Try my tablespoon method...
.I found myself working through the holidays this year with alot of phone consults, coaching clients & their families on how to get through the holidays.. buffetts and the surplus of foods. Although each individual was unique their struggle was universal: "they all had unrealistic limitations on themselves on what they could & should not eat. I'm here to tell you to throw out that mentality & follw my approach of the tablespoon method. My tablespoon method is quite simple. Please don't eliminate foods from your diet unless it's doctor advised or life or death. I.e diabetes, etc...otherwise please be realistic. Food is tempting and it's always going to be there- Your goal is to make a healthy relationship with it, not avoid it. If you notice the moment the phrase "diet" comes into your mind, it's the very moment that feeling of deprivation occurs & you are suddenly "starving" all the time & craving that very food you told yourself you shouldnt have & you elimated it. That's BS! .My approach to healthy living & losing weight is simple. MODERATION. The GREY area is the happy one! If you have sold yourself anything different, you are selling yourself short!
I've had much success as a trainer & nutritionist with my clients for weight loss due to this approach. During the holidays I advised if you are at a buffett, holiday party,etc. try this. Arrange your plate with plenty of veggies & protein & leave rooms for 3 tablespoons of whatever that food is you are "dying to try", or have grown to enjoy over time". Outside of the holiday's , I say have 2 tablespoons of your favorite food once a week if you are craving them. Always drink water with your meals to help with the "full" feeling. Teach yourself self control, there is much more power in discipline than in avoidance. and it's time to stop torturing yourself about being perfect....or following black & white rules. Were all adults & need to start building that confidence in ourselves. That same confidence & approach we use to instill in our children. Everything we need in life comes from within. Keep in mind that with weight loss there seems to be the lesser of two evils. Diet & Deprive yourself too much & be miserable or don't be mindful of your food intake & be overweight & miserable. The relationship with ourselves need to be a lighter approach. Start the new year with low expectations of yourself, commit to one change weekly. Then you will be pleasantly surprised as you watch yourself grow, build consistency & reach your goals. Consistency is the most important part of any workout routine. I now offer online training & menu planning with access from anywhere in the world, please visit my website for more tips or if I can be of service www.zenpenfitness.com . For the month of January only, I am offering 10% off of all services.
