Based on our conversation post-wod this morning, I thought I'd give some advice on talking to family members who, with the best intentions in the world, think you're crazy. So here's your challenge:
Talk to Mom & Dad about nutrition.
The approach we're taking here is contrarian. Pro-fat, anti-grain/starch, it sounds crazy to people who've been talked at for years about 'low-fat' diets and 'healthy whole grains.' That last bit is an oxymoron, but we'll get to that in a bit.
One thing to remember is that your folks want you to eat well and be healthy. They're not telling you to eat stuff because they think it will make you sick, but because they think it's the right thing to do.
What I'm going to do here is offer some resources, and a video for you to watch with family. I know, it sounds like a great family get-together, watching a video about why people get fat. Just do it. :)
Here are some links:
What to eat
Do I really need to avoid grains?
Seriously? But I thought they were good for me!
Well, OK, but at least I should keep fat low, right?
(head explodes)
Dang, what am I supposed to do now?(part1)(part2)
What should my shopping list look like?
You probably hate me after all of that, but give it a shot. Think of it as an experiment, and give it 30 days. Post your thoughts(and thoughts of any familial units) to comments.
Here's that video:
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