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.”
- Hippocrates

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