Trim Down and Keep it Down in 2012

by Karrin

This year, if you are going to lose weight, and keep it off, it’s important to acquire awesome, new habits.  The only way to trim down, and keep it down, is to replace old habits with new ones that work better.  You will become exhausted trying to resist what you can’t have, so focus on what you can have, not on what you can’t.

The secret to losing weight is to come to grips with something called a “healing crisis.”  A healing crisis is a time where you feel worse before you feel better because your body is detoxing.  Losing weight is all about cleansing the body.  Eating junk food will wear out your immune system and make you feel fuzzy.  The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to indulge the body with nutrient rich foods.

If you don’t like green vegetables make sure to take supplements.  You can take supplements full of fruits and vegetables and change your taste buds.  Take a full spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement. Make sure your body has all the perfect ingredients to function properly.  Drink tons of pure water.   Top quality oil assures you will be thinking clearly and not delusional about your body size or image.  Your brain needs fat so eat it and enjoy it.  Nuts and seeds are great sources of fat and protein. Eat meat and starches sparingly.  Include mineral salts in your diet which will help eliminate sugar cravings.  When your body is fed well, your thoughts, posture, and attitude all benefit. 

Make eating and feeling well a lifelong hobby.  Learn to enjoy fresh, raw food.  Nothing is more convenient than a piece of fresh fruit and a handful of raw nuts.  Stock the refrigerator with celery sticks, raw humus, homemade vegetable broth and other simple snacks. 

Learn, explore and experiment with new ways of eating and thinking about food.  Have a plan, be flexible, keep record of what you are doing, and make adjustments as you go.  Some people work best alone and others do better with a partner or group. Figure out what works best for you.  Eat delicious foods, collect the best recipes, and treat yourself to the best rewards each time you set a goal and accomplish it.  Taking care of your body is a lifelong task, go at your own pace.  Trim down, keep it down, and have a great year.