Being healthy is difficult in this fast paced world with many contradictory and conflicting information and lifestyles. We see certain foods as enjoyment and fun and exercise as punishment or the necessary evil . We believe balance is boring to have fun we must have excess . Whether it may be alcohol , food or exercise. We also want it to be instant . What this brings us is confusion, anxiety , guilt and a loss in confidence .

Maybe we are tackling things in the wrong order . Most diets are food based first normally restricting food or certain foods . Then exercise . May be we should start with our minds first . Take a good look at who we are what are the benefits of good health for ourselves and family . Then look at how we live in the present moment at what we eat and why we eat what we eat.  Then look at first changing your environment so you have a better chance of eating more sensibly and healthier . You can then look at what type of exercise would suit you best or fits in with you current lifestyle. Remember the type of exercise must suit you so it will be easier to motivate yourself. Do something you want to do and not the latest fad or join a gym just because it was what other people do . It may just be simple as taking a long walk or it may be indoor rock climbing just as long as you have made the decision.


                                                                     


Your solution should be balanced, healthy and sustainable for the long-term in terms of both nutritional and psychological . A permanent lifestyle change that breaks your old bad habits creates new habits which are beneficial to support your health goals.

The 3 elements of mind , diet and exercise all each effect each other . If you do not have your mind right on the reasons to get healthy and stay healthy you will make bad decisions that effect your motivation to exercise or what foods to eat . They may work at the beginning. However if the choices you made are not enjoyable and feel like a regime then it will not be long before you start to slide back into old comfortable ways finding plausible excuses along the way.

Our brains function better if we eat foods that are rich in nutrients which enables us to focus better and improves concentration. Whole foods whenever possible. This in turn will allow us to make better decisions on what we eat . Which lead to what exercise to take and give you the energy to partake in exercise.

Keep in mind that your health state happened over a period of time and it will take a period of time to improve your health so be kind to yourself . To try not to permanently remove all “treats” from your diet. It is unrealistic. It is just not plausible to think that you are never going to have, for example, a chocolate bar or packet of crisps ever again. In fact, this approach most often leads to binging as cravings take over, and with it resultant weight gain.

Seek help of a nutrition professional if possible which can can help you to better understand what types of foods you should eat on a regular basis for a healthy, balanced diet, and which you should view as treats, to have on the odd occasion. Meal plans can often assist in the early stages, while you get used to the new routine and break old eating habits.

There is nothing wrong with taking advantage of certain tools or products to help you achieve your weight loss goals, provided they are of a high quality and genuinely offer support for your health. The trick, of course, is distinguishing the fads from the real deal. For instance, there are a range of weight management support supplements out there. Apply the same principles that you would to your new diet: keep it natural wherever possible (carefully read the ingredients and steer clear of chemicals and drugs); view it as part of a larger picture; and everything in moderation.

 Many slimmers find that they benefit from using, for example:
- protein powders (to support their metabolism and energy levels)
- meal shakes (to support the intake of healthy calories, which keep them full and well-fuelled)
- cleanse and detox supplements (to remove toxins that may have accumulated over time, from years of poor diet)
- and digestive health supplements (digestive complaints, intolerances and allergies can all represent obstacles to weight loss).

 Alternatively, you may just want to top-up on additional vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients to support your body through the weight management process.  You will want to keep your immunity high and your body strong, as you try to lose weight. This will keep you in the best frame of mind and physical state to, for instance, exercise more and approach your new diet with a positive attitude.

Omega oils, antioxidants, phyto-chemicals, probiotics and dietary fibre, can all be of invaluable support in this way.  In contrast, a body that is under strain from the process can leave you feeling fatigued, apathetic and down – not ideal for ensuring long-term success. Whatever you choose, remember that these products only work effectively when taken in conjunction with a balanced diet and sensible exercise regime. Any that claim otherwise are probably not reliable.

Your health is your wealth . Health All Ways. 


                                                                                       

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