Granted, there’s actually no official ‘Michael Jackson’ diet, but his lifestyle is worth learning about if you’re interested in losing weight. There are two basic principles to follow if you want to attain the physique of that skinny, mean dancing machine that was (and still is) the King of Pop.
1. Eat healthy: In the case of Michael Jackson, this meant vegetarian. That doesn’t mean you have to cut out all animal products entirely (which is vegan). But Michael Jackson’s diet rules included vegetarianism. What does that mean for weight loss?
Well, a vegetarian diet is usually higher in fiber and water, because most of the protein comes from nuts, beans, and grains combined to provide great low-fat nutrition. That helps with weight loss by
* making you feel full for longer so you can eat less,
* keep blood sugar levels stable for more sustained energy,
* remove toxins from the body that can inhibit weight loss,
* and even carry a certain amount of undigested fat through the system so that it never enters the ‘weight gain equation’.
2. Get as much exercise as you can every day. That’s how it is! Michael Jackson rehearsed for concerts and performances for five hours or so each day, according to his personal trainer recently. He was in excellent physical shape. So a ‘Michael Jackson diet’ isn’t just about eating healthy, it’s also about burning massive amounts of energy.
For you, it may not be possible to fit in a 5-hour dance rehearsal every day of the work week. But think about this: if you really took every possible opportunity to use your body with energy, how much exercise could you get?
* Don’t just go up the stairs, go up as many as you can. (Maybe even fly to the top twice, just for fun.)
* Cycling to work even when it rains. (More exercise available by bringing a change of clothes.)
* Dance with your ipod for five minutes during your coffee break.
You get the idea. As much exercise as possible.
The two basic principles of healthy eating, exercise are often the fundamental principles of a lean and energetic physique. That’s certainly something we remember about Michael Jackson. So even if the only way to commemorate him is by adopting a ‘Michael Jackson diet’ to lose a few pounds and look good on the dance floor, maybe that’s what would make him the happiest.
