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Now that
many of us are reaching middle age and our senior years, it is even more
important that we do things to promote good health. When we are younger and
more active, our metabolism is usually higher and it is easier to burn
calories.
As we age,
unless a person stays very active and maintains a work out schedule, we can
have factors that will diminish good health. Most people enjoy eating treats
and carbs. But the reality is that it must be kept under control. I have
learned from personal experience that there is absolutely nothing that can take
the place of a healthy diet and some form of exercise.
Today many
people are relying on pills and injections to help them lose weight, but over
long term, those same methods can wreak havoc on one’s overall health. I have a
healthy eating plan that by no means will fail to produce great results if a
person would just follow the plan. The great news with any food plan is that
there are a few basics that remain the same. These are things like;
Ø Balance in our diet
Ø Lower carbs the majority of the time
Ø Treats are occasional, not every day
Ø Sodas and energy drinks are a big no
no
Ø Some coffee or ice tea and lots of
water should be the basics of fluid intake
Ø Healthy fruits and non-starchy
vegetables provide a rich source of vitamins and fiber
Ø Proper supplements as needed to
maintain healthy A1c levels as well as blood pressure and cholesterol
Ø Proper proteins and lots of it – the
older we get, the more protein our body requires
Ø Fats should be healthy and cheese
should be limited. Things like avocado oil and grass fed butter, guacamole and
nuts
Ø Grains should be of a healthy kind
such as Ezekiel Bread made from sprouted grains
Ø Beans are a great source of fiber in
limited amounts
Most of what
people enjoy eating can be converted into a healthy alternative with similar
taste without the negative side effects. I went from 215 pounds to 120 over a
fairly short period of time. In recent years when I got busy with work, I
noticed some weight gain, and that’s alright. When we see ourselves needing to
make adjustments to get back in balance, we can always start fresh.
One of the
worst things people can do is feel bad about themselves and then eat to feel
better which contradicts our good efforts to be healthy. Love yourself and give
yourself the OK to have a treat now and then, and otherwise, stay on track for
a healthy weight goal. You will avoid many unnecessary visits to the doctor and
pharmacy and enjoy those years that are supposed to be truly golden, not
bedridden!
Written
By: Hanny Stearns – Health and Life Coach, Stearns Benefits Service Specialists
and Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Ft. Myers, Florida
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