I have a perfect picture of what I expect my diet to be one day. As long as I keep trying to create the habit I will one day have my diet under control. Or shall I say, 'informed' control... One thing that has come to the fore recently is that I want to learn as much as I can about nutrition and how the body works. One of my businesses is in the health and well-being sector and I would like to garner as much knowledge as possible and put it into practice, so that one day I can help others do the same. Not by blindly following one diet fad after another, but understanding the science behind it and tailoring the diet to your body and making a choice.
For me... It's Paleo
During this process I have struggled with the idea that I need to eat oats and beans etc. as they are not Paelo. I know that oats are the GOOD low GI carbs (so don't get me wrong they're not bad!) and that they are a great source of energy, but if can't seem to bring myself to eat it! Maybe I'm just averse to eating it because I can't have sugar with it! So now instead of fighting the idea, I'm coming out if the closet so to speak to say 'I am a Paleo-holic!' This is not to say that I have mastered it in any shape or form, but it is what I strive for. It feels more aligned with my relationship with food and as with any relationship, you want it to be harmonious, not a daily struggle. For the next wee while my diet will be relatively restricted due to budget constraint, but as soon as possible I will start implementing what I've learned. I'm currently reading Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint, which is absolutely fascinating, especially when comparing conventional diet 'facts' with the Paleo research.
So, I'm setting out on the frontier trail, along with other Paleo Pioneers... I'll let you know how get on x
#DwindlingDeeva
www.facebook.com/DwindlingDeevaDiary
* The Paleo Diet is basically eating as our ancestors used to before the discovery of grain. The concept is to eat foods in their most natural state, such as meat, fish, eggs, fresh vegetables, nuts, seeds, berries, fruit and herbs. Paleo excludes grain and starchy products, anything that's been processed and dairy.