The Ultimate New York Sonoma Best Life Diet
As you can tell from my title, I have been scouring the diet books lately for any motivation in any shape it will come in. Here's what I have learned from the 3 that have hit a chord with me:
From the Ultimate New York Diet by David Kirsch -
- stick to the 7 to 7 eating schedule. Don't eat before 7 am and don't eat after 7 pm.
- limit carbs after 2 pm. That will give your body time to process them before it slows down for the night.
From the Sonoma Diet by Connie Guttersen -
- whole foods, whole foods, whole foods! If it was made in a factory, it doesn't belong in your body.
- fiber is your friend.
From the Best Life Diet by Bob Greene -
- develop one habit at a time.
- don't rush it
Of course, they all promote exercise and spending time with/for yourself daily. And please don't think that what I have shared here is the end all-be all of these plans. I just highlighted the points that meant something to me. There is MUCH more to each of these plans and they are each unique.
So, I am going to combine these three plans to create what's best for me. And isn't that what life is all about anyway? What is best for me? And i am learning, just like a child, that what is best for me isn't necessarily always what I want. What I want may not be good for me - and in fact the last month that has been the absolute truth. But I only get one body, so I should start treating it like a Lamborghini instead of a Yugo.
Here are the promises I am making to my body, to thank it for putting up with me for the last 34 years:
- I promise to move you everyday. I know you get stiff and rusty if I don't let you move all your parts, so I promise to give you the opportunity EVERYDAY to wiggle and play.
- I promise to give you the fuel you need, rather than the fuel I want. You are a beautiful machine who needs a certain type of fuel. I shouldn't be giving you deisel when you need premium unleaded.
- I promise to hydrate you. Just like a real Lamborghini needs oil to stay running smooth, you need water to do the same. All of your belts and gears have worked so well for me, but that won't last if I don't keep you oiled up.
- I promise not to top you up. I may try to squeeze every last drop of fuel into a Yugo, but a Lamborghini can only hold so much. If you are overly full, you will start to look unkempt and will not perform at your best. You deserve to NOT have food shoved down your throat, to just sit there and rot since you don't need it. Gross image, but true.
I have been entrusted with such an amazing gift. My body can create life, can regenerate, can house another human and can become brand spankin' new in 7 years. Who am I to abuse that? Whenever I borrow anything else, I always make sure to give it back in the same, if not better condition. How embarrassed will I be if I get to Heaven and have to expalin to God why His body looks this way? Wow - interesting thought.
So, I'm back. I am Lamborghini - hear me purr!
Shelly