High fat, low carb, low-fat, high carb, grapefruit diet, vegetarian diet, pescatarian, omnivore, locavore, high raw vegan, detox diet, paleo, primal… and now they’ve re-evaluated the food pyramid to further misconceptions about what is really a nutritious diet.
It’s enough to make your head spin. What’s a fad, what’s real? I think many of us that are trying to make modifications for a healthy lifestyle can get a little overwhelmed and stuck in a sea of knowledge confusion!
For some, it’s about results. Seeing others have success and results are usually good indicators of what does or doesn’t work. The frustrating thing is sometimes quick results mean the minute you discontinue the latest fad diet, the pounds quickly reappear.
I’ve been on my health journey for going on 3 years now. I’ve had good successes, met exercise goals that I never thought I would meet, struggled, overcame, stalled out and basically run the gamut, but I have learned more than I expected. I don’t feel like there are any hard and fast rules, and when asked this week, “What gaps in your nutrition knowledge do you want to fill?'” I took pause.
For me, I want it to be more instinctive. Doing what feels right to me and FOR me. What I’ve learned about the human body thus far in my journey, is that everyone’s body chemistry and biological make up is so highly individualized. I constantly feel like I am trying to “crack the code” because when I’ve been persistent and done so in the past, it’s “clicked.” I keep coming back to this one core rule, however: The closer to Nature the better.
So, not only have I overhauled my eating principles and my pantry, I’ve tried to take my body back to as natural of a state as I could. That meant getting rid of medications, and an IUD, too. The only unnatural things that remain are a dental crown and a few tattoos. Now that I am back to where I feel is the most natural state for my body, I feel like I have a clean slate. But, where do I go from here? Here is the gap I’d like to fill: I would like to know my EXACT nutritional needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach or the latest fad. What does MY body really need?
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5 comments:
I think once you find a balance of eating good things everyday and not going to extremes your body starts to crave that more and more. Great post.
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Great post! I agree there are so many fads out there and none of them help with real life or long-term health.
I try to eat seasonal, local and as simple as I can. Cutting out a log to preservatives, additives and artificial stuff and made me feel better and I think that works for me. I don't see it as a fad because it is sustainable.
Love your questions and can't wait to hear what Alysa will say.
Great questions. I feel the same way about all those diets. They all tell you to do something different. So confusing sometimes
You are so wise beyond your years grasshopper! Love how informative your posts are.
You are doing amazing with your journey. Big hugs!
You have some really good goals! You can easily get lost in trying everything that is for sure!
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