What do you mean, eat guilt free?

I enjoy eating lots of different dishes, including some that aren't exactly super foods.
Food is a necessity but it's also a source of pleasure for our life.  It's our nourishment.  We get to know our friends by sharing a meal.  It helps us celebrate.  It's how we take care of our families.  Along with shelter and clothing, food is the foundation for survival.  First and foremost, we need to give our food the respect it deserves.  By respecting what we put into our body, we show respect to ourselves.  That is the basis for eating guilt free.  Your body really is your temple.  Your love, peace and joy grows inside your body,  so feed it well.

In order to be healthy, we need to eat- but not too much.  As long as we don't overspend our calories, we can eat guilt free.
I like to compare eating to spending money.  Shopping is great and spending money can be fun.  Especially when you have plenty to spend.  When we overspend our limits and start putting items on credit cards that we can not pay for, we feel guilty and bad about ourselves.  Even if those items are essential.
It works basically the same with our food.  As long as we eat within our limits, we can spend our calories guilt free.  Keep in mind that a good budget has priorities and so does a balanced diet.  Therefore, it is possible to savor our food without feeling guilty or bad about ourselves.  We can indulge without overindulging.  The hard part about this is that we need to know our limits.  We need to know the "cost" of everything in order to make good decisions.  Otherwise, how can we be expected to make wise food choices.

Learning the cost of the food we eat and our own spending limits takes a little time and research.  We will get to all of that, in the mean time, continue with your jump start items and always be mindful of what you eat.  Make a food log if you're into that sort of thing.  Just write down in a notebook everything you eat and drink for a week or two.  You might be surprised at all the places you could cut empty, extra calories.

Today's Tip:  Get a scale and use it.  A scale is a wonderful tool you can use to manage your weight.  By weighing in every couple of days, you know where you stand.  If you gain a couple of pounds, you can take action right away to bring your weight back to normal.  It's much easier to drop 2 or 3 pounds than it is to drop 10 or 20.  Be aware that it is normal for your weight to fluctuate a little throughout the month.  I have a 5 pound range that is normal for me.  Get to know your body and what is normal for you.
 
 

Introduction

Hello!
I'm Tammy.  I love to eat and try new foods.  I love to stay healthy and slim.  People are always commenting on my slim figure and asking if I ever eat.  They usually mention how lucky I am.  I just smile, knowing that luck has nothing to do with it.  It takes a great deal of effort to eat the right amount of the right foods.  It's too easy to overindulge.  Luckily, with a little planning, a little information, and some self control it can be done.

Healthy eating has been an interest and hobby of mine for the past 25 years.  I look pretty good now, but I have gained and lost weight a couple of times in my life.  That's good, because I know that I can gain and loose weight.  I know that it's because of my thoughtfulness and care for myself that I can stay at a constant weight that works well for my body.

There's lots more to come.  This is the site for tips on how to loose weight and techniques to help you enjoy your food without feeling guilty.  I hope you check back often for information and indulgences on your quest for health and happiness!

Todays tip:  Stand up straight!  It's easy to do but hard to remember.  Just hold your head up, pull your shoulders back and suck in your stomach.  It's amazing how much better you will look and feel.  Opening up my chest in this way really helps me breath better.

Today's Snack: Greek Yogurt with Walnuts and local honey.  This snack is packed with nutrients and is super delicious, especially if you take the time to savor it.  The protein in the Greek (fat free) yogurt and the healthy fats in the walnuts keeps you satisfied.  The local honey really sweetens things up and ties the whole treat together.  Definitely guilt free!