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We are facing the most dramatic shift in our mindset we have ever seen regarding obesity. Are we ready?

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The subject of obesity has been contentious for many years, with the debate often centring on whether it is caused by genetics or lifestyle choices. But what if there was another way to look at this issue? What if we could adopt a different approach that would help us reduce our weight and improve our overall health?

Preparing for a Paradigm Shift

Join me in exploring the potential benefits of performing a paradigm shift in our thoughts about obesity and why such an approach might be more effective than relying solely on diet and exercise. Let’s discuss the science behind this concept and some practical tips for implementing it in your own life. By the end, you should better understand how small changes like increasing your chewing standard and sipping your liquids can lead to significant results when managing your weight.

The Traditional Approach to Fighting Obesity

The traditional approach to fighting obesity has typically been focused on two main planks – exercise and a healthy diet. For years, people have tried to follow this advice to achieve the results they desire, with varying degrees of success. Unfortunately, even when individuals do manage to lose weight, the challenges of maintaining their new lifestyle can be considerable. Not only is there the temptation to return to old habits, but also the emotional battle of overcoming the mental demons associated with trying to make a permanent change.

Roger Bannister & Paradigm Shifts

Roger Bannister’s breakthrough with the four-minute mile is a testament to what can happen when we challenge our preconceived limitations. By doing something previously thought impossible, he ushered in a paradigm shift that allowed many others to follow in his footsteps.

Today, running a mile in less than four minutes is no longer an extraordinary achievement but a measure of a runner’s abilities. Thousands of people have done what Bannister has done since and continue to push the envelope even further.

The same could be said for our approach to weight management. Instead of just focusing on exercise and diet, why not challenge our traditional limitations regarding obesity by introducing new methods, such as increasing our chewing standard and sipping liquids?

We need to believe that taking control of our health and weight is possible, and with the right mindset, skills, and strategies, we can make it happen. We need to challenge our limiting beliefs and trust in ourselves to implement the necessary changes to achieve our goals. By shifting our paradigm, we can empower ourselves to take control of our health and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

The Power of Chewing Well

Proper chewing is a crucial factor in improving digestive health. Studies have documented the benefits of chewing well, but it can be a difficult concept to grasp if one has yet to study it. By exploring various methods to improve digestion, I discovered the importance of chewing and its impact on the digestive process. The most astonishing thing about my results was that I lost weight while consuming the same foods in the exact same amounts, with no exercise involved.

Chewing well involves taking small bites and chewing each bite until it is liquefied. At this critical stage, mastication muscles and teeth grind the food into the smallest possible components. These fragments must then be coated with saliva, our first digestive juice, for further breakdown in the intestine. Thus, the increased surface area of the food we chew facilitates the work of our digestive system and optimises nutrient extraction while aiding in waste disposal.

Chewing habits can be challenging to change, but it is essential to develop this habit to improve digestive health. The major stakeholders in the digestive process, including the mastication muscles, teeth, salivary glands, tongue, lymph vessels, and intestinal villi, are always accessible. Mastering better chewing habits can be achieved through practice and the right attitude.

My struggle with obesity made me believe that genetics was the sole cause of my weight issues until I realised that my poor learned chewing habits contributed significantly to the problem. Accepting responsibility and shifting my mindset made me recognise that I had the power to improve my chewing standard and take control of my health.

As a result, my digestion has improved, I have lost weight, and I live a healthier lifestyle.

Understanding the benefits of proper chewing can have a significant impact on improving digestion and overall health. The Power of Chewing Well is a concept I embrace wholeheartedly and share with others looking to improve their digestive health.

Importance of Exercise and a Healthy Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise and nutritious food can prevent chronic diseases, boost mental health, and increase energy levels. Even individuals who are not overweight or obese may still struggle with being healthy.

In my experience, losing a significant amount of weight through better chewing habits was met with occasional mockery. However, this highlights the importance of keeping health goals personal and prioritising personal health goals.

Aside from regular exercise and a healthy diet, proper chewing and sipping liquids are beneficial habits that can positively impact your digestive and overall health. Additionally, these habits build the confidence to adopt healthier eating practices.

Final thoughts

Improving your chewing habits and sipping your liquids can significantly impact your overall health. It can lead to weight loss and provide the confidence to introduce exercise and healthy foods into your life. As Charles Bukowski said, “If you are going to try, go all the way.” Before embarking on this beautiful journey, embracing a paradigm shift in approaching food and digestion is necessary. This beneficial knowledge should be accepted as a right.

I encourage you to start chewing well and sipping your liquids to unlock all of the benefits that come with it!

The power of Repetitive Chewing

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Repetitive chewing is the key to rid yourself of obesity. Repetitive chewing is not a mundane, repetitive, boring action. Chewing food well is a simple task, and you will be surprised to know we are changing the chemistry of the mass of food in the mouth. You see, all foods in farms, supermarkets, restaurants, in the fridge, and the meals you ate today, all the foods have a pH of below seven, i.e. the acidic camp. By utilising the built-in mechanism, repetitive chewing, the mass of food undergoing mastication will gradually raise the pH to above 7. Why is it important to do so? Nature has been telling us to only swallow food in an alkaline state from day 1! How am I sure? Look at newborns and the first meal provided by nature: Breast Milk! Breast milk is the only naturally occurring food for human consumption with a pH above seven. What to do if all foods around us have a pH below seven? Nature again provided us with the ability to raise the pH of any food through mastication, repetitive mastication, or repetitive chewing.
The saliva produced is alkaline. Repetitive chewing eventually rids the mass of food of all acidity and becomes alkaline. Any food chewed well becomes an alkaline meal! Perform a web search on raw and cooked food pH; they all have a pH below seven.

Welcome to my blog, where I share my secrets to a healthy and happy life. Today, I want to talk to you about repetitive chewing, a simple but powerful habit that can transform your health and well-being. Yes, you heard me right. Repetitive chewing is not just a way to enjoy your food better but also a way to alkalize your body and prevent obesity. Let me explain how this works.

You may have heard of the pH scale, which measures how acidic or alkaline something is. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with seven being neutral. Anything below 7 is acidic, and anything above 7 is alkaline. Our body needs a balanced pH to function properly and avoid diseases. Ideally, our blood should have a pH of around 7.4, which is slightly alkaline.

However, most of the foods we eat today are acidic in nature. Processed foods, meat, dairy, sugar, coffee, alcohol, and some fruits and vegetables have a low pH. When we eat these foods, our body has to work hard to neutralize the excess acidity and maintain a healthy pH balance. This can cause inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, and other health problems.

So, how can we alkalize our bodies and improve our health? One way is to chew our food well.

Chewing is not just a mechanical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces. It is also a chemical process of mixing food with saliva. Saliva is not just an alkaline fluid that helps digest carbohydrates and neutralize acids in food; when we chew our food well, we expose it to more saliva and increase its alkalinity.

By chewing our food well, we also help our stomach and intestines digest it better. This means less gas, bloating, indigestion, and constipation. It also means better absorption of nutrients and less waste.

So how much should we chew our food? There is no definitive answer to this question, as different foods require different amounts of chewing and bite-size! However, a general rule of thumb is to chew each bite until it becomes liquid or loses its texture. This can take anywhere from 40 to 50 chews per bite.

It may seem like a lot of work if you are not used to chewing your food well. But trust me, it is worth it. You will soon notice the benefits of repetitive chewing on your health, happiness and weight line.
The beauty of the repetitive chewing method is that you don’t need to omit certain foods in quantities.
I hope you enjoyed this blog post and learned something new today. If you want to know more about repetitive chewing or other healthy habits, please subscribe to my blog and leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you.

Until next time,

FG

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Magnum Opus

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“From head to toe, the human body is nothing short of a supreme and absolute form of engineering. Millions and millions of truly spectacular resources come together to create this magnum opus. Every organ, tooth, cell, and secretion is a valuable tool.”

These are the first two sentences from the introduction of my book titled Few More Seconds. I like to remind myself of how truly amazing our body is designed to serve. Intrigued by all the systems of the body. But when it comes to obesity, well, the alimentary canal needs to be studied further. I don’t mean lab work but just look, see, observe the sequence and ponder with a question: why?

If we were to lay the alimentary canal in a straight line, it would measure in an average adult human, 30 ft (9 meters). This is from the mouth all the way to the end. Imagine we were designed to have a straight alimentary canal! Another reason why the human body is nothing short of a supreme and absolute form of engineering.

How much of the 30 feet of the alimentary canal is under our conscious control? A mere 5-8 cm, or a third of a foot. And where is that section that is under our control? The mouth, of course. It is safe to say that we are entrusted with a fraction of the alimentary canal; the rest is autopilot.

So, by design, we can safely conclude that we need to focus on the conscious part that we have control over. This, my friends, is the problem with obesity, we are not treating the morsel of food in the mouth properly. Imagine we had full responsibility from start to finish, signalling this nerve to secrete this digestive juice now etc. we might as well dig our grave. But, all we must do is enjoy our food and process each morsel properly for the remainder of the journey to be smooth.

I leave you with an analogy. A golfer strikes a golf ball with the golf club at the correct angle and force. Contact lasts a fraction of a second; all the golfer can do is look at the golf ball and travel the distance. The same is true for consuming food: processed properly at the beginning, the rest is smooth.

If we spent more time interpreting the design of the alimentary canal, we would be more inclined to obey and respect it.

Please share your comments. 

FG

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My Tools

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Friends come and go, but true best friends will always be there for you. From the good times to the bad, your best friends will always be with you. The bond shared between best friends is unlike any other.

No matter how far apart you are, your best friends will always be with you in spirit. Even if you’re not able to talk to them every day, you can count on them when you need them. True friends offer emotional support and encouragement, even when things seem their darkest.

In times of need, your best friends will be there to help you through it. They will listen to you, offer advice, and help you to see the brighter side of things. They will be there to celebrate your successes, and to offer a shoulder to cry on in times of sorrow.

Your best friends will always make time for you, no matter how busy their own lives are. Even if it’s just for a few moments, they will be there for you in whatever capacity you need them.

The bond between best friends is truly unbreakable. It can withstand any distance or any obstacle. Your best friends will always be there for you, no matter what.

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Begin with the end in mind

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When it comes to accomplishing our goals, it’s important to remember that “beginning with the end in mind” is key. This means we must start our journey with a clear vision of our desired outcome. Doing so allows us to develop a plan that will guide us towards success.

When beginning with the end in mind, it’s important to have a good understanding of what our goals are. This means having a concrete and clear idea of what we want to achieve. As we establish our goals, we must also consider the steps we need to take to get there. This includes understanding the resources we need, the timeline for completion, and any potential obstacles we may face along the way.

The next step is to create a plan of action. This plan should include short-term and long-term goals as well as ways to measure our progress along the way. Having a plan in place helps to keep us on track and on task. As our plan is put into motion, it is important to remain flexible and open to adjustments as needed.

Finally, it is important to remember to stay focused and to never give up. Even when we encounter obstacles, we must remain positive and keep our eye on the end goal. It is also important to stay open to creative solutions and to never be afraid to ask for help when needed.

Beginning with the end in mind is a powerful strategy that can help us to stay on track and reach our goals. By having a clear vision and a plan of action, we can ensure that we remain focused and on task. We can reach our desired outcome and achieve our goals with determination and perseverance.

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Join the revolution to eradicate Obesity

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Obesity has become an epidemic in recent decades, and it is no surprise that the world is looking for ways to tackle this growing health issue. Join the revolution to eradicate obesity and be part of the global effort to make the world healthier.

The good news is that obesity is a preventable condition. Eating a healthy diet, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of developing obesity-related diseases. It is also important to recognize that eating healthy and staying active is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Join the revolution to eradicate obesity by making small changes in your lifestyle. Start by chewing your food well and sipping your liquids. Chew every snack, every meal o every day well. Wating a balanced diet that is high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Exercise regularly and make sure to get enough sleep each night. Reduce or eliminate sugary drinks and other unhealthy snacks from your diet. Finally, find ways to reduce stress, such as through mindfulness practices like yoga or meditation.

It is time to take action and join the revolution to eradicate obesity. Every person can play a part in this global effort and make a difference in the fight against this growing health issue. Commit to living a healthier life and help make the world a better place.

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The missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle

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Have you ever been in the middle of putting together a jigsaw puzzle only to discover that one of the pieces is missing? It can be really frustrating and often leaves us feeling like the puzzle is incomplete.

The same can be applied to our lives. We often feel like we’re missing something, that there’s a piece of the puzzle that we just can’t seem to find. We look externally for solutions and try to fill the missing void, but it’s often an internal piece that is missing.

The missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle is actually within us. We have to dig deep and find our true selves, connect with our inner wisdom and trust the process of self-discovery. This can be a difficult journey, as it requires us to go within our minds, hearts and souls.

We must be patient with ourselves and be willing to accept the guidance of our intuition. As we listen to our inner voice, we gradually begin to understand our purpose and learn to appreciate our own authentic selves.

When we find the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle, we can become more fulfilled, content and at peace with ourselves. Our lives are no longer incomplete, and we can create the life we want, one that is filled with joy, love and purpose.

Finding the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle can be a challenging journey, but it is ultimately an incredibly rewarding one. The more we search within, the more we can understand our true selves and discover the missing piece that has been there all along.

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In my case, Obesity was not genetic

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I’m the third of four boys. My mother, my uncles, and my grandparents from my mother’s side are all obese. The theory that obesity is genetic fits in well and is somewhat comforting.

At the time of this post, and over the last 6 years, I haven’t gained any weight. By simply chewing my food properly; 50 chews per bite, o every snack, every meal of every day. I find it mind-boggling that everyone in my family is reluctant to even try this method despite my weight loss and achievements. Their own eyes have seen me transform into an obese-free person!

If you’re like me, you may have struggled with obesity for much of your life, with no explanation as to why. For years, I assumed my weight issues were a consequence of genetics—I simply had no control over my own body. But I was wrong.

After years of struggling to get my weight under control, I finally decided to look into the reasons why I was overweight. Through my research, I discovered that my obesity was not genetic, but rather the result of lifestyle choices.

I realized that the food I was eating, the lack of physical activity, and the stress I was enduring all played a role in the weight gain I was experiencing. It was no longer a matter of genetics, but rather a combination of factors.

I began to make healthier choices with my diet, I started exercising regularly, and I began to find ways to reduce stress in my life. It took a while, but I eventually started to see results. I lost a significant amount of weight and felt better than ever.

If you’re struggling with obesity, I want you to know that it’s not an inevitable consequence of genetics. You can take control of your health and make the necessary changes to achieve the results you want. Don’t let genetics be an excuse for not improving your health.

Take the time to research the causes of obesity and make the changes needed to improve your health and wellbeing. You can do it—I know I did!

In families, obesity appears to be a subtle learned habit.

Faisal Ghaiah