Food addiction isn't a problem. Pretending like you can't live without eating however, IS the problem. If you're stranded on a desert island without food, what would you do? Your body can survive well over 24 hours without food if you're drinking water.
How about if someone offered you 50 million dollars to not eat? How addicted would you be then?
Personally, I'll be forthright and tell you that I think that it's utter nonsense to believe that food is addictive. Food is fuel for the body and that's it. There is no such thing as an "addiction fairy" sprinking his magic dust on a Big Mac so you're forced to eat it.
In today's society, doctors have made it easier for people to indulge in self-destructive behaviors by saying they are "addicted" to it.
Personally, I think the people who diagnose these addictions are addicted to "ease of ignorance and influence". Saying that you're addicted to lots of food is like Osama Bin Ladin saying he's addicted to spelunking.
When it comes to eating too much and you feel that you're gaining weight, remember this:
IT'S ONLY FOOD!!
That's right! It's not a ticking time bomb that's going to self destruct in 5 seconds if you don't eat it. Anyone in their right mind can easily realize that an inanimate object like an cheeseburger or a snickers bar has no control over you. However, if you do feel it does, then I'm addicted to your brand-new car.
If you know you should be eating better, then simply do it. If you know you shouldn't be eating a certain type of food, then don't do it!
All the great tastes and wonderful flavors have been created to entice your taste buds and the food's emotional appeal. Natural foods don't need to be "processed". They provide a filling sensation and a healthy solution on their own.
Oh, and if you're wondering what's in the delicious foods you enjoy eating so much, look at the ingredients. If you can pronounce the majority of the ingredients, call me. I'd like to know what they are.
If you'll notice, most of the foods eaten are the results of hundreds of chemical combinations (some of which aren't safe for you) which give it that taste that you're "addicted" to.
It's only food. Our forefathers who build this great country weren't addicted to food. But I'm sure you wouldn't be either if you had to chase your meal, shoot it, skin it, wash it, clean the insides and outsides of it, pluck all the feathers or fur off and so on!
Believe me, if I went through that, I would truly enjoy my meal. I'm sure they weren't addicted because they were too tired from chasing it!
But if you're picking up your meal and it's not clucking, mooing, kicking trying to escape, biting for its life, or growing because of photosynthesis, then it's not putting up a struggle.
You make the decision to put it in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it. And you can make the decision to put it down anytime you desire.
It's your choice. It's fuel for your body. That's it. It's not addictive, tasty, wonderful, mouth-watering and all that jazz.
Remember, you have the control. You only have to take action and prove it.
Lee Smith tells ALL about fixing your fitness program of time wasting mistakes as he shows you how to get the body you deserve without special equipment or harsh lifestyle changes!
Sign up for his free newsletter at http://www.achieveyourfitnes sgoals.com
eco-friendly cleaning service Buffalo Grove .."It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my... Read More
It is amazing to be able to say I am... Read More
Because all of us have been brought up eating junk... Read More
Have you seen those "fat free" foods in supermarkets? Have... Read More
The first place that we cut corners when we are... Read More
THE RISKThe primary symptom of acid reflux is obvious to... Read More
Detoxifying the body has become an apparent key preventative measure... Read More
It is believed that cane sugar was discovered before the... Read More
There's no doubt--carbohydrates have taken center stage in public discourse... Read More
Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a member of the... Read More
Water is a vitally important component of any valuable and... Read More
Healthy eating is important for everyone, from babies to the... Read More
Nails are a protective horn at the end of our... Read More
Biological clockObviously you need biological clock to time and alarm... Read More
Media coverage of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has incited... Read More
To many people, this may seem a simplistic answer to... Read More
Studies on whey demonstrate it's an even better protein supplement... Read More
If you want to lose weight, there is one thing... Read More
Looking into statistics, we can see the average American consumes... Read More
If you drop a bomb, you kill not only your... Read More
East Meets WestAsian cultures have realized the medical benefits of... Read More
A lot of people I've talked with about health supplements... Read More
Last year I had a number of clients who started... Read More
Salt was used long before recorded history began. One of... Read More
Constipation is the passing of dry, hard faeces fewer than... Read More
express cleaning service Arlington Heights ..Essential Fatty Acids are oils, omega-3 and omega-6, that you... Read More
Diets don't work. If they did the U.S. of A.... Read More
A lot of people I've talked with about health supplements... Read More
Lactose is the primary carbohydrate in milk. Cow's milk contains... Read More
With new research, new products and new skin protection advice... Read More
It is ironic how something as obvious as nutrition has... Read More
Did you know that there might be poison in many... Read More
You've no doubt heard the saying, "You are what you... Read More
If you want to lose weight, there is one thing... Read More
Apart from eating many of the wonderful vegetables and fruits... Read More
Spring is in the air and ? summer is around... Read More
Sugar intake is a real concern for people who've had... Read More
America's focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention... Read More
Come on, guys and gals. Those Trix are for kids.And... Read More
The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a variety... Read More
A fictional overheard conversation at a Thelma's Fine Dining.Hi, I'm... Read More
Milk is highly underrated. Experts say, America finds itself in... Read More
Food addiction isn't a problem. Pretending like you can't live... Read More
Wow! Is it just me or? Wait! Let me start... Read More
In large part, you're in control of your health, not... Read More
If you're suffering from constipation, you are no doubt looking... Read More
America's major dietary deficiency - EFA a panacea for good... Read More
When it comes to food, we can't ignore the facts... Read More
As any student of chemistry will assure you, acids and... Read More
You may have heard of the "Portfolio Diet" wherein it... Read More
Nutrition |