Today on the Give-Back Diet, Day 21, let’s take stock on what we’re giving back: the unhealthy foods and how we are giving back to others.<\/p>\n
In the past 2 weeks, we have been encouraging each other to stop buying junk food, and fast food – in favor of healthier, fresh food. I’ve encouraged you to eat more vegetables and fruits, and whole-grains. In addition to eating foods having more nutrition, what is also happening is I am suggesting you eat more fiber in your food. Eating whole food that has the fiber still in it is good for you in many ways: it fills you up with less, it helps in digestion, and some of the high-fiber foods can help lower cholesterol.<\/p>\n
What processed foods, like fast-food and junk food snacks have you given-back to the multinational corporations that make them? What have you replaced them with? PLEASE POST. How are you doing on weight, and body measurements? PLEASE LET US KNOW IN A POST. Are you trading donuts for apples? Are you giving back the candy-bar afternoon treat for a smoothie?<\/p>\n
I’m also encouraging you to shift some of your focus away from your own problems and struggles, and give-back some help to others. I see you’ve been posting and sharing what you’re doing; that’s so GREAT! Today, let’s also think about what you can give-back to your community.<\/p>\n
Have you been to a weight loss\/health support group? You might want to try Overeater’s Anonymous, or another 12-step group. Many hospitals offer groups at low cost or free. Also, you may want to volunteer your time at a senior center or recreation center. Churches, also, are great places to get people together. If you can’t find one that’s right for you – suggest to your pastor, priest or leader that a group be started – you may even want to be the leader.<\/p>\n
Helping others is so rewarding, in many ways. Making a commitment to help a friend, or someone who is having a hard time, allows you to learn new ideas, and feel good that you’re doing something meaningful.<\/p>\n
Please, teach us! Tell us about your experiences helping others, and offer some ideas for how we can reach out, and give-back.<\/p>\n