Guidelines for Good Eating

I have just finished reading Running for Mortals, by John 'the Penguin' Bingham and his wife, 'Coach' Jenny Hadfield.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and just read it in about 2 sittings... it is not particularly new, but it has some really good information in it and one of the chapters that really hit home with me was about running and weight loss.

I have been watching my weight for years.... you would probably call me obsessive.  But aside from that little thing, I found this list of guidelines very helpful, and sensible. 

Maybe you will too...

From Running for Mortals
By John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield

　

• Watch for empty calories that you mindlessly consume.
• Be aware of portion size.
• Start your day with a balanced breakfast.
• Include healthy snacks throughout the day and between meals.
• Watch for persistent low-level eating - popcorn at the movies, potato chips in front of the television.
• Get the good foods in first.
• Think of food as fuel.
• Make sure you can see your food. (No hiding your broccoli under cheese sauce.)
• Be aware of your fantasy food myths like these: broken cookies have no calories; it doesn't count if you eat it standing up. 
• Figure out what triggers your desire for food.
• Stay hydrated.
• Remember that every day is a day to start over.