Breaking the Chain of Diet

“You are what you eat.”  I am not sure who said those words. After all, I like ice cream; and cake, and pies, and candy, and…  I do not have a sweet tooth. I have sweet teeth. Others like breads, red meats, deep fried …  Well, I guess I like those too.

Have you ever watched the show, “The Biggest Loser?”  There are some fascinating tips.

First, just don’t buy fattening food. If it is around, it gets eaten. Actually, there is some apple pie left over from the dinner party last night. Say, isn’t that a fruit?

1. Second count calories. That means, if I eat less calories today then eating my pie and ice cream last night was OK; right? Actually, it can be as a rare treat in moderation.
2. Learn to enjoy better foods with lower calories. OK, my wife finally taught me to eat salads. I now actually prefer to order salads when dining out than traditional foods. They are lighter, less guilty feeling, and my wife feels better. That makes me feel better.
3. Learn to cook creatively foods that are healthier and you can actually enjoy.

Here is the issue. If you are overweight, you feel more sluggish, tire easier, have more health issues, and generally die younger. Bad enough? How do you think a hiring manager views a big person versus a target weight person?

A company sees heavier people as a lower peak performer, a higher cost health risk, and less likely to fit into the executive suite or “success” image. That means the chain of diet could lead to not being hired or not making the compensation that your performance may suggest.

On the other hand, eating right leads to better health, higher self confidence, better appearance, more energy, and a longer life. It also means being more competitive in getting jobs, promotions, and clients.

How do you break the chains of diet?