Food for thought 4-18-16

The most asked question I get from my new clients is where do I start?  Good question.  Where do you start in order to get your health back on track.

We all have to begin at zero in order to reach 100.  My focus for April is the PrimeTime health group.  Those individuals are in the age group of 40+, me included!  As we hit our forties, our bodies start to change.  Subtle changes like metabolism slowing down, muscles not as  limber and not being able to lose weight quite as quickly as before can begin to show.

Let’s begin at the beginning of all good health, your diet.  Take a long hard look at the foods you eat.  Are they all healthy, nutrient dense foods?  All fresh, non processed food? In most cases the answer is no.  Okay so now what do we do?  Check out your pantry and fridge to see what you’ve got in there that has expired, is processed and fresh fruit and vegs that may have spoiled.  Really look at what you eat on a daily basis. Are you getting enough fresh fruits and vegetables daily? I recommend nine combined a day.  Are you eating lean meats and skinless chicken, wild caught, cold water fish? If you consume dairy, are you eating too much.  Do processed foods, sweet sugary foods and sodas play a big part in your daily diet?  Think about your answers.  They will give you the tools to start your healthier lifestyle.

I work with Prime Timers in my workshops and coaching practice and start everyone off with the basics.  Traffic Light eating.  I like to open my coaching sessions and workshops with this gem because you learn how to eat healthier from the very start.

Green light foods are all fruits and vegetables.  Green means go foods, you can eat as much as you like all day long.  No restrictions, unless you have allergy issues, in which case follow your health care provider’s orders.  They are nutrient dense, low in calories and full of all the good stuff for our bodies, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and so many other nutrients!

Take stock of how you eat now.  If you’d like a copy of the Traffic Light poster, opt in with a email to me from the contact page.  Just note you’d like the Traffic Light poster.  I’ll send it out to you and you can begin your healthy journey.  My coaching and events pages have more information on the coaching services and workshops I provide.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I’ve included an easy recipe for sugar free applesauce.

You can do it.  🙂

*Disclaimer:

This information is solely for informational purposes.  IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.  Kim Gerhardt, Certified Health Coach, does not take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of  medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information.  The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.