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The Shocking Truth About Why You Don’t Like Healthy Foods.

September 5, 2011 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

The reason why people do not like or eat some of the healthy foods is…well,  it has nothing to do with taste or your taste buds. It is all psychological. It is very simple, I encourage you to start orienting yourself to eat healthy foods you dont usually like and stay very positively emotional, constantly look for the benefits from them when you eat those foods. Just test it for 3 weeks each day eating a certain type of veggie that you dont usually like.

Ask yourself: do i constantly try to like healthy foods? When someone hands/serves me healthy food, do i smile and take it with open arms or I make faces internally and say: Oh boy, I wish I had some chocolate now, I dont like those eggs, avocado, broccoli, asparagus.

Make sure you fill yourself with positive emotions while you are eating it. The more reasons you can come up for why this veggie is so healthy, delicious and awesome the sooner you will transform your taste for it.

If you are really serious about your health which you should be, I would even recommend you going to a higher level and write down all the reasons why and benefits you would receive from eating the veggie you chose and read them every day.

I know it sounds almost crazy and silly but stay with me here and be as open as possible about it and this is when you would see some positive changes

You have to change the way you think, feel, and talk to yourself in a positive way with benefits about healthy food and you will see how soon you will like them.

Simply put you need to change the way you have programmed your brain (as much as some of you will not like this expression), or your attitude toward healthy food.

This is not a theory. It is science and it works but it won’t work if you put it to the test.

If you find it valuable share it with your friends and let me know what you think by commenting below

Your 3 Pillar Coach Hristo

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The Third Cause Of Death In US

August 28, 2011 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

Just uploaded this video from youtube. It is a short interview with my friend and colleague Dr Peter Glidden (Naturopathic Doctor). He has a practice in Naperville, Ill and helps people recover from most chronic illnesses and conditions by applying 2 steps:

1. Supplying the body with the raw essential nutrients that it needs.

2. Eliminating the foods that hurt the body.

Check his website http://drglidden.com/

What do you think about what he says in the interview? Comment below…

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Interviewing A Multiple Best Selling Author Doctor Pul Ling Tai On Natural Health

June 23, 2011 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

Last weekend was a blast at the Health Freedom Expo here in Schaumburg Illinois. This 3 day event just rocks. I connected with top minds in the natural health and nutrition industry and reconnected with old friends there.

The line up for speakers was nothing less than an explosion of geniuses in our industry.

I had the fun and privilege to connect again and interview with Dr Paul Ling Tai. He is a best selling author in many amazing ground breaking, scientifically verified books in natural health. I picked up couple of books: his best selling one “8 Powerful Secrets In Anti-Aging” and “The Thin Factors”.

For the record, he is no average doctor, he is a monster, super knowledgeable and a powerful speaker.

He has helped thousands of patients and consulted countless doctors on difficult cases all over the world, earning him the title the “Doctor’s doctor” and “Doctors of last resort”.

Watch the video and if you want to improve your health….let’s just say that you will get pumped by his dynamic voice. And please comment and let me know what you think about him.

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5 Minute Breakfast Meal. Fast, Convenient, Delicious, Nutritious

November 21, 2010 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

If you are very busy and never find time to eat nutritious meals, here is one of my breakfasts I prepare in the morning. It is what I call it “The New Fast Food” except it is very healthy and can really cut down on food preparation time, makes you stronger and feel more energetic while you strip unnecessary fat off your body.

It has many of the essential nutrients your body requires for optimal functioning.

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Nutrition Facts

Turkey Pastrami – 2 ounces – protein 72kcal – carb 16kcal – fat 40 kcal

Mozzarella Cheese – 1 ounce – protein 28kcal – carb 4kcal – fat 40kcal

Avocado – half – protein 36kcal – carb 80kcal – fat 306kcal

Cucumbers – (half a cup) carb 8kcal

Green Pepper - protein 6kcal – carb 24kcal

Total: Fat – 386kcal, Carb – 132kcal Protein – 142kcal = 660kcal

Note: Do not be alarm from the fat content. It is essential for you. In addition to that it comes from high quality sources.

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The New Fast Food. Super Healthy And 7 Times Faster Than Burger King

October 1, 2010 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

Here is one of the meals I prepare on My Way Back To Wellness mission (almost completed).

It takes me about 5 minutes to put it together but there is some previous work done to it. I grilled the sausage and the chicken breast and the veggies were already cut up in small zip lock bags ready to be served.

If you are a very busy person make sure you cook and prepare food for several days in advance. You dont want to get overwhelmed with cooking every few hours because I would like to to eat a minimum of 4-6 times depending on your goal.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken – 2 ounces – protein 48kcal

Sausage - 3 ounces – protein 48kcal – carb 8kcal – fat 135kcal

Mozzarella Cheese – 1 ounce – protein 28kcal – carb 4kcal – fat 40kcal

Avocado – half – protein 18kcal – carb 40kcal – fat 153kcal

Asparagus – (10 stalks) carb 20kcal – protein – 8kcal

Liutenitza(Bulgarian Dip) made from green peppers – 2 table spoons – carb 24kcal

Total: Fat – 328kcal Carb – 96kcal Protein – 150kcal = 574kcal

Keep in mind that the fat and protein content is intentionally higher. We want to rev the metabolism and by playing around to see how your body responds we modify it from there to improve body composition (lose fat, weight loss, build muscle, tone)

What would you add to this meal without taking a lot of time?

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South Elgin Personal Trainer Goes Food Shopping For Fat Loss (90 Days Back To Wellness)

July 27, 2010 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

In a previous post I had taken couple of photos of how I plan and prepare in advance for daily nutrition consumption for the second phase of my mission “90 Days Back To Wellness” but this time I want to take you through the whole process in an actual video.

So I went to one of my favorite stores in South Elgin and Saint Charles area “Caputo’s”. The produce products in it are very inexpensive and fresh all the time which is one of the main reasons I love it. Then I went back home and grilled all the meat, boiled many of the eggs, and bagged all the vegetables. Now I am all ready to be eating at the exact time for my diet, with the right amount for my fat loss and body transformation goal, with the right quality.

I shot a small less than a minute footage of the stops I made in each of the departments in it so I somewhat take you through the process and did not keep the segments long.

How long do you think it took me to go to the store, buy the food, go back home, cook it, grilled, bag it and clean it?…………………2hrs and 10 minutes. That’s right, if an amateur shopper and an average cook can prepare for the WHOLE week with food in about 2hrs, I believe you can do it too. No excuses, just do it.

If you find it valuable or if you apply it and see some success with it or even if you think someone you know can benefit from it you can comment below and share it with them.

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My Nutrition Preparation For The Whole Week In Less Than 3 Hours

July 19, 2010 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

Here is the real beginning of the second phase of my mission “90 Days Hristo Going Back To Wellness”

I went to the grocery store to purchase all the required items and products to go through the whole week without needing to eat out and consume something that is not congruent with my nutrition plan. I know that if I dont plan and prepare in advance I will end up eating something that will not serve me with my goals and mission.

It took me only 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the shopping part and if that was an experienced shopper it would have been done for a lot less time.

I bought about 7-8 different varieties of vegetables for about 6 servings a day and bagged them in small zip-lock  bags so they will be very accessible every time I eat. 1 serving would be 1 cup of veggies.

I also bought different types of meat (steak, pork and chicken) so I will be getting different types of proteins. I cooked the meat so it will be ready for the whole week also and I cut it in portions so they will be readily available too.

I did the same with the eggs. I soft boiled them, peeled the shell and put them in a container so when I am very busy and ready for a breakfast or any time eating they will be ready for eating in seconds.

The shopping, begging, and cooking took me about 3 hours. So now I dont have to cook at all for the rest of the week. Now it literally takes me 5 minutes to prepare a meal that is delicious, nutritious and congruent with my nutrition plan. I did not eat anything that is not on those photos.

Here is couple of photos for you to see since on the one I forgot to put some items like the eggs

If you have any suggestions or/and comments to improve, make it more efficient and faster way of doing it or just want to comment please leave it below

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Aurora IL Nutrition Coach Prescribes Exotic Foods You Should Eat (But Probably Aren’t)

June 17, 2010 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

I know a lot of you are interested in weight loss, and I’ll continue to cover that often in my posts. But there’s more to know about Premium Nutritional Fuel! Those of you who have my Nutrition Bible, remember #9 on my list of 10 Top Habits?

9. Eat as wide a variety of foods as possible

So let’s expand your grocery list. Let me introduce you to three super healthy foods that have some surprising nutritional benefits…

Guava – A fantastic source of vitamin C, potassium, lycopene (powerful anti-oxidant) AND fiber! No wonder people in the tropics look so healthy! This fruit trumps oranges, bananas, tomatoes and more.

Cinnamon – Can spices be healthy? Absolutely! Cinnamon can reduce the risk of heart disease because it metabolizes sugar fast, keeping your blood sugar level under control. Try sprinkling some on your yogurt for a tasty one-two nutrition punch.

Pomegranate juice – Why is pomegranate all the rage? For one thing, it contains plenty of Vitamin C and can increase blood flow. Look for 100% Pomegranate juice so you’re not loading up on sugar.

Expand your nutritional horizons. Try one of these TODAY.

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Jeffrey Smith And I Talking About GMO

June 8, 2010 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

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South Elgin Nutrition and Fitness Instructor Lets These 3 Rules for a Healthy Diet Slip

December 31, 2009 By Hristo Hristov View Comments

If you want lifelong health and fitness, a healthy diet is KEY. So here’s 3 quick & easy rules for staying on the wagon and staying healthy…

#1. Eat Six Times a Day (Or More) – It’s a myth that you shouldn’t snack between meals. The fact is snacking keeps your energy levels high and prevents you from over eating at main meals. Eating more often and foods like lean protein, vegetables will speed up your metabolism by digesting it for prolong period of time. Therefore fat will start dropping and preserving muscle tone.

#2. Eat Like Clockwork – Try and eat at the same time every day so your body gets into a routine, and works with you towards health & fitness. It is the same when you go to work at the same time and go home at the same time every day. You force the body to create a habit. Now,  if you have plateaued there are more advanced tactics but this is for another time. Just start with the basics now.

#3. Build Out a Meal Plan – With a meal plan you know what to eat and when so you can stock up at the grocery store and never be left short at dinner. This means no excuses for fast food. Also once the meal is built you will not starve and the planning and preparation you have done in advance will keep you losing fat, preserving the muscle, and performing at a higher level.

And there you have it. Maintaining a healthy nutrition plan is not as difficult as many people make it!

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