Mediterranean? Keto? Vegan? Vegetarian? Intermittent fasting? Low-Glycemic?
These are just a few and there are so many more “diet approaches” to choose from! How do you know which to try or is right for you? Before going down one path or another; consider these questions honestly. Changing eating habits is hard enough -Don’t set yourself up for self sabotage and failure by not planning and making a solid decision on which path to take.
What is you goal or objective? Losing weight? Getting healthy?
Does it fit into your current lifestyle? Meals made at home? Food ordered in? Dinning out?
Is it flexible? Or is it ridged and based on extreme restrictions?
Is it sustainable? Is it for a lifetime of habits? Or a quick fix?
What is the financial cost involved? Is that sustainable?
Do you have regular access to the food?
How much time is necessary for preparation? Are there time saving options?
What is your motivation for choosing one over another?
Is it based on counting, measuring or recording consumption?
Your success will be based on the results of an honest assessment of these questions. No matter which approach you decided these items should definitely be part of your path:
Sustainable
Balanced food groups
Flexible - because life happens!
Based on non-processed food choices
Mostly real food choices -not made in a Factory
Proper hydration
Cost Effective
Well supplemented to cover the gaps in nutrients
An approach that is coupled with physical activity and restorative sleep.
Who’s path are you on?
