Comments on: Is This the Secret to Feeling 100%? http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:51:00 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: farouk http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-72143 farouk Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:53:56 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-72143 nice post, i have noticed that whenever i eat until i am full i find myself not in the mood, i do believe that leaving a space in my stomach makes me more energetic and happy nice post, i have noticed that whenever i eat until i am full i find myself not in the mood, i do believe that leaving a space in my stomach makes me more energetic and happy

]]> By: Bookmarks about Trust http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-69022 Bookmarks about Trust Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:30:04 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-69022 [...] - bookmarked by 5 members originally found by turen007 on 2008-10-16 Is This the Secret to Feeling 100%? http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/ - bookmarked by 5 members [...] [...] – bookmarked by 5 members originally found by turen007 on 2008-10-16 Is This the Secret to Feeling 100%? http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/ – bookmarked by 5 members [...]

]]> By: Stephen http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65902 Stephen Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:22:31 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65902 This article lists some really good questions we each should ask ourselves. Often I am asked for advice by others regarding what is healthy and what they should be eating. I try to help by pointing them in directions that are generally a lot healthier then what they are currently doing. However I always conclude with the advice that they listen to their body and experiment. I just wrote an article on my blog regarding what is the best diet for you. What I have to say is the product of about 20 years of experimentation and broad reading. There is one simple diet that works for everyone although it is different for everyone. Sounds conflicting? Check it out. This article lists some really good questions we each should ask ourselves. Often I am asked for advice by others regarding what is healthy and what they should be eating. I try to help by pointing them in directions that are generally a lot healthier then what they are currently doing. However I always conclude with the advice that they listen to their body and experiment.

I just wrote an article on my blog regarding what is the best diet for you. What I have to say is the product of about 20 years of experimentation and broad reading. There is one simple diet that works for everyone although it is different for everyone. Sounds conflicting? Check it out.

]]> By: The Office Diet » Listening to your body – eating well http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65657 The Office Diet » Listening to your body – eating well Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:30:50 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65657 [...] wrote a post for Pick the Brain last week about listening to your body when it comes to sifting through all the good and bad advice out there about dieting: Often, we [...] [...] wrote a post for Pick the Brain last week about listening to your body when it comes to sifting through all the good and bad advice out there about dieting: Often, we [...]

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65288 Stephen Hopson Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:50:30 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65288 I must be in the flow with the universe because lately every time I want to know the answer to something on my mind, an answer appears out of nowhere such as this article. Over at my blog I decided to undertake a 30 day "Tim Ferriss Diet" (hate that word since it implies one day you'll go off it but in this case I'm experimenting to see what works). I eat at least 3 meals starting off with scrambled eggs, black beans and mixed vegetables. One thing I noticed during this 30 day trial is increased energy throughout the day - I used to want to power nap at mid-afternoon. Not so much anymore. Because I put myself on this "new lifestyle change," I'm much more aware of how my body is feeling. It's interesting to see my level of awareness go up. This was a timely article because it was a reminder to stay aware and pay attention to what our bodies are telling us. Our bodies "know" but if we're not aware, then we don't respond accordingly. But I'm acutely aware of how I'm feeling since undertaking this 30 day experiment. It's been pretty interesting, not to mention drastically life changing (for instance, no more cereal - BOO HOO). BTW I wanted to say to @Thomas - "I know how hard it is to give cheese - I LOVE cheese too." While I've eliminated cheese from this 30-day trial, I do not plan to deny myself the pleasures of cheese - the key, from what I'm learning is moderation. That's all. We can do that. I think denying ourselves is a big killer - it's the #1 reason why we fall off the wagon because we deny ourselves our favorite foods. I must be in the flow with the universe because lately every time I want to know the answer to something on my mind, an answer appears out of nowhere such as this article.

Over at my blog I decided to undertake a 30 day “Tim Ferriss Diet” (hate that word since it implies one day you’ll go off it but in this case I’m experimenting to see what works). I eat at least 3 meals starting off with scrambled eggs, black beans and mixed vegetables. One thing I noticed during this 30 day trial is increased energy throughout the day – I used to want to power nap at mid-afternoon. Not so much anymore.

Because I put myself on this “new lifestyle change,” I’m much more aware of how my body is feeling. It’s interesting to see my level of awareness go up. This was a timely article because it was a reminder to stay aware and pay attention to what our bodies are telling us.

Our bodies “know” but if we’re not aware, then we don’t respond accordingly. But I’m acutely aware of how I’m feeling since undertaking this 30 day experiment. It’s been pretty interesting, not to mention drastically life changing (for instance, no more cereal – BOO HOO).

BTW I wanted to say to @Thomas – “I know how hard it is to give cheese – I LOVE cheese too.” While I’ve eliminated cheese from this 30-day trial, I do not plan to deny myself the pleasures of cheese – the key, from what I’m learning is moderation. That’s all. We can do that. I think denying ourselves is a big killer – it’s the #1 reason why we fall off the wagon because we deny ourselves our favorite foods.

]]> By: Tabs http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65258 Tabs Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:49:16 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65258 Mine is salt, I am not crazy about salt but I have had so much on my plate lately that i have not paid enough attention to salt. I can feel it in my body, I can taste it in everything. As of today I have reduced my salt intake by 50% but I am still suffering side effects of three months of careless eating. Here's to drinking more water. -Tabs Mine is salt, I am not crazy about salt but I have had so much on my plate lately that i have not paid enough attention to salt. I can feel it in my body, I can taste it in everything. As of today I have reduced my salt intake by 50% but I am still suffering side effects of three months of careless eating.

Here’s to drinking more water.

-Tabs

]]> By: melissa http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65238 melissa Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:21:02 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65238 Great post. I think everyone's body reacts differently to food. I echo Blogversary's comment on sugar. It never used to bother me, but after having a baby 5 years ago I get a wicked headache if I eat or drink something very sugary. I also get really irritable after about two weeks on a carb restricted diet. I have trouble sleeping and I get jittery. So now I have added a few high fiber carbs back into my daily routine and I am more calm and relaxed. Great post. I think everyone’s body reacts differently to food. I echo Blogversary’s comment on sugar. It never used to bother me, but after having a baby 5 years ago I get a wicked headache if I eat or drink something very sugary.

I also get really irritable after about two weeks on a carb restricted diet. I have trouble sleeping and I get jittery. So now I have added a few high fiber carbs back into my daily routine and I am more calm and relaxed.

]]> By: Holly http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65232 Holly Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:46:50 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65232 I am regularly ridiculed at work for 'eating like a bird', but after several months of feeling bloated and lethargic for the better part of the day, I realised that it was general after lunch that the feeling started. So I started to eat slowly and stop as soon as the feeling of hunger had subsided (not always continuing to eat until the feeling went away entirely). Wouldn't you know, I started being able to focus in the afternoons. I am regularly ridiculed at work for ‘eating like a bird’, but after several months of feeling bloated and lethargic for the better part of the day, I realised that it was general after lunch that the feeling started. So I started to eat slowly and stop as soon as the feeling of hunger had subsided (not always continuing to eat until the feeling went away entirely). Wouldn’t you know, I started being able to focus in the afternoons.

]]> By: Shanel Yang http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65226 Shanel Yang Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:20:18 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65226 When it came to food, my whole family were compulsive overeaters. Some were also bulimic and anorexic. So, we really didn't know how to listen to our bodies for the correct signals. It was as if we had shorted all the hunger/satiety indicators. Anyway, it helped a lot to reset everything by doing a water fast. After 8 days of only water and herbal tea, I finally experienced true hunger for the first time and ended the fast. As a result, I had detoxed decades of bad eating and reset my tastebuds for natural healthier foods. Eventually I returned to more junk food -- but not even close to the amount I had been consuming before the fast. This year I fasted again -- this time for 10 days and 5 days of post fast for a total weight loss of 20 lbs. immediately afterwards and was able to cut out alcohol completely and transition to a mostly raw food diet. But, it was surprisingly easy to do b/c, as you recommend, my body was able to signal to me what it needed. Sometimes it needs sugar, so I give it a little sugar (fresh fruit). Sometimes it needs salt, so I give it a bit of that (popcorn with salt). Though I used to force myself to drink a lot of water, mostly with my meals, I have since learned that drinking too much liquid is not good for proper digestion and changing that habit has made a huge difference in my health. No more cramps or indigestion! Anyway, I chronicled my fast and the amazing benefits I gained from it at http://shanelyang.com/2008/07/03/fasting-log-day-1/ for all who have ever thought about fasting for health or weight loss. It's also fantastic for your skin! : ) When it came to food, my whole family were compulsive overeaters. Some were also bulimic and anorexic. So, we really didn’t know how to listen to our bodies for the correct signals. It was as if we had shorted all the hunger/satiety indicators. Anyway, it helped a lot to reset everything by doing a water fast. After 8 days of only water and herbal tea, I finally experienced true hunger for the first time and ended the fast. As a result, I had detoxed decades of bad eating and reset my tastebuds for natural healthier foods. Eventually I returned to more junk food — but not even close to the amount I had been consuming before the fast. This year I fasted again — this time for 10 days and 5 days of post fast for a total weight loss of 20 lbs. immediately afterwards and was able to cut out alcohol completely and transition to a mostly raw food diet. But, it was surprisingly easy to do b/c, as you recommend, my body was able to signal to me what it needed. Sometimes it needs sugar, so I give it a little sugar (fresh fruit). Sometimes it needs salt, so I give it a bit of that (popcorn with salt). Though I used to force myself to drink a lot of water, mostly with my meals, I have since learned that drinking too much liquid is not good for proper digestion and changing that habit has made a huge difference in my health. No more cramps or indigestion! Anyway, I chronicled my fast and the amazing benefits I gained from it at http://shanelyang.com/2008/07/03/fasting-log-day-1/ for all who have ever thought about fasting for health or weight loss. It’s also fantastic for your skin! : )

]]> By: Alex Fayle http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/comment-page-1/#comment-65225 Alex Fayle Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:20:01 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/is-this-the-secret-to-feeling-100/#comment-65225 I lived for 10 years with misdiagnosed fibromyalgia which turned out to be a yeast overload. I did an anti-Candida diet for a year and felt great for the first time in a decade. Now periodically I have to do a detox and if I eat too much wheat/sugar, I end up sleeping poorly and in pain. Of course living in Spain, that's not easy where there's sugar in everything and bread is the basis for most of what people eat. I lived for 10 years with misdiagnosed fibromyalgia which turned out to be a yeast overload. I did an anti-Candida diet for a year and felt great for the first time in a decade. Now periodically I have to do a detox and if I eat too much wheat/sugar, I end up sleeping poorly and in pain.

Of course living in Spain, that’s not easy where there’s sugar in everything and bread is the basis for most of what people eat.

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