The term "wellness" is defined as a combination of two things; the state of being disease free and healthy (http://www.wikipedia.com/). While the word "wellness" has become a "catch phrase" for the weight loss industry, it actually is meant to reverse our thinking about weight loss. Here are some simple steps to understanding how to achieve a level of wellness that will not only produce weight loss but more importantly produce better overall health and wellbeing:
1) Eat whole foods, at least 2 cups of fruits and 2 cups of vegetables throughout the day, before the middle of your day.
2) Eat whole bran, wheat, and oat products (cereals, breads, etc). Never eat anything that is enriched or bleached.
3) Read the labels. Once you read the label you'll start taking control of your wellness. To learn how to understand the label, visit http://nutrition.about.com/od/recipesmenus/ss/learnlabels.htm.
4) Eliminate simple/refined carbohydrates (sugar, corn syrup, processed foods). When you start reading the labels you'll find that "corn syrup" is often used to sweeten food.
5) Eat lean, skinless white meat (no red meat/no pork) and seafood (fresh or wild catch - no Farm Raised).
6) Eat 1 tablespoon of healthy fats (monounsaturated - nuts, Olive Oil, Omega 3) with every meal.
7) Learn how to "visually" calculate your calories/protein/carbs and fats. Commit to learning one new "visual" calculation each day (i.e. recognize a cup of rice, an ounce of nuts, etc.) so you can easily comprehend the value of what you're eating/consuming.
Small steps and adaptable habits help you reach wellness one calorie at a time and assist in reversing bad habits accumulated over a lifetime.
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