6-7 Meals a day, the concept

I don't think a lot of people understand the concept. The concept is to simply eat 6-7 meals a day. However key items here are to eat in moderation. This does not mean eat a 600-700 calorie meal every three hours no, it means take your three main daily meals and split them in half to eat though out the day. These meals must be high in protein, good fats, high in slow burn carbs, and sustain your body in your activities daily for 3-4 hours.
Those who have high intensity jobs or higher physical demand during the day will require more. Those people should already know of their personal requirements. Also any person who goes to the gym should understand their own requirements as well and should incorporate their own normal routine (supplements or other) into their plan.

Key Items:

• High, lean protein. Chicken, turkey, roast beef, ham, other trimmed meat.
• High concentrated carbs, wheat, sweet potatoes, whole grains, oatmeal etc
• No refined wheat flour
• Vegetables. Carrots, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, etc.
• Handful of fruit. Whole Banana, grapes, pineapple, orange, melons, etc.
• Minor dairy. Glass of milk, piece of cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.
• Low fat
• Low sodium
• Lighter dressing
• Lighter sauces
• No sodas, sports drinks, or other sugary substances
• No fast foods

Allowances/Exceptions:

• Coffee and Tea
• V8 Juice or vegetable juice
• Some orange juices
• Some sports drinks low in sugar
• Tomato sauces
• Whole wheat pastas (in moderation)

This should give someone a start and I way to advance their own ideas.

Colby

250-165 to 190

I didn't just loose the weight overnight. If only it was that easy. I use my mind to mold what I wanted to see in the mirror looking back at me. I also became a full time student of the health industry. I have read and learned numerous things about keeping your weight in check. I may never have a six pack without surgery because of the huge difference I went through, however I know I will never be that large again.

First key thing, is to learn how to eat, when to eat and what to eat. Once someone learns how to accomplish this, they should notice a difference. I don't mean to go out to McDonald's every four hours and get a hamburger, no. You follow that routine and you will most likely gain 15 lbs in a week. I mean eating the correct foods. The foods that supply the body with nutrients to help burn the fat naturally in combination with exercise.

When someone of any age or routine setting learns this information. They should notice a difference within the first month realistically, some in the first 2 weeks. The benefits of eating correct are enormous. When body is sound it preforms so much better. Like turning your record player into a CD player. Smaller, more compact, and holds more information. Understand.
Colby

Healthy Weight

A healthy weight is a weight which you feel healthy. Its not a super thin, or super obese weight at all. If you feel like you fit your cloths and can manage your everyday routine with little effort; that is a healthy weight. So for instance, you work in an office and you can't walk the steps without being windy, well I'd say your were over weight. If you take the stairs with little effort and proper breathing, you should be considered a healthy weight.

People have different body types by nature. Some are natural thin, fit, or slightly overweight. So its not correct to say someone is out of shape when their are over or under weight.
Colby

Lifestyle Change

This is not a diet in anyway. Its learning about foods and general nutrition. Learning about what to eat to maintain a health weight. This will also will help those on a diet, that hate their diets. Diets are for those who are not willing to learn the information on their own but require guidelines. Lifestyle changes are for those who are willing to take that information to the next level and incorporate it into everyday life.
Colby

Trim through the holidays

I stayed on track with my hotel accommodations. Had to take the stairs many times while carrying varies bags up and down. Helped to keep the weight off from all the holiday goodness.

I also watched what I eat, as not to over eat or eat too much sugary substances. So many desserts, too much sugar. Its nice to splurge a little, however too much and I will be back at my high school weight before long if I continued that.
Colby

Splurge a Little

Dieting is not all about the foods you can't eat. However it is about maintain what you eat. Watch your normal diet to stay your normal weight, then cut when you need to loose some and add when you need to gain some. Maintaining eating the healthier foods is critical.

I say splurge a little. With the holidays fast approaching us, one can easily get off track. What I do to make sure I eat right and maintenance is to have one off meal a week, so I don't go over board. I get to eat one meal of anything I wish on the weekends as a reward to myself. I sometimes even eat cake or have ice cream during this meal, two things which are really bad for you if added regularly.

Doing this prevents me from cracking under the dieting pressure. If you are on such a strict diet you forget how bad those holiday foods can be on your body. Then you crack, and splurge on everything often over eating. Then you feel guilty. This routine reminds me how delicious this foods are, but also since my change in eating I feel the difference from these items more frequently. As a reminder I eat them only once a week to tell myself that I don't miss them.
Colby

Diabetes, can it be fought and won?

I believe it can. Back when I was 20, I had symptoms of diabetes. Got the low sugar headaches and everything. Now after I changed my diet and regularly exercise, I no longer have those symptoms.
Diabetes is hereditary yes. However I think it is also due to poor diet management. In the earlier stages, one can modify diet to rid ones self from the trouble outcome. If someone can identify the symptoms early and prevent further damage to the body through proper diet this can be achieved. I'm living proof.
Colby