To jump back to our regular schedule of blog posts, after the fantastic Link Up that took place last week, I felt it was important to post about something we can all relate to. Food.
A couple weeks ago we posted about how to be beautiful we
must also be healthy! This means that we have to focus on our health first, and
our image second. Feeling healthy is just as important as feeling beautiful;
and fortunately the healthier we are the more beautiful we are! We last talked
about the importance of being
active. To
read about some ideas on how to be active, check out that post
here. But this
week we are going to talk about our diets.
Now eating is a sensitive topic—Especially for women--but
that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it. I think food is one of the best
things on earth; but I am fully aware that for some, it might in fact be their
worst enemy. So today I want to focus on having a healthy, and happy
relationship with food.
If you are someone who struggles with a diet, whether that
be too much or too little, I want you to know that you are not alone. If you
are someone that fears food; or hates it; or can’t get enough; you aren’t alone
either. In fact… this is one of the MAJOR topics we discussed in our
Link Up. I
strongly encourage you to go and read all about what our lady bloggers
said. This is such a major issue; and as women, we are standing
together to talk about it!! But even after the link up there are still things to discuss...
You need to be eating correct portion sizes and to be eating
the right amounts of food. Too much OR too little, can harm your body and make
you unhealthy. There are many ways to make sure you are getting the perfect
amount for your body. There are charts, scales, measurements, and more. One of the easiest ways is to use the size of
your fist as a portion size for meats & the size of two fists for
vegetables. Take the time to make sure that your body is getting
everything it needs
Make sure you are eating the right types of food. I am ALL
about cheesecake, lava cake, potato chips, and buttery popcorn, and there is
plenty of room in a healthy diet for treats such as these. But there is a
bigger portion of your diet that needs to be filled with delicious fruits,
vegetables, and the proteins (whether that’s meat or nuts depending on your
lifestyle). You need to be watching what you eat and how much! There are food
guides, meal planners, and more to make sure you are eating from all of the
essential food groups.
Lastly, you need to make sure you are happy about your food
choices. Ladies, this is the most important part!! It is necessary for you to
take the time to find out what makes your mouth water, what makes you look
forward to meals instead of dreading them, and how can you cook or eat out to
enjoy your meals. As my own personal piece of advice, grab a friend and a new
recipe, turn on some awesome music and have a great night just cooking away!
But be smart, aware, excited, and happy about your diet.
Because that is what health is all about!!
Bon appetite!
