Inspiration of the Day - 2/2/11

 We have the misconception that we have to exercise in order to be living a healthy lifestyle.  When again, like I stated yesterday, food is 80% of the equation of being healthy.  And a lot of times we do not want to eat healthy because we do not see the benefits of doing so if we are not working our bodies.  Well...let's throw these misconceptions out the window and start anew.

We talked about cutting dairy and bread out of our diets yesterday.  Today, let's focus on portion control and how many meals we eat a day.

When I tell people this, the usual response is shock and their eyes bulging out of their sockets.  But on a daily basis we should be eating every 2.5-3 hours.  And yes that may sound shocking, because if we are awake for 16-18 hours that comes out to 5-6 meals a day!  That may sound like a lot, but the key here is portion control.  The meals you have should only be about the size of your palm.  No bigger, no smaller.  

Also, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the only large meal of the day that you should be having.  Dinner should NOT be the largest meal that you have.  Breakfast is what gets your metabolism started for the day...you wouldn't wake up in the morning and try to start your car without gas in the tank, right? You always make sure and know there is fuel in your car for your motor to run.  It's the same with your metabolism.

More tomorrow.

-LK