Another Tip

In my last post, I mentioned the challenges of staying away from delicious foods that are high in calories. Typically, these are the most delicious foods in life. Additionally, we also know that high calories are associated with weight gain. When most of us gain some pounds, we know what has occurred. This is a puzzle many of us know how to solve. However there are barriers. While some are able to consistently refrain from indulging in the greatness provided by food, some of us are not as disciplined. We may start strong and ready to be great and ready to take over the world and then we plummet head first into the pool of poor eating decisions. Over the years, I have used plenty of tips to help me not “overdo it” with my many cravings. It has not only helped me maintained an ideal weight over the years, but also helped me in reaching other fitness-related goals. One of my favorite tips? One that is very effective and also sustainable for most people? How about continuing to eat those high-calorie dishes.

This doesn’t make sense, right? How will eating foods that are high in calories help you maintain a healthy weight or even lose weight? Let me elaborate. There are many of us who can get on a diet plan and be disciplined for one week, two weeks, three or even four weeks. However, for many of us, continuing beyond a few weeks or a month is a challenge. The tip of continuing to eat foods that are high in calories should only be applied on a schedule. For example, if your previous diet included you eating poorly seven days a week, try creating a schedule to have two, three or even four healthy, lower-calorie days. This will result in a decrease in caloric intake when compared to your previous diet. This tip/plan is easier to sustain as you are still eating many of the foods you like but not quite as often. We all have to start somewhere, right? How about beginning with a plan that will last beyond a month.