No, I’m not talking about drafting. I’m talking about revising your eating and movement plan. I do this every few years. First I’m looking
good and feeling fit and then BAM! the weight starts piling on again, despite the fact that I’m doing pretty much the same thing I had been doing for years. Everything had been fine when I watched what I ate on weekdays and indulged in some junk food on the weekends. At some point my pants got too tight. WTH? Well, I hate to be the bringer of bad news but the truth is, things change. Naturally.
Change is Natural
Nutritional needs change, movement ability changes, metabolism changes, tastes change, and caloric necessities change over time. So what worked five years ago to keep you slim and trim may not work at all now. So what do we do? Change. We have to build on the knowledge we already gained from our bodies and make educated guesses until we get the formula right. For example, I know that because of my family history, I am predisposed to diabetes. In my case sugar and refined starches are usually the culprit for unwanted weight gain. Instinctively I know I must cut back on breads and sweets to slim down. I find that the older I get the more I must cut back, dammit! [Read more...]
