Journey to Good Health

Greetings fellow bloggers and readers. I am grateful and happy to be finally communicating with you again. From my previous blog of several weeks ago, I noted that I would be writing my next piece on Disproportionate Portions.

But first, a little history.

Some years ago, a popular manufacturer of antacid tablets came up with a brilliant commercial which was a true reflection of a life moment then as it is now. The sixty second spot depicted a middle-aged man just having finished his dinner, holding his tummy with an alarmed look in his eyes as he stares into the camera. His only words, spoken as if he was on his last breath, were “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing.”  He then takes a few tablets and, within 1o seconds, is smiling and happy again.

Now I humbly admit that I know I have thought or felt this same way myself. And respectfully, I suspect that I may have a few supporters out there.  As per other occasions in life, having a bit too much is often times purely unintentional, like your first (and perhaps last) visit to a buffet with so many delectable goodies too numerous to mention….or turn down.

For me, overeating was not something that I intentially set out to do. It is one of those  subtle  life practices that began with having a bit more than I was used to and before I knew it, I found myself being overweight and behind the proverbial lemon meringue pie behind the proverbial eight ball.

Now if I was training to become a professional competitive eater, such as the world record holder of eating hot dogs, then you can appreciate how I would need to live a weenie-oriented life style, move to New York  (Hot Dog Capital of the World ) and not make any long term retirement plans.

But I am not. Compared to the time when our middle-aged man from above almost  accidently blew  himself up, there has been a lot of supportive information that has come out on what foods are good for our health and that proportion size plays an equal role in the process. And we don’t have to starve ourselves.

For me, speaking to a dietician was a good start. As well, I have learned that some physicians have studied dietary and proper eating measures and, through their medical practice, can educate us about our cholesterol and other levels and advise us on how we can address these through improved eating habits.

It all boils down to making smart choices

Then we can return to the buffet if we want.

Next week: The Festive or Feastive Season Approaches.

Have a week of good health.

Rick