In Search Of Self

When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, we are all individuals and must find what works for us so that we can maintain a healthy body, mind,  and also your weight. Not everything is going to work for you and through trial and error one needs to establish a healthy median that you can stick to.


When it comes to nutrition, I tend to not stick to a particular trend such as the, a-hem, diet plans that are out there. Instead I tend to experiment with various diets, and actually sort of go with the flow. I believe that just as you need to shock your body by changing your exercise routine when you reach a plateau, you need to add a variety of foods and actually eat different foods at different times.


I like to experiment, and the one way to gain energy and maintain weight is to have a meatless day at least once a week. Meat is a food that takes longer for us to digest, and by not eating any type of meat at least once a week can make for easier digestion and increased energy.


There are numerous benefits to a variety of diets, and some need to be researched more. The thing is that sticking to one in particular may be hard to do or eventually get boring resulting in eating foods that do the opposite of what we intend to do. I have come up with this idea to experiment with various nutrition lifestyles for either a day, week, or possibly a month. For example, the meatless days are on a weekly basis. My record is 4 days in a week that I went totally meatless.One of my favorite meatless meal plan is the G BOMBS!


I still have to have meats in my diet. The bulk of my meats are poultry, fish and bison or grass fed cow meat. The latter is the least consumed of the meats. I rarely eat pork. I do occasionally enjoy beef liver which is loaded with nutrients that do the body good. I limit it to a couple of times a month because it is high in cholesterol.


I have started a plan where for at least one day a week I will go wheat free. That's going to be hard because whole wheat bread and pasta are a staple. I'll let you know how it goes!


Another important thing about getting the most from your nutrition is knowing how often you should eat. I tend to eat every three hours, with three bigger meals throughout the day or from 6 am to 6 pm. It works for me. The key is variety, especially with fruits and vegetables and legumes, to name a few.


When it comes to cooking, I like to experiment and sometimes I create tastes that may not be appealing to some, but I like them and I cook them for their healing properties. For example, if I cook a piece of chicken, I spice it up with ginger, curry, cayenne, black pepper, hot sauce and lemon juice. Let it marinade for a few hours or overnight.


The bottom line is that I believe for nutrition to work for your healthy lifestyle, you have to experiment and find a happy median you can live with. Splurging in an occasional candy bar is OK as long as it doesn't become a routine. I believe we need that occasional junk food to actually keep us on track. The important thing is to eat more healthier and to find a way to enjoy the foods that are beneficial.


Obviously there is more to talk about when it comes to healthy eating, and February is dedicated to health nutrition.


I am currently at an ideal weight and next month I get my physical. The past years have resulted in outstanding numbers for me for my overall health.