Imagine feeling light, comfortable, and confident in your own skin, without obsessing over every bite of food. Eating in a way that feels natural, flexible, and enjoyable, instead of like a never-ending list of rules. And waking up with steady energy that carries you through your day
Does this sound familiar?
You’re either carrying extra weight, eating like crap, low on energy, and constantly criticizing yourself…
or…
You’re restricting, thinking about food all day, hangry, overwhelmed by counting calories and points, eating nothing but “diet” food, and feeling miserable and deprived. And the pendulum swings back and forth.
It’s called weight cycling, and it’s terrible for your body and for your self-esteem. Every time the cycle repeats, the shame creeps in. That critical voice inside your head gets louder.
You feel guilty for failing again. You blame yourself for not having willpower or motivation. Then you’re back to looking for the next new thing. The plan that will finally stick. And when it inevitably fails, you blame yourself all over again.
But you are NOT a failure! It’s the restrictive, miserable plans that have failed YOU. They’re simply not sustainable and they’re designed that way precisely to keep you as a repeat customer.
Diet culture is driven by deprivation. By how much we can take away. It constantly focuses what NOT to do.
- Restrict your calories. Eat smaller portions. Count your points
- Don’t eat carbs…or fat…or fruit…or eggs…or dairy…or wheat…or sugar.
- Don’t eat at this time of day. Don’t eat in this combination.
That’s where the misery comes in. It keeps you focused all day about the things you CAN’T have or SHOULD’T do.
Miserable is never sustainable!
You’ll always fall off and end up right back where you started. Then must start all over again Monday, or next week, or next month, or next year.
Your body is designed to thrive!
And it’s absolutely possible to release weight and create lasting health that feels effortless and enjoyable.
And it doesn’t have to be hard or complicated. All it takes is making one simple shift in your mindset to break the vicious cycle.
To get to that place in where you’re:
- Nourishing yourself with healthy delicious foods
- Enjoying treats in moderation
- Not feeling deprived
- Feeling satisfied instead of hungry
And it’s not about the food.
The One Mindset Shift That Changes Everything is to Focus on ADDING IN to naturally CROWD OUT.
What that means is, instead of focusing on what to cut out, what you can’t have, and what you shouldn’t do, focus on ADDING IN all the delicious, nourishing foods and habits your body needs to thrive.
When you add in more goodness to your life, you’ll naturally CROWD OUT the less-than-healthy stuff that doesn’t serve you.
- Adding more water will reduce the amount of soda you drink.
- Adding more greens to your diet gives you nutrients and energy and reduces the need for caffeine and sugar.
- Adding veggies to your plate keeps you from eating heaps of pasta.
The food industry has convinced us that, to release weight, you have to focus on restriction. But you truly can create amazing health by following this simple formula for what to ADD IN so you’ll feel nourished, full, and satisfied.
1. Start with Protein.
Protein, like eggs, beans, meat, tofu, or Greek yogurt, is the cornerstone of a balanced plate because it does so much for your body. It digests slowly, so you naturally feel fuller and more
satisfied longer. It also has a stabilizing effect on your blood sugar, which means fewer energy crashes and fewer cravings throughout the day. It’s the building block for your muscles and skin, and even helps keep your hormones in balance.
Think of it as the anchor of your plate and be sure to include at least a palm-sized portion at every meal.
2. Fill half your plate with Fiber-rich veggies.
Vegetables (and fruits) are loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals that your body craves. Fiber keeps your digestion running smoothly, helps balance blood sugar, and keeps you feeling fuller longer. Colorful vegetables also give your body the nutrients it needs to reduce inflammation and boost your immune system.
Fruits and vegetables should make up half of your diet every day. If that’s a stretch for you right now, start by adding in one or two portions per day and increase slowly from there.
3. Add in healthy Carbohydrates.
Carbs often get a bad rap, but they’re actually a necessary source of energy, especially for your brain. Having a moderate portion of healthy carbs with every meal gives you steady energy instead of a quick spike and crash. Plus, they’re full of important vitamins and minerals that strengthen your immune system and protect against disease.
Choose whole-food, complex carbs, like quinoa, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and oats, over processed, convenience foods like white flour and sugar.
When you nourish yourself by ADDING IN what your body is hungry for, you create a lifestyle that’s not about willpower or restriction. It’s about feeling good in your body and bursting with energy. When you feel good, releasing weight and building confidence happens naturally.
