The rule of thumb here, as in everything, is to listen to your body. Do you feel hungry? If so, eat. Do you not feel hungry? Then don’t eat. This is the way that our forefathers ate, and this is the normal way of eating for our bodies. There was no obesity problem in the olden days, and there were even no dieting foods available back then. We’ve lost sight of this simple way of eating in the current jungle of diets and weight loss programs.
What to eat then? It is advisable to try to keep a balance of protein, vegetables, fruit, fats, dairy and grain in your daily intake of food, but don’t fret it first. If you come from the dieting cycle background, take it easy and go for the foods you really like. Remember, don’t stuff yourself, the food won’t go anywhere. Eat only until the hunger is no longer there. When you reach the stage where you are comfortable with the concept of eating anything, begin paying more attention to that you get enough vitamins and minerals and that you eat varied enough food. You can eat vitamin pills until that to ensure that you get the required nutrients. Trying to move to a perfect, balanced diet right away will very likely not work if you have a dieting cycle -background, so be gentle with yourself.
How can my weight drop this way?
Your weight will drop because your body will use all the food you eat. By eating only when you are hungry, you ensure that. The hungry groan of your tummy is your body’s way of telling you that fuel is getting low, and refueling is needed soon.Remember also that when you learn to eat in this simple way, you won’t be overeating or stuffing yourself even if you were eating fats and sugars. Also, fats and sugars both are natural substances that our bodies can use, unlike artificial sweeteners and additives that you find in most low-calorie foods. Because you now eat normally, the extra weight from overeating won’t last in your body. It will slowly slip away.