Articles in the Naked Lifestyle Category

The Naked Numbers: My adventures in calorie counting

I’m not a big calorie counter. Actually, that’s an understatement. I’ve never counted a calorie in my life. That might seem odd for someone this deep into nutrition, but I fundamentally believe that the whole calories-in/calories-out thing is such a teensy part of the equation when it comes to health and yes, even to weight loss, that I’ve basically ignored it.
Also – naked truth here – I have a long ago history of being rather obsessive about my food intake and weight, and not in a good way. Calorie counting …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 18/04/11 am30 07:00 AM

 

Say hello to your most naked self: Lessons learned over 26.2 miles

Last weekend I ran the 2011 Los Angeles marathon.
There’s really no better way to see what you’re truly made of than running 26.2 miles. Want to test yourself even further? Run those miles in endless driving rain, bone-chilling winds, and a t-shirt and shorts.
For a small glimpse of what we ran through, check out this video I came across on YouTube:

 
There is no hiding from yourself here. Every self-doubt you knew you had along with all of those you didn’t come screaming to the surface as you question your sanity …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 24/03/11 pm31 06:13 PM

 

Cook from your heart, not your head – Step 2

Two weeks ago we looked at the first step of cooking from your heart: how to get in touch with your naked self, stripping away all the confusing messages from food marketers and tapping into your body’s innate wisdom. Today let’s take your naked self shopping.
Step Two: Shop Naked
No food in your fridge to satisfy what your body is REALLY asking for? Then follow the paved road to your local farmers market.
Start by walking the entire market once prior to buying anything, allowing your body to register all the possibilities. …

Written by Chef James on 28/02/11 pm28 12:45 PM

 

Cook from your heart, not your head – Step 1

This Valentine’s Day week, we at Eat Naked will not be commenting on how to make heart-shaped food. Instead we’re going to share the “DIY” for putting you heart into your cooking. Thus begins step one of a three-part series on cooking from your heart, not your head.
Step One: The Naked Self
We assume that because we need to eat to survive that we’re supposed to like cooking, or better yet, that we’re supposed to be good at cooking. Truth be told, most of the world doesn’t want anything to do …

Written by Chef James on 15/02/11 am28 11:17 AM

 

The Naked Truth: When food is comfort

“We eat to feel or not feel something.”
A wise friend said this to me years ago when we were talking about craving unhealthy foods.
I spend a lot of time working with my clients on listening to, trusting, and responding to what their body is asking for. This can be rather tricky, especially when it sounds like your body is asking for something you know isn’t going to serve you or your health in the bigger picture.
Let me get naked with you: my favorite comfort food is pasta. I could eat …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 07/02/11 am28 11:19 AM

 

Talking Naked Food with Amanda Telford at MenuMasters

Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to talk food with Amanda Telford of the new service Menu Masters. They take care of the planning piece of making your own dinner: menu planning along with a full grocery list. It’s one less thing you have to think about for home cooking.
Check out our conversation here.
Related posts:

Kale Chips: A great alternative to potato chips
Easy Sunday Roast Chicken
Kitchen Sink Breakfast

Written by Margaret Floyd on 28/01/11 pm31 01:06 PM

 

Eat to thrive: Fight the winter blues with these immune boosting strategies

It’s that time of year. Colds and flu bugs run rampant as sales of NyQuil and Kleenex go through the roof. Ah, flu season. Are flu shots and excessive hand-washing really your only, or best, prevention?
Here’s a list of my top strategies for boosting your internal army of bug fighters. With the right love and a little attention, your body’s own natural defenses will do a fabulous job of keeping you healthy and strong.
Digestion
Did you know that approximately 80% of your immune system lines your gut? That means the health …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 27/01/11 am31 07:00 AM

 

Naked Living and Authenticity: A resolution for the rest of us

At this time last year, I took on the incredible and daunting challenge of living 2010 as though it were my last year on earth. It was scary, exciting, and one of the most rewarding years of my entire life.
It was a year of risk-taking. My two major goals for the year – to write my first book and run my first marathon – were daunting, and put everything else I did into focus. I honed my goal-setting and -achieving skills like never before, and was amazed at all the …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 06/01/11 am31 09:54 AM

 

A Naked Christmas Tree?

Every Christmas I have an internal struggle: to Christmas tree or not to Christmas tree? And if Christmas tree, then a real, once-living tree, or a plastic fake one? Which is the more responsible option? Is there one? Should we skip the tree altogether or decorate a potted plant we nominate for the tasks of upholding Christmas cheer and standing guard over the presents?

Written by Margaret Floyd on 20/12/10 am31 08:00 AM

 

A Diet or a Lifestyle? Or: Why wait until Monday?

Something I often hear when working with clients on a particular lifestyle or food change is “Okay, I’ll start that Monday.” Fair enough. Monday’s the start of a new week and it’s nice to connect our beginnings together. Feels fresh and appropriate. But it gets me wondering, why wait until Monday? What about today? What about starting now?
I’ve been having a lot of these conversations lately, and I think I’m sniffing out some of the key differences between a diet and a lifestyle. We nutrition and health types throw these …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 13/12/10 am31 10:00 AM

 
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