There are very few people in the world who peak at an early age. A person we are going to discuss today is an English singer having a long list of awards in his department.
He's not only a singer but a songwriter too. His name is Samuel Fredrick Smith. Sam Smith got his peak in October 2012 after featuring in Disclosure's breakthrough single Latch, which ranked number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
He got nominated for more than 70 awards and from which he won 29 awards. Some of his awards are:
- Breakout Music Artist (Young Hollywood Awards, 2014)
- Best New Artist (Q Awards, 2014)
- Best International Album (LOS40 Music Awards, 2015)
- International Album of the Year (JUNO Awards, 2015)
- Best New Artist (iHeartRadio Music Awards, 2015)
- Best Original Song (Golden Globe Awards)
Sam Smith started his career in 2007, and his short period of career is full of awards.
The other thing which he possesses is his dashing looks and attractive personality. His looks put people in surprise. His majestic and captivating personality makes him attractive and a role model for the younger generation.
Click to see Video: Sam Smith Shows Off His Skinniest Frame Yet
There must be something extraordinary which Sam did to look like what he is today. But the thing which we have to know is, which path did he follow?
"Why is it that when one man builds a wall, the next man immediately needs to know what's on the other side?"
- George R.R. Martin
Secret Revealed
Guys! So, the secret behind his dashing personality is the low-carb paleo diet. His handsome physique is the result of this mighty diet. He considers this healthy diet to be the reason for positive change in his life.
Sam had a fat belly before starting this diet, but after following the low-carb plan, he shed a huge amount of weight and attained majestic and elegant looks.
Sam Smith - A catalyst
Smith is 27 years old. The keto-based low-carb diet gave him a charismatic and delightful physique. His weight loss story is a motivation for others.
Just for your information, Sam lost 14 pounds in a mere two weeks. And Sam credits paleo for this change. When you eat good food, your mental and physical situation alters in a good manner, which gives you many perks.
Sam said that "It's not even about weight loss; it's about feeling happy in yourself."
Click to see Video: Sam Smith’s Weight Loss Guru Explains His Transformation
While having a look at his Instagram posts, you will come to know how happy Sam is about the transformation he had in his body. It has become a way of living for Sam.
What is Paleo Diet?
Paleo is a low-carb diet. A low-carb diet is based on a low number of carbohydrates and a high number of fats and proteins in the food. Basically, the paleo diet refers to the old eating system of humans, in which they used to have their food from meats, fish, nuts, vegetables, and seeds, which were obtained from hunting and gathering.
This diet forbids having eatables which emerged from farming. Due to its old traditional eating style, it is also known as the "Caveman Diet." Some other names for this diet are:
- Paleolithic diet
- Stone-age diet
- Hunter-gatherer diet
About Paleo Diet
I know there will be a lot of questions revolving in your mind regarding the paleo diet. Like, how does this diet work?
Guys! Paleo is a very flexible diet that lets you eat many delicious foods. It is not a strict diet with any hard and fast rules. It is just the intake of low-carb, high fats, and protein food. Ultimately, by following this rule, you will witness a massive weight loss in your body.
The basic idea is to eat those edibles, which are nearer to human nature. The modern diet is the main cause of the deadliest diseases in humans. The modern diet is responsible for giving obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
It is completely natural. There's nothing like steroids and or pills.
Click to see Video: The Evolution of Sam Smith
Talking about the paleo diet, it is natural and human-friendly.
Smith had a health fitness trainer and nutritionist with him named Amelia Freer. She helped him to go with the diet. Talking about her, Smith said,
"Amelia Freer has helped me lose over a stone in two weeks and has completely transformed my relationship with food."
Paleo doesn't only shed one's weight but also reduces the blood pressure and helps to prevent some lethal diseases like cancer, heart disease, depression, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.
Sam Smith's diet plan
On paleo, one must intake natural, nutrient-rich, and wholesome foods. Here we are going to discuss the meal plan of Sam Smith's paleo diet, which allowed him to have a weight loss of 14 pounds in just 14 days.
Breakfast of Smith
For paleo breakfast, Smith had:
- An omelet
- Cheese
- Veggies
- A turkey-meat patty
- Fruits
Lunch and dinner of Smith
Smith's lunch and dinner ingredients were mostly the same. All his focus was on the low-carb diet with high proteins and fats. He loved to have lean proteins. Along with lean proteins, he had nuts and vegetables.
Snacks
Snacks have a vital role in the paleo diet. Sam used to have those snacks which follow the low-carb paleo diet. His snacks had no sugars, refined food, and grains.
In his Instagram post, while talking about the paleo diet, Sam wrote,
"I know this is very preachy, but if you can, try to find a way to be healthy. It will make you so much happier."
Amelia Freer, Sam's nutritionist, supports a gluten-free diet in which highly enriched protein food is taken like organic eggs, chicken, and a huge amount of vegetables. She also recommends avoiding dairy products, processed foods, sugar, alcohol, and grains.
Add a taste to your cravings
Guys! If you are not happy to see the diet of Sam Smith, then there's no need to worry. There is a vast list of eatables that you may eat to kill your cravings while following the low-carb diet. The other eatables for you which won't let you bore are:
- Chicken (grilled, steam, boiled, etc.)
- Beef
- Pork
- Mutton
- Fish
- Seafood
- Eggs (boiled, fried, omelet, etc.)
- Fruits (apples, avocados, strawberries, bananas, etc.)
- Vegetables
- Nuts (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, etc.)
- Seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil
- Avocado oil
- Spices and salt
You are allowed to consume a minimal amount of wine and dark chocolate, which has 70% or more cocoa. Tea and coffee can also be consumed with meals.
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do it."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Avoidable edibles
There are some edibles that you must restrain to intake.
These foods include:
- Bread
- Pasta
- Wheat
- Barley
- Beans
- Lentils
- Sugary products
- Dairy products which have low fats
- Processed foods
- Junk foods
- Sunflower oil
- Cottonseed oil
- Corn oil
Sugar can seriously damage your skin. It gives you wrinkles and makes you lose the elasticity in your skin. As a result, the aging factor increases, and you start to look aged.
By killing your desire to consume sugary products, you are going to have the following perks:
- Look younger than of your age
- Have a smooth, fresh and gorgeous skin
- Lessen the risk of diabetes
- Minimize the risk the heart disease
- Lose your belly fat
So, from now on, promise yourself that you won't consume sugary products: soft drinks, juices, artificial sweeteners, ice cream, cookies, candies, etc.
Top benefits of Caveman Diet
Eating good food puts your physical and mental state in good condition. The paleo diet is near to human nature, and its benefits are long-lasting and effective.
The most beneficial thing which you will get here is weight loss. The low-carb diet gives a massive weight loss. It removes the belly fat on your body and puts your body into a delightful shape.
Getting rid of obesity is just one thing you get on paleo. There's a long list of benefits that you will get on the low-carb diet. You are going to have relief from some lethal diseases like diabetes and epilepsy. It also improves heart health and decreases the chances of cancer.
Some other benefits are:
- Paleo diet improves sleep.
- It gives clear and smooth skin.
- Lessens the aging factor.
- The immune functionality of humans is improved.
- The diet is also responsible for reducing allergies.
- It gives benefits to those suffering from respiratory diseases like asthma.
- On paleo, you have to intake the high proteins which are responsible for muscle growth and increased fitness.
Avoid processed and junk food
The disadvantages of junk food include:
- It increases your weight.
- It causes severe depression.
- It reduces your memory.
- It causes learning problems.
- The capability to control your appetite is also decreased.
"No excuses. No explanation. You don't win on emotion. You win on execution."
- Tony Dungy
Dedicate yourself to your goal.
"All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dream with open eyes, to make them possible."
- T.E. Lawrence
Add extra tips
Some extra tips are given here, which help you stay committed to this diet. If you follow these additional tips, you will not experience frustration and boredom.
These extra tips are:
- Meal planning
Set your timetable, so you don't face difficulties while following this diet.
- Restrain from bad foods
- Be social as you were before
- Make new recipes
"A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work."
- Colin Powell