You are what you eat. I'm sure you have heard this statement and it is very true. Unfortunately, there are so many diet books out there that you can go crazy trying to decipher all the information on this topic. However, the word "diet" has the word "die" in it ... and most people on diets feel like they are, in fact, dying. Healthy eating is a lifestyle choice.
It is drinking plenty of water, eating fruits and vegetables, making sure you have enough protein in whatever form you take it in, and portion control. It is not about denying yourself but feeding yourself with life giving foods. To keep it simple, I was told to eat whatever food was as close to its natural state as possible and to make sure I eat food of every different color I could imagine. This might sound simplistic to you, but when you do this, you find that you are eating a healthy smorgasbord of foods which are the same ones found in almost every healthy eating guide. You don't need a magical formula. Everything you need, nature has already provided.
As with most changes, to be effective they need to become part of your regular routine. If you are overweight, then doing affirmations surrounding self-esteem and self-worth will certainly help. If you are under medical care for your weight problem, then please continue to follow your doctor's advice and consult with them before making any physical changes.
Here are some resources and links to websites on this topic. As I find more useful information, I will continue to update this page.
The Healthy Fellow. http://www.healthyfellow.com/
"Natural Healing Wisdom and Know-How: Useful Practices, Recipes, and Formulas for a Lifetime of Health" compiled by Amy Rost
"Nature has a Remedy" by Bernard Jensen, Nutritionist
Healthy Eating: Easy Tips for Planning a Healthy Diet and Sticking to It.
http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
WebMd - Healthy Eating.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/default.htm
Healthy Eating Habits.
http://www.healthyeatingadvisor.com/eating-habits.html
