Don’t Diet! Listen to Your Body
Posted on | May 20, 2008 | 4 Comments
Always listen to your body.
It knows what is best. In fact, you are your own doctor. All we have to do is to be quite for a little bit and pay attention.
When it comes to fitness and wellness there is nothing better or more effective!
Michelangelo is one the boot campers who joined Workout IQ program a couple of months ago and is making amazing progress. Weight loss, inch loss, increase in strength, energy and all around fitness.
During the 9am session of kettlebell boot camp he shared that he is not craving his old favorites(burgers, sodas, fries, deserts, late dinners).
Keep in mind that as Michelangelo’s training began there were no major changes to his diet. Amazing but not really. Believe it or not, fries, excessive sugar intake, late snacks and triple burgers are not healthy. I know, I know – shocking… Your body, however, knows that first hand.
In case of Michelangelo, why is all of a sudden, the habit of unhealthy eating that was there for years and years is now suddenly gone(after only 2 months)? I didn’t set any rules or limitations. He could be eating anything he wants. And he does. What he want and what his body needs are now in tune.
Michelangelo shared that he can now drive by 7-11(a convenience store that sells things that no human should eat) and not go in.
Michelangelo is in tune with his body and listens to what it needs.
How to tune into your body:
- Take at least 30 minutes to eat your meal
- Turn off TV/Computer as you eat
- Exercise – pick something that is fun for you and that you enjoy doing
- Think happy thoughts – make a daily list of 10 things that you are truly grateful for
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May 20th, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
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May 27th, 2008 @ 6:15 pm
Great post! I’d love to read more about Michelangelo’s progress…maybe you can post an interview of him!
I had a client who had a similar experience. After a few kettlebell workouts, she told me that she felt more in tune with her body and found herself drawn to healthier foods, without even thinking about it or trying. She lost two pounds after two workouts without any effort (besides the workouts themselves), and she was pretty slim to begin with.
June 3rd, 2008 @ 11:41 pm
“think happy thoughts”….that is soooo important, the power of the mind is often overlooked when it comes to attaining success in one’s health and fitness goals.
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