You Are What You Eat...

That is one old adage that really speaks the truth. I mean think about it for a second.

If you eat lots of high fat, high sugar foods, most likely your physique will resemble your poor eating habits and will also be laden with lots of fat.

On the other hand, If your diet consists of healthy, low fat, low sugar, high nutrient rich foods, you will not only look better but you will also feel better because your body will be strong and naturally energized rather than weak and lethargic.

I'm pretty sure that everyone reading this blog knows the difference between foods that are good for you and foods that are not. The problem usually doesn't lie in what we do or do not know, but rather in what we do or do not DO.

Although many people struggle with their "food demons", the solution may be closer than you think. The way I deal with this dilemma is what I like to call "food trading". Let me give you an example.

I absolutely love cookies! Yeah, you heard me right. The guy who pushes healthy eating and daily exercise loves to eat cookies. However, instead of going down the snack aisle and grabbing a bag of Oreos, I go directly to the organic section and grab some whole grain Kashi cookies.

Do they taste as good as Oreos? I think so... But just keep in mind that I have been eating this way for many years.

The reason these "substitute" foods taste so good to me is because I have passed the "taste acclimation" stage. (Wow! I'm on a roll with these diet catch phrases)

Let's face it. Just because something doesn't taste that appetizing the first time we try it, doesn't mean we aren't going to get use to the taste and actually enjoy eating it at some point.

I still laugh when I see someone taste a protein drink or bar for the first time and gag trying to swallow it. It's funny because these same two things taste great to me. It's just a matter of our taste buds getting use to them. Believe me, the trade off will be huge as far as your physique goes.

I look at it this way. If you really want to be lean and healthy you will make the trade. I actually keep a list of these "substitute" foods that can be "traded" for their fat and sugar laden versions.

If you truly want to be healthy and reach your fat loss goals, make a list of your favorite foods and try to find healthier versions of them. Eating these "substitute" foods will not only make you feel better, but it will also make your physique everything you want it to be.

As Always,

Stay Motivated, Stay Fit

Best Regards,

Andy Moses

www.ultimatephysiquept.com
andy@ultimatephysiquept.com