Building A Better Relationship With Food

Two to three percent of the country has an eating disorder, but up to half of Americans have a “disordered” relationship with food, exercise and their bodies. In addition to that, over 40 percent of Americans are overweight.

According to one healthcare organization, this may be what an unhealthy relationship with food looks like:

• You have rigid rules about the food you eat, such as what type of food you eat, the exact amount of food you eat, or limited times for when to eat.
• You feel guilty about eating and, at times, may even eat secretly.
• You binge eat, which is often followed by a feeling of guilt and shame.

If this sounds like you, take heart. Better habits can be created, and there are ways to build a better relationship with food. Intention is undoubtedly important for solving problems and reaching goals. But the smallest action is worth far more. It takes "doing" to change your life for the better. 

If you aren’t satisfied with the quality of your health or the way you eat, please do something about it! Nothing has a more significant impact on our physical and mental health than the fundamental way we experience and interact with our food.

1. Don’t go overboard! 

Being too restrictive can be unrealistic and actually lead to compulsive thinking about food. It’s not about banishing your food favorites forever. Permit occasional treats, like once every week and special occasions.

2. Faulty food labeling? 

You might be missing the point if you label your foods as strictly good or bad. Know that relapsing on junk food may lead to overeating but that doesn’t make you a bad person. 

Hold a healthy perspective on food, and don’t beat yourself up.

3. Busy hands, quiet mind

Passive activities such as TV, music, or radio do well with "busy work" like crochet, drawing, crossword, and other puzzles, cards, or even doodling! That little bit of focus can keep your mind from wandering and your hands from reaching for the snack bowl!

4. Walk! Breathe!

Walking is more than just exercise; it's a natural tranquilizer that can "get you out of your head." Instead of reacting to food thoughts on impulse, commit to a small delay before indulging. Take a short walk or do some deep breathing before allowing any munchy activities. 

5. Don’t go hungry!

Even if you’ve passed on the junk foods, kicked the sugar habit and eat well to eliminate cravings, real hunger is a huge attention grabber.

When hunger calls, reach for an Almased nutritional shake, and you'll feel full for hours. It's quick, easy and good for a host of reasons! Read on...

“Decision Dread” is just one reason why Almased is so effective for weight loss, habit discipline and lifestyle change.

If you choose Phase One of the Almased Figure Plan, you’ll be drinking three Almased shakes to replace three daily meals. (Also included are veggie juice or broth, plenty of water and coffee or tea if you like). On phase one of the Figure Plan, you won't have to make any foodie decisions. It’s likely that compulsive food thoughts become significantly reduced. 

You won't need to think about what to buy at the store, what to eat for your next meal, what to prepare for dinner or what dressing to put on your salad. There’s no need to think about food at all, and that's a good thing! You’d be surprised how your whole life can change when the constant mind buzz about food no longer occupies your attention. 

Why Almased is your best choice

The Almased Weight Loss Phenomenon™ is the low-glycemic high-protein meal replacement and food supplement that's been studied in universities worldwide for over 15 years. 

Almased provides a variety of benefits to the human body, such as blood sugar and metabolic support. 

According to research at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, after the first day of drinking Almased, the basal metabolic rate increases and stays up when consumed daily. 

Because Almased resets your appetite, you’ll feel full longer while burning fat for fuel first. The University of Freiburg, Germany, attributes this to Almased’s beneficial impact on the appetite hormones ghrelin and leptin.