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Input - Output <<< = 0 ; A simple way to stay healthy
Being an engineer, I tend to look at any problem with a set of inputsthat result in a set of outputs and the only way to manage the outcomeis to either control the inputs or manage the system in between. Oh!Come on! Don't give up! This is not going to be an Engineering 101lecture.
Let us take our body in this context; our body beingthe system, the food being the inputs and calories burnt being theoutput. When we consume more calories that we burn, we deposit thedifference in our body (input>output). When we consume less than weburn, we use what we have stored in our body (input<output)and when we consume as much as we burn, we stay course (input=output).However, most of us belong to the category of input>>output andtherefore end up building a nice round THOPPAI (also known as beerbelly, the ugly mass over the waist, ab, excess tires or a lovehandle). Let us talk about how to keep our inputs in control.
EATHEALTHY, EAT SLOW, and EAT LESS. Finding good food to eat is not thathard, staying away from bad good is the tough job. Eat a good mix ofhigh fiber, whole grain, high protein foods. Stay away from the nastywhite rice and the bleached wheat flour. Lots of fruits and veggieswith a good balance of proteins from lentils, beans and tofu should dothe job. Keep the sodas away and the Halloween candies far away fromthe kids. Bottom line, consume foods that are crunchy, colorful andnatural. Alright! Alright! let us get to the tough challenge; eatingslow and eating less. Most of us spend 8-10 hours a dayslouching in front of a glowing monitor. We burn electric energy andnot enough calories in our daily lives. Therefore, the first step to consuming less is to EAT SLOW. Enjoythe food. The chefs (including the spouse who cooks) work hard to cookyou a meal and take pride in what they serve. Give the attention itdeserves. Smell the food, taste it and chew slow. Leave the silver onthe plate and rest your back after a mouthful. Scientific research hasshown that it takes about 15 minutes for your brain to understand thestomach is full. So, when you relax and eat slow, you WILL EAT LESS.
Ihave always wondered at people who load their plate with 15 differentitems in a buffet. Why? Take small portions on your plate and eat moreoften. Enjoy the food. Stay healthy. Increase the output, reduce theinput and put your body to work.
EAT HEALTHY. EAT SLOW. EAT LESS.
Let us take our body in this context; our body beingthe system, the food being the inputs and calories burnt being theoutput. When we consume more calories that we burn, we deposit thedifference in our body (input>output). When we consume less than weburn, we use what we have stored in our body (input
EATHEALTHY, EAT SLOW, and EAT LESS. Finding good food to eat is not thathard, staying away from bad good is the tough job. Eat a good mix ofhigh fiber, whole grain, high protein foods. Stay away from the nastywhite rice and the bleached wheat flour. Lots of fruits and veggieswith a good balance of proteins from lentils, beans and tofu should dothe job. Keep the sodas away and the Halloween candies far away fromthe kids. Bottom line, consume foods that are crunchy, colorful andnatural. Alright! Alright! let us get to the tough challenge; eatingslow and eating less.
Ihave always wondered at people who load their plate with 15 differentitems in a buffet. Why? Take small portions on your plate and eat moreoften. Enjoy the food. Stay healthy. Increase the output, reduce theinput and put your body to work.
EAT HEALTHY. EAT SLOW. EAT LESS.
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