My new passion: being healthy

There is not one big secret to weight loss, there are lots of them. Here are some tried and tested ways to boost your metabolism and kick start weight loss that you can try right away. The trick is to start today, gradually and steadily adopting a few new tips.

Drink 1 liter of water for every 50lbs of body weight.
Minimize caffeine– it’s a quick fix that ultimately drains you
Eat organic- it’s higher quality and more nutritious
Rest before you reach the point of crashing
Eat plenty of green vegetables
Eat something raw with every meal
Eat Asian food
Walk or bike to wherever you can
Upgrade your chocolate to dark and organic
Ditchartificial sweeteners
Eat whole grains and root vegetables daily
Cook some of your own food, Make friends with your kitchen and fridge
Practice yoga
Avoid or reduce white flour
Meditate frequently
Experiment with eating less meat
Explore Indian spices
Write a journal tracking what energizes you and drains you
Eat more beans and legumes
Eat seasonally
Stay away from the TV and the computer 1 hour before bed
Eat regularly – don’t skip meals
Reduce your dairy intake
Upgrade the quality of your food across the board
Throw out any hydrogenated oils in your pantry
Get the sugar out of your diet – start reading labels
Grow fresh herbs in your window and add them to your food
Drink herbal teas
Allow yourself enough time to sleep
Observe your breath and strive to breathe deeply
Be bad once in a while
Eat a wholesome breakfast
Eat slowly and chew well
Eat even more vegetables
Avoid MSG and other food additives
Eat lightly in the evening
Enjoy soups frequently – learn how easy it is to make your own
Do a cleanse once or twice a year
Eat a range of seaweeds
Skip the elevator, take the stairs.
Use extravirgin olive oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, flax seed oil and organic butter
Take a walk after dinner
Don’t take all the fat out of your diet
Drink freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices
Incorporate sprouts into your salads
Reduce white sugar by adding in less refined natural sweeteners
Eat a variety of different colored fruits and vegetables daily
Create a good support network
Include a variety of flavors in your diet not forgetting bitter, astringent and pungent tastes
Set aside one night a week all for yourself
Foster a sense of humor – laugh a lot
Experiment with green superfoods like spirulina and wheat grass
Discard your table salt and go for high quality sea salt
Learn to cook quick, easy and delicious meals
Face your fears – where there is fear there is energy and power
Eat fat dissolving vegetables daily
Eat your main meal at lunch time