Doctor and personal adviser, Susan Biali share with you his previous fights against weight and body image, while offering sound advice to lose weight .
By Dr. Susan Biali
When I was a kid, I thought my body was perfect: my arms were strong enough for the monkey bars and my legs were perfect for spinning again and again. But in 10 years, a member of my family (which shall remain nameless) called me the "chubby". Seeing me through the eyes of others, I began to worry about the size of my jeans and what I ate.
Then I turned 17. My friends and I went to a friend's cottage to celebrate getting our diplomas. On my way to the beach in my new colorful bikini, my boyfriend came over and whispered to me: "You're fed."
When I look at the photos of this trip, I am shocked because I'm beautiful in this swimsuit, as a 17 year old girl healthy. But then, it has destroyed me and my appetite and increasing fears of overweight turned into an eating disorder. I counted calories obsessively and I surentraînais daily.
I am eternally grateful to concerned friend who advised me to consult a nutritionist. This gave me some advice that I still follow: "Trust your body. If you only eat when you are hungry and you stop when you are satisfied, you will never have a weight problem. "
I tried it and I realized she was right. It made such a difference to me that I wanted to help others. I took a degree in dietetics and I became personal physician and adviser. I teach other women how to listen to their bodies and trust him for over 20 years now.
I like the concept of Best Health "Love your body" because a healthy body is really easy to love. Here are some ways that can help you reconnect with yourself:
Learn the language of your body
The majority of us grow too strong. Health problems related to stress accounted for 90% of visits to the doctor. In my office, the most common cases of stomach pain, tension in the neck or back, rashes and colds. People often go to the doctor for a quick solution. But ask yourself: "What my body wants me to change?" The answer may be that you need to slow down or stop eating too much junk food. Your body wants maybe you change careers. Pay attention to the answer.
Find the source of bad eating habits
The food is designed to nourish. However, as a counselor and physician, I meet women who consider food and their appetites as implacable enemies. A classic example is the woman who wants to lose weight, but can not resist eating a big bowl of ice cream while watching TV. Feeling helpless, she blames his "insatiable" appetite. The real problem is stress, loneliness or boredom, but it stifles these feelings with food.
Ask yourself what motivates your eating habits. Learn to tell the difference between real hunger and an insatiable need. Take time to enjoy the textures and flavors of your food and stop when you feel full. Once you have mastered your appetite, you'll be amazed that it is easy to eat to truly serve your body.
Work to feel strong and healthy
One of the women I advise recently realized that for 10 years his goal was to lose 10 pounds. She tried rigorous ways, losing weight temporarily and then resume. She finally decided to forget about weight loss and focus on a stronger body, healthier to simply feel better.
Even if she believed not have time to exercise, we found a solution since it was driving her kids to soccer three nights a week, we found a fitness center nearby. Now she lays her kids to soccer and goes to the center following a Zumba class. We also found easy to adopt habits that have allowed him to start eating better. Today, she plans a week of healthy meals and went to the grocery store once a week rather than take something every night going home.
She liked to feel good and to her surprise, she lost five pounds in a few weeks.
Consider making a few simple changes and smart choices. Find creative ways to establish good habits in your life instead of adding to an already busy schedules. Focus on your health rather than radical changes. Listen to your body, do the move and eat the good things. You'll love the results, and you love your body. This is guaranteed .