Awareness

It's been a while since I planned my entire day of food on paper.  I usually clock it mentally.  Yesterday I wrote out my plan. It was like a warm fuzzy blanket of security...knowing what I would have...knowing that I had what I needed in my home.  What works best for me is alternation between sweet snacks and meals...and tracking fat intake.

A few weeks ago, the wonderful folks over at my gym offered to help me thru the gift of nutritional coaching.  This had been on my mental dash for a while.  Even though I am a healthy body size, it's still important for me to have my food evaluated by a professional to make sure that I'm getting proper nutrients. 

The nutritional evaluation revealed a roster of nutrients I needed.  My coach sat with me as we plugged into a website (http://www.healthaliciousness.com/) that helped with identifying foods I could eat to balance nutritionally.  And this was an included service!!! What a blessing from God!!!

I then became willing to take the roster of foods to the grocery store....I bought the ingredients and have been preparing meals that are specifically crafted with purpose of fortifying my body with what it needs...feels good to engage in such a level of self care.

If you are just starting this weight loss journey, keeping a journal of every item place in your mouth is beneficial...this is where I started.  I found that I was eating far more than I thought cause I would check out mentally as I randomly tossed foods into my mouth.  This is an excellent awareness exercise...and remember...no condemnation...this is just about awareness.

Then, decide on a eating plan...some folks go to weight loss clubs to learn portion size (or you can go online for this like I did initially)...again...this is about awareness...

So, are you willing to start a food journal today? Are you willing to give your self the gift of awareness?  Remember, tiny steps equate to huge positive benefits...one day at a time...