There are a lot of diets out there, but the following health pillars are what we believe summarizes a healthy way to live. We want to make these the norm slowly over time, so it becomes a way of life.
The 3 health pillars:
- Water: drink mostly water.
- Low Carb: eat mostly whole foods that are low carb.
- Fasting: eat 1 normal-sized meal. Reduce other meals. Avoid snacking.
Doing all three simultaneously can lead to a healthier you. It’s okay to make small exceptions, like taking a few bites of something when you are typically fasting. It’s about reframing the way you eat so there’s a new normal.
This is the end goal so we know what to aim for. However, the goal is to get there slowly based on your current starting point. The journey is the fun part. Forcing your body to suddenly adapt to all 3 will be too jarring and will not last. It takes 30 days to establish a few habits, so think in terms of months, not days.
These pillars can typically be seen as “boring”, or “not fun”, or “not enjoyable”. We want to adjust our habits slowly so that we can learn to love good things instead of self-destructive things. For example, how might we swap the joy of regularly eating candy for a greater joy of a thankful body that functions well?
Homework: Write down each of the 3 pillars.
- What % of what you drink is currently just water?
- What % of what you eat is currently not carbs?
- How many hours do you currently not eat in-between each meal?
