Granted, there’s actually no such thing as an official ‘Michael Jackson’ diet, but his lifestyle is worth knowing if you’re interested in losing weight. There are two basic principles to follow if you want to achieve 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 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 it never enters the ‘weight gain equation’.
2. Get as much exercise as possible 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’ is not just about eating healthy, but 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 opportunity to use your body for energy, how much exercise could you get?
* Don’t just climb the stairs, climb as many as you can. (Maybe even do a flight on top twice, just for fun.)
* Bike to work even when it’s raining. (More exercise available by bringing a change of clothes.)
* Dance to your ipod for five minutes during your coffee break.
You get the idea. As much exercise as possible.
The two basic principles of eating healthy, exercise are often the foundational principles of a lean, 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 you happiest.