Thursday, November 26, 2009

We are in Transition

I find that most of us are always in some sort of a Transition Diet.
Why ?
We choose a diet that best suits us, whatever diet it may be, a Vegan Diet, a Vegetarian Diet, a Raw Food Diet, an Omnivore Diet, the Atkins Diet, the Food Combining Diet, the Flexitarian Diet, the Blood Type Diet, etc etc

But then we modify the diet to suit our needs, to suit our naughty little cravings, and we sometimes move on to a different diet that we consider a better one.
so are we a Vegan ? are we a Raw Foodist ? are we a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian ? are we an omnivore ?
The Healthy Life Diet is all that Diet, it's whatever Diet you're doing to be a Healthier Happier you.
The name doesn't matter, the important point is that you are on a journey to find your best Diet and Lifestyle.
If you're a Vegan and you eat meat today, does that make you a Vegan still ? Does it make you feel guilty ?
So the name doesn't matter..... and Feeling Guilty is bad for you.
So we're all in Transition, in a way, we're always searching for what Diet suits us best, we're making an effort to consume a good quality healthier food and fitting it into our hectic busy lifestyle, which may be hard to attain at times due to our time limitation, financial state, etc.
But we're trying, we're on a journey.

We're modifying and combining different types of the popular diets out there and making it our own.
Everyone thinks their diet is the best, so we need to choose what's best for us and get snippets of what we consider best from others and modify it to fit our unique needs.

We can get lots of information from others, we need each other, we fill each other's gaps, different insight, different positive energy.
That's why we always need to keep an open eyes and ears and taste to everything new :)

We're evolving, we learn new things everyday.
and I think we'll always be in transition, always seeking to achieve a healthier happy Life, not just through food and ideal weight, but also through a Life well lived filled with Happiness, a purpose, Dreams, Laughter, Love, Healthy Environment, Healthy Lifestyle.

The Healthy Life Diet :)

Which Diet is best for me ?

So is it the Vegan Diet ?
the Lacto Vegetarian Diet ?
the Super Duper Fast Weight Loss Diet ?
the Flexitarian Diet ?
the Blood Type Diet ?

Everyone seems to claim their Diet is the best.
So Which one is best for me ?

It's not about which Diet is best
It's about YOU
It's about what you need
You may do a combination of several diets, take the best from each.
You may do whatever-name diet.
It doesn't matter.
Remember that Everyone is different.
What matter is the "Diet" (or "Diets") suits YOU best.

Nobody knows better than you do.... only You know which one is best for you
You need to Listen to your Body
You need to be open to new things
You need to play safe :)
Remember baby steps ?
If you're feeling lost, then get "help"
consult a physician, consult friends, ask around, do research
stay humble, stay open
Listen to your body
Don't force yourself
Some people might think that they're alright, but they could be on an unhealthy Diet and they're unaware of it, endangering their health. so Stay safe.
Find your best Diet, the best way to find out is to try it for yourself and not hear results from someone else.

We learn new things everyday
that's why some omnivores (most of us) go vegetarian after a while
that's why some vegetarians go vegan after a while
that's why some vegans go raw after a while
it's not compulsory that all of us go vegan forever
there's no rule telling you that
there's no judgement
If you're a non Vegan, don't judge Vegans
If you're a Vegan, don't judge the non Vegans

Just eat what you feel is right, Responsibly
Listen to your body
and always choose a good quality food whenever possible
and simply enjoy it and be Happy :)

Eating salad may be a whole lot healthier than eating a burger
but eating a salad and sulking and totally hating every bite of it, can be way worse than happily eating a burger.
start changing your diet little by little
don't drastically change your diet and limit yourself
but hey, if you have a strong motivation and will power, then by all means do so,
I changed my diet over a week and I was fine.
but for some people, changing their diet drastically requires tremendous efforts
and that's why people never stay on a "diet" for long
people just become overwhelmed and the body is not used to new things, though healthy,
some even experience the detox period of nauseas and even vomiting
and they tend to go back to their old eating habit and not learn anything from it
start small, just incorporate healthier things into your meal everyday and you'll definitely feel the difference.

a diet is what you eat
and a diet is for life
a diet is not to lose weight, it's to get your best weight and it goes along with a happy healthy life
it is always combined with a healthy lifestyle (happiness, exercise, purpose, breathing, love, enough rest, etc)

you always evolve and so will your diet
when you learn new things, when you discover new taste
when you feel better on a fresher healthier produce
you'll want more of it
and you'll slowly leave your old "diet" behind and enter this new world of learning and discovering new taste, new health benefits,
It may seem new, but it's been there forever, good quality organic vegetables and fruits are good for you.
Hey... good quality meat, fish, milk may also be good for you.

For me,
I've always been an omnivore all my life, where my weight has always been 1-2 kg overweight and when I go abroad, I always gain weight due to the dairy and sugar consumption.
I have such a sweet tooth.
But
I've been a healthy Vegan for 8 months now and I feel good, I've managed to stay on my best weight without even trying.
(I don't eat a lot of grains, fried food, refined sugar, refine flour, etc although sometimes I still do)
And recently I've started allowing myself to meat meat, fish, etc
I still am picky about what I eat, I try to choose the best quality ones whenever I can.
Am I still a Vegan ?
Does eating fish once after 8 mths of being Vegan make me a non Vegan ?
Does that make me an omnivore again ?
Does it even matter ?
Does it make me feel guilty ?
No....it did make me feel a little bit guilty before but not anymore.
I'm still mostly Vegan but I allow some meat, fish if I feel like I need it and not on a daily basis.
I try to eat as healthily as possible, whenever I can
I try to enjoy my food and be happy while eating it.
There's no point of sulking and dreading every bite of your so-called-healthy-food.
So I allow more variety of food, but I'm staying on the healthy Vegan side.
That's just me.
You need to find your best diet, and the best way to start is by starting to find healthier alternatives to your daily meal.
and slowly you'll learn more and your body will tell you which food makes you feel good, you'll want more of the Healthier Food.
Listen to your body, don't overeat and be Responsible, make the right choice.

And......
When we focus on the perfect Diet, we focus on food, healthy food even.
but we tend to forget that it's all connected, it's about everything.
It's about being purely sincerely Happy
No pressures
Let go of the small worries, there are bigger things in your Life
Have a meaningful Life
Love your Life
Exercise and Have Fun
Chew your food, yes Chew your food :)
Breathe well
Laugh often
It's about everything

It's a journey to find a healthier happier Life
so mistakes and slips are tolerable, Don't feel guilty, just realize your mistake and start over, Take it easy :)
Life's supposed to be fun :D

So... try to be open to new things, learn more everyday
and you'll be amazed that you become healthier without even trying
you'll have your best weight without even counting calories and limiting your food intake
you'll learn to listen to your body and choose what's best to eat.
you'll enjoy every meal, sharing food with families and friends
you'll live a happy healthy balanced life
It's the essence of The Healthy Life Diet
or whatever other name you want to call it
It's your Life, start living it and enjoy it with a smile, always :)

Who is suitable for The Healthy Life Diet ?

This Healthy Life Diet is for you
- who's tired of trying from 1 diet to the next and fail, so you're looking for a Diet that works and stick on this Healthy Life Diet for life and make it your daily Lifestyle
- who just "woke up" and want to be in control of your Life.
(you just realize that it's not all about food, but it's also about being happy, being thankful to God, taking care of yourself and the planet, caring for others, exercising, etc)
- who is ready to take on responsibility on your own health
- who is starting on a quest for a better health, but can't change drastically
(if you have a strong will and you can change your lifestyle in 1 day for the rest of your life, then by all means go for it, responsibly and healthily)
- who wants to live a healthier Life but still can enjoy sharing "normal" food with family and friends.
- who wants to go Vegan or to go Raw but are somewhat scared of the drastic change and are still looking for more information.

The Healthy Life Diet is for generally healthy individuals, if you have a condition that requires a specific strict diet, then by all means, follow the diet that's recommended by your physician.
But remember to have a positive attitude in Life, Be grateful, Be Happy, Love your Life no matter what.

On being a Guilt Free Diet

The Healthy Life Diet is an Aware-Guilt-Free-Diet.
which means you are aware of what you eat, what your thoughts and moods are, what your goals are, etc that is to be a Healthy you.
and If you must eat something that you consider less healthy or unethical, because you just have no other option (ie. u're gonna pass out if u dun eat, etc), then you simply just enjoy that food, guilt free, because there's no point of eating something and hating every minute of it.
It's very important to be Happy and Enjoy your food, Happiness is truly our best medicine and we need to stay happy no matter what :)

Why ?
Because..........

There are just moments where you can't eat properly & healthily
Example
- when you're working, busy busy and on the run, no time to eat and can only eat something practical, white bread perhaps.
- when you're flying and you can't bring your own food so you must eat airplane meal and you forgot to request a specific meal for you.
- when you're traveling abroad and could not find a decent healthy food
Yes of course you can make an effort to get a decent healthy meal, but in some cases it's just not possible.
- And in those other situations where you must eat whatever's available anyway..... Eat it wholeheartedly, eat it with no burden because you know that you didn't have any other choice and you're not going to add negative energy by sulking and complaining, you know that you can always try to have a healthy meal afterwards.

There are moments where we don't have the money to spend on healthy food.
The best quality food cost money, that's true, but just get the best that you can afford :)
If you can't afford organic vegetables, then get a normal vegetables, prepare / cook them with Love and enjoy eating them, all the positive energy does make a difference.
If you happen to be at a restaurant, some of the salad prices (& other healthier food) are ridiculously too expensive and makes you think thrice, yes thrice before ordering it and sometimes you end up not ordering it and settle for something else. Hey... don't sulk, it's fine, enjoy your meal, be thankful for it and try to eat a healthier food on your next meal.
Example
Lunch - and you've only got $3
pizza cost $2.50
salad cost $4.50
What do you do ?
You eat pizza happily and make up for it by eating lots of healthy food at dinner.
no burden, no guilt.
and You learn to bring your own healthy food next time ;p
But what if you don't like pizza ?
Then find a guy selling roasted almonds, chestnuts, bagel, apples, whatever you can afford.

What about not eating meat due to ethical reasons ?
What about Vegans who are againts animal cruely ?
What if you are a Vegan but you really crave meat ?
Then you need to decide for yourself what to do.
If you don't eat meat because you love animals, then don't eat it. You could get enough nutrients from Vegan Food.
If you don't eat meat because you are againts animal cruelty but you crave it really bad, then decide for yourself what to do.
If you decide not to eat meat, then be happy with your decision and choose to eat a good healthy Vegan food.
If you decide to eat meat, then eat meat and realize the consequences and be responsible for your actions, Don't feel guilty about it because it just burdens you with negative feelings and regrets.
Think about what you're going to do and
Take responsibility for your own decisions.

Example :
If you happen to be a Vegan - Raw Vegan - etc
and your grandma who you don't see often, baked you your favorite childhood pie for your birthday , which also happens to be the best pie in the world
What do you do ?
Do you refuse to eat it ?
Unless you're super allergic & you risk death, then avoid it at all cost.
But if you're just being healthy and ethical about your food choices, then I think it's totally fine to eat "junk" but super-yummy-made-with-lotsa-love from dear grandma.
Otherwise you'll end up hurting her feelings and you waste her whole day effort to bake you that pie only to be turned down by you.
So you eat the pie a little bit, enjoy it, let it bring back all those wonderful childhood memories, be happy, be grateful, your grandma is happy for you, the whole room is happy. Everyone's happy. Good times.
Don't let 1 single "slip" of eating that pie burdens you with guilt !!
Enjoy it, and you know you're back on your healthier eating choices afterwards anyway !!! :)

That illustration describe what I'll do now,
although a few weeks ago I'll definitely refuse to eat it :)
but I'm changing, I'm evolving, who knows what I'll do next time.

So be Responsible for your decisions, whatever that decision may be, Don't feel guilty about it because all that negative energy will just burden you.
It's important to Live your Life Responsibly and Guilt Free :)

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What is The Healthy Life Diet ?



The Healthy Life Diet is a Diet that best suits you and makes you Healthy in all aspects of your Life.
It is not a diet full of restrictions and hunger and fighting cravings. The Healthy Life Diet is a diet that's easy, fun, enjoyable.

Everyone is unique and have different needs, and It is our job to find what diet suits us best.

and Guess what ???
when you are on The Healthy Life Diet, you're not even on a Diet !!!
Why ?
Because it's not a regular "diet"
Let me explain
A diet doesn't mean a "diet" to lose weight
The word diet doesn't equal food restrictions - hunger, etc
"Oh I can't eat that, I'm on a diet"
wrong...
Diet means "range of foods habitually eaten by a person or animal"
So whatever you eat is your diet.
To be on The Healthy Life Diet you have to be responsible.
That's the first thing to do.... Be Responsible
just be "Awake" and realize that.
and then realize that everything is connected.
It's not just about the food, it's about everything
It's about the Air, the Environment
It's about being Happy
It's about Fun Exercising
It's about having a Purpose in Life
It's about Resting Enough
It's about Balance
Like I said, It's about Everything :)

You only have to be responsible
You start Now, not tomorrow, not later
If you made a "mistake" and ate "junk", you re-start again, Guilt Free. usually people think "Oh I ate that cheesecake so I'll just start eating healthier tomorrow" and they feel guilty about it for the whole day.....No... you re-start right at that moment, guilt-free. It's OK to enjoy that cheesecake, but just be responsible about it and eat healthier on the next meal.
You start in baby steps, not in drastic change
this is why most of use never stay long on a "diet", because everything is so drastic, we just feel like we can't do the "diet" anymore. We need to be on a healthy diet for Life, forever.
You start finding healthier alternatives to your regular food
You start being in control of your Life
You start to Listen to your Body
You start to open your eyes to happiness around you
You start Now

The Healthy Life Diet is not an excuse, it is for responsible people and not slacker.
If you are a slacker (like I was) then it's time to change :)
It's for people who listen to their body and their needs.
It's for people who wants to be in control and who are in control of their Lives.

Focus to have a Healthy Life, not to Lose Weight.
If you're on the right track, you will have your best weight.
(that means you'll lose weight if you're overweight and you'll gain weight if you're underweight)

The Healthy Life Diet is all Diet that you're doing when you're aware that you are on a journey to Real Healthy Food that will eventually lead you to better eating, better lifestyle and having your best Health.
You can stay an omnivore and be on this Healthy Life Diet, but remember that you are on a journey, you are moving forward to a better health. You are listening to your body, which means you may change your food choices along with your Lifestyle.

The Healthy Life Diet is your journey to a better Health
You'll always be open to new information,
You'll always be learning new things, stay humble, stay open.
There's no specific rules or restrictions
There's no pressure, no judgements
You just need to listen to your body and be Responsible.
You need to take care of your body.

Yes you need to eat Healthily
but
You also need to be Happy and thankful when you eat.
You need to Chew your food and not overeat
You need to enjoy your Food
and You need just about everything else in Life.
(Love, God/Spirituality/Faith, Happiness, Purpose, Dream, Clean Air, Sleep, Exercise, Laughter, a Happy Healthy Balanced Lifestyle)

That's what The Healthy Life Diet is all about, it's not just about food, it's about having your overall Healthy Life.



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Who is suitable for The Healthy Life Diet ?
http://thehealthylifediet.blogspot.com/2009/11/who-is-suitable-for-healthy-life-diet.html

Which Diet is best for me ?
http://thehealthylifediet.blogspot.com/2009/11/which-diet-is-best-for-me.html

Why Guilt free ?
http://thehealthylifediet.blogspot.com/2009/11/on-being-guilt-free-diet.html

Where are we ?
http://thehealthylifediet.blogspot.com/2009/11/we-are-in-transition.html

So, Is "The Healthy Life Diet" a Diet ?
http://thehealthylifediet.blogspot.com/2009/12/so-is-healthy-life-diet-diet.html

Is there a Specific Rule to The Healthy Life Diet ?
http://thehealthylifediet.blogspot.com/2009/12/is-there-specific-rule-to-healthy-life.html

So What Do you Eat ?
http://thehealthylifediet.blogspot.com/2009/12/so-what-do-you-eat.html

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