My Secret Diet?
I keep hearing that everyone all over Molokai is trying the 21 days diet. Awesome! That means you are already aware that you need to change something, and you are trying hard. Is 21 days the magical number that you need to create a new eating habit? Enough people keep saying this, so of course everyone is starting to believe.
Let's look a little at how changing habits really works. In the 1960s a plastic surgeon called Maxwell Maltz did research, and noticed on himself, that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. His book Psycho Cybernetics went on to sell 30 million copies!
But is that true for everyone?
How long does it really take to form a new habit?
Recent studies show that small changes actually take around 2 months. If you want to set honest and realistic expectations for yourself then the reality is that it will most likely take you anywhere from 2 months to 8 months. Not 21 days… You need to commit to the system, and you need to really believe that it will work. Forget the number of days and focus instead on doing your work, and your progress. Keep your weight down, yes, but it's so much more important to be healthy for your whole life than just temporarily losing weight.
Here's a sample meal plan for you, to help you take the first step! If you have any health issues then of course do check with your physician first.
Meal 1:
- 4 egg whites,1 whole egg
- 2 slices of 100% whole wheat bread
- 1 apple or 1/2 papaya
- 1 pack plain oatmeal
- 4 oz lean chicken or other protein source
- Green salads or veggies with 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup of greek yoghurt
- 15 raw almonds
- 4 oz fish
- 1/2 cup of sweet potatoes
- 2 serving green salads or veggies with 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or other protein source