SO I have heard many people recently wanting to switch over to the blood type lifestyle and eating patterns for health reasons which I think is absolutely AMAZING. It really makes me excited to hear how many people are interested in becoming healthier and treating their bodies better.
But...I have also heard people kind of getting confused, frustrated, or super strict when trying to adapt the diet guidelines. And trust me,if you look at it as a "diet" or as "limitations", it will drive you crazy.
so this blog entry is just some helpful hints when you are trying to make the switch over to the blood type lifestyle. hope it is somewhat helpful and makes you happier:D
1. don't try it cold turkey. ease into it. you will be less frustrated. start with the most important things to cut out, because once you notice a difference in how you feel, you will want to change and adapt more. for instance, blood type O's, cut out the gluten and wheat products right off the bat. start buying Ezekial 4:9 bread and tortillas. Or spelt bread. or rice based products. start cutting down on carbs all together. and slowly start eliminating the dairy products on the avoid list. the changes you see will be dramatic and only encourage you to start changing more.
2. don't be afraid of the neutral list. I know some people start the program and think "I'm only going to eat beneficial. neutral only when absolutely necessary". but to be honest, that's a little ridiculous. it's an amazing feat you are even considering the health change, so why torture yourself? that's when it seems more like a major diet than a sustainable lifestyle. Even now, and I've been following the program for months, I still eat a lot off of the neutral list. I love bananas, and hemp ice cream, and cereal. I'm not giving those things up and I shouldn't have to. they aren't hurting me. Once you start getting used to the program, try thinking "I'm going to eat something beneficial at every meal". that way you will be feeling better but not depriving yourself of good food.
3. don't be stuck at home. enjoy eating out every once in a while. it may be scary at first, but it's just because you've never looked at a menu so closely before to check ingredients. when first starting, have the mind set of "avoiding the avoid foods", not "only eat the beneficial foods". majority of the time, you will find a number of entrees you can eat, even if it's mostly neutral ingredients. check the menu online before you go out to make sure there is something you will enjoy. Suggest a place you know you can get something truly satisfying. I will be continually blogging about restaurants that have a number of options for the blood typers out there:D
4. it's not a diet. so don't deprive yourself. eat when your hungry. eat as much as you want. don't eat when you're not hungry. learn to listen when your body is telling you to eat or not to. the best part about this lifestyle is that as long as you are eating the right things, you are digesting food easily, allowing you to eat more. I eat more now than I ever have and am at a thin, stable body weight.
5. have fun and experiment in the kitchen. get creative! start making "mock meals" and playing around with ingredients. look up other gluten free bloggers or watch for the links I will start posting of good recipes and blogs to follow. if you are in the mood for something, try making it with your new lifestyle in mind! like i wanted pizza tonight, so i made it with a tortilla and mock cheese and vegetables. or i wanted ice cream but we didn't have any hemp or almond ice cream one night so i made my own pumpkin ice cream! don't be afraid to make new creations! it's all about trial and error. make it a game and it doubles the fun lol
hope these helped. and if you need motivation or advice, don't hesitate to ask:-)
you are loved.
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