I think our society has gotten away from the need for food, to a want for food. I often eat for no reason at all, and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone...
boredom
anger
depression
nervous
There are so many reasons. And none of them are the RIGHT one! We need to look at food as the fuel our bodies NEED. With every bite, what are I adding to my daily needs? Is it balanced? What is missing?
We've all read that people who journal what they eat lose weight. I'd like to put a different twist on it. Start with a log of what our bodies need - in particular vitamins, fiber, protein, etc., and then log to see that I'm getting what I need.
Now I'm a foodie, so this doesn't mean I won't be cooking amazing food. But with each meal, I want to make sure that I am adding essential fuel to my body - through whole grains, veggies, etc.
Today's breakfast - 2 cups of assorted fresh fruit, consisting of blueberries, apple, and pineapple. I'll look them up - and see what each is strong in, so I can mentally "marke them off the list" for the day.
I'm going to work up a way to log this... make it my goal to find amazing foods - and combine them in the right way - to ensure my body is fueled for LIFE!
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