Jan 10 2008
January 10, 2008
Don’t have the time!
This is a common phrase I hear all the time when it comes to eating healthy meals. This is also a common statement I hear for being able to eat small frequent meals throughout the day. I thought the same thing about “The Zone” when I first thought about having to weigh and measure all my meals. I couldn’t imagine how much time it was going to take to prepare 5-7 meals a day and also weigh and measure them. From my own experience with ”The Zone” I can say, it actually saves me time and makes me eat small frequent healthy meals.
What made me think of this common phrase was this morning when I crawled out of bed and went to go get my mug of coffee and start making all my meals. I was tired and just did not want to do it. Well to say the least that thought was short lived. I thought to myself that I don’t have the time not to make and prepare all my meals. What I mean is that my day is so busy that if I didn’t prepare them I probably would go long periods without eating and the foods I would probably eat would not be healthy. This type of eating would make me hungry, irritable, sluggish, and to many other things to list. This is why I took an hour this morning to prepare all my meals for the day. Even when I measure and weigh everything it doesn’t take me more than an hour to prepare 5-7 meals. I know it would take me a lot longer than an hour to try to find food throughout the day and I know for a fact it would not be as healthy.
I am still trying to stay disciplined and make my full month. If I had to grade myself this 2nd week into it, I would say I have a B so far. I am keeping my meals balanced and frequent. However, I am not quite sure what my total block intake is somedays but I know it is usually between 18 and 20.
I seem to be gaining some weight since starting ”The Zone” yet I feel like I am a little leaner. I believe this is because I was lacking some carbohydrates in my meals before I started “The Zone”. You will notice if you are taking in good quality carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables your portion size for these will be a lot larger than your protein portions; however, if you are taking in unfavorable carbs like breads and sugars, your carbohydrate portions will be much smaller.
I will leave you with a quote to think about:
“The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. Let food be your medicine.”
