What words do you use in your own head when you think about food & drink? Honestly, if I had £5 for every time someone told me they’ve had “good days” and “bad days” then I would be a rich woman.
But the thing is, all food is good.
No food should really be bad.
I disagree wholly & completely with the word “Syn”, used by a well-known slimming club. Food & drink should be celebrated, not given silly names which I feel make it sound wrong.
Demonizing food can make you feel like a failure if you have eaten or drunk something “bad”. Today is all about how to switch the switch to stop yourself from demonizing food in that “black & white” way.
Chips. Cake. Chocolate. Sometimes you just have to have them! Read Sue’s story below about what happened to her when she had some.
Yeah, this story just made me laugh out loud when Sue sent it to me last week after my live workout on Facebook. Chip van chips ….. what a lovely treat!! And she can get the workout later.
The thing about having regular exercise as a good habit in your life is that moments like this CAN HAPPEN …. and you don’t beat yourself up about it.
Food is to be celebrated, not regarded as a “Sin” … or even a “Syn”.
How often do you have “bad foods” – like chips? Chocolate? Cake?
And how do you feel afterward?
I love cake, especially cheesecake. And chocolate, beer, and creamy desserts too.
So how come I can have these, not feel guilty, and not gain any weight?
Find out my secrets today.
It took me a while to realize that food should never be demonized. No food should be banned.
All real food is good. Processed food is less good. But it happens.
Moderation is key. (I sound like your Grandma now – but truth is, she had it right)
As an intelligent person, you know deep-down which foods are most likely to result in you getting fatter. You know that too much sugar, cream, or cheese causes weight gain. And you know that beige, ultra-processed foods like chicken nuggets or pizza contain chemicals and are highly addictive.
Some foods are better for you, that’s true enough.
The trick is to have more of those, and less of the others.
But not to obsess about it, to the point where even having a small amount of something “bad” can make you feel like a failure, and give up completely.
HOW TO CHANGE FOOD BELIEFS
Many think about food all the time.
You might think you cant go out for a meal as there will be “bad food” on the table.
You might feel guilty if you eat the “wrong” thing?
Maybe you have an emotional attachment to food – perhaps as a result of using food as a reward or comfort as a child.
It doesn’t have to be like this. These thoughts are not helpful if you’re trying to lose weight. Try these game-changing thoughts around food to switch the switch and get healthy eating habits.
- Food obsession can come as a result of the deprivation caused by a calorie-controlled diet (been there myself – yes it’s true). If you say NO to something you start to think about it, and want it more and more. This feeling is multiplied a million times if you’re actually hungry or malnourished due to some diet or another. We obsess about what we cannot have. I often say to my clients, if you want it – have it. Whatever it is.
But WAIT first. Wait 20 mins. Then if you still want it, go for it. Slowly And enjoy it! - Never miss meals. Start your day with plenty of fibre and protein. Like muesli, yogurt, nuts, and fruit. Or eggs on wholemeal toast. This sets you up to feel less “snacky”. You will be less likely to be thinking about a snack at 11 am.
- Stay active in your day. Exercise decreases hunger. Even just a walk around the block. Exercise also helps to stabilize blood sugars and hormonal levels. It can alleviate a bad mood, lift a headache, elevate energy, and stop you from stressing about work or family issues. Exercise gives you the stability of body and mind. Exercise also makes you look fab!
- Drink water. Start your day with a small glass. One at 11, then another with lunch, and at around 3. Last one after your evening meal. Your brain can mistake thirst for hunger.
Take these steps and feel your mindset around food gradually change. You already know what you should be eating. So eat it – plenty of it – a whole range of lovely whole foods and fruit & veggies in as many different colors as possible. Feel all the good that good food does for you.
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