In order to begin a proper weight reduction program, it must be understood that we have to reprogram our brains to be able to reestablish a healthy way of thinking and eating.
The first step is:
A detoxification program. What are the foods that we need to give up for 10 consecutive days? Dairy..........Sugar.............Gluten
These three categories of foods have been shown to cause toxicity in our bodies and brains. Most of this toxicity process takes place in the intestines. We need to remember that the intestines are responsible for 60-80% of our immune function.
The good news is that our taste buds regenerate every 10 days, so its highly likely that after 10 days, our tastes will change, our brains will have been reprogrammed and we won't be nearly as likely to demand those high glycemic index foods. We will have begun to change our brains.
The second step is:
Change what's in our pantry and refrigerators. We need to remember that if it grows on plants, it's probably good to eat; if is manufactured in plants, it's not good to eat. We need to eat a diet that consists of 50% complex carbohydrates (mostly vegetables), 10% low-glycemic index fruits (mostly dark in color), 20% essential fatty acids and 20% protein, 50% of which should be non-meat proteins. People who cut out essential fats when dieting are harming their brains. The brain functions best on a high essential fat and low simple sugar diet.
The more "fake foods" we eat (processed, pre-packaged foods, refined sugars, sodas, etc.) the more our brains will be affected.
The third step is:
Make different choices. Choose organically grown, pesticide free foods. I wrote a blog about brain function and how it relates to chemicals (July 1) and how it relates to pollution and pollutants in our environment (June 21). Our brains are highly susceptible to both dietary and environmental chemicals...especially our children's developing brains. Get the whole family on board with this. We women are responsible for the emotional tone and health of our families. It's really important that we don't let the demands of others dictate our food choices. While it may not always be the case, I have found over the years that when decisions are explained to our children, they react in a much more positive manner than if they were simply told, "Because I said so, " or, "Because it's good for you."
Decide that this way of eating will be your chosen lifestyle. We know that diets don't work because they rely on will power. One can last only so long on will power. It's through "thought" power or "choice" power that lasting changes are made.
The fourth step is:
Decide to make these changes as a family. Make the changes as fun and enjoyable as possible. Decide on activities that the whole family can do together. I've seen a change in the last few decades in which children are signed up for so many individual activities that families have stopped eating together and have stopped communicating. All the electronic devices that we find so vital may be lots of fun to use, but we are losing our human connections as a result. Exercise with others in your family and exercise with friends. Statistics show that people who are responsible to others and for others are much more successful in their weight loss and lifestyle changes than those who go it alone.
We have an epidemic in this country of anxiety, depression and obesity. Psychotrophic drugs are being prescribed in alarming amounts. Eating poorly affects our brains and how we cope with everyday life. Huge numbers of children are being treated for depression, also. The obesity rates among children and adults is staggering. The question is: "Do we continue to make the same dietary and activity choices and keep taking diet pills or do we decide to make a change, no matter how much work it takes, and become a healthy nation, one person/family at a time?"
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