"DIeting" without the self-sabotage

I don’t diet.

I don’t believe in “diet culture.”

Simply because I see so many people (including old me) back in the day SABATOGING my relationship with food.
I call this “the all or nothing trap.”

It’s the trap where you think If you sacrifice EVERYTHING……. plus a little bit of your soul THEN you’ll have the body of your dreams……

It doesn’t work like that.

I mean it can, but you’re going to stay in the same trap for years to come.
If you want to get out of the vicious cycle I encourage you to SLOW DOWN and make microshifts.

Small sustainable shifts that will compound into your dream body over time.
Remember, this is not easy, because of the instant gratification we get from daily living.

Like, I could be in my sweats all day and swipe enough times and have a date tonight. Or sweet potatoes in 2 hours!!!!!

A boyfriend and sweet potatoes in the same day…..

So you have to constantly remind yourself that this process is slow.

We have to be open to a new way of being, believing and seeing things.

This comes with setting the foundation of what we need to do for US to sustain these practices.
Here are my top 5 tips.

1. WATER Weeks 1- 4 Drink half your body weight in ounces of water. I recommend getting a large water bottle that you don’t have to fill up as often. 
   • BE MINDFUL: Start to listen to your hunger cues, when you’re full and when you are mindlessly snacking.
2. HUNGRY OR BORED? Weeks 4-8  Listen to your body and eat only at “mealtimes” Whether you’re eating three times a day or eight, only eat then.
3. ADD IN GREENS Weeks 8-12 Add in green leafy vegetables to every meal that you can. Steamed, lightly sauteed or light dressing is your best option. 
4. PORTION YOUR PLATE Weeks 12-16 Aim to eat a ¼ protein ¼ (carb or fat) and ½ of your plate green leafy vegetables. Whether you’re eating spaghetti, a salad, breakfast the same rule applies.
5. REPLACE IT WEEKS 16- FOREVER For the following weeks, replace one food that doesn’t mean so much to you. For example, bread isn’t huge to me so I replace it with something else, like quinoa, sweet potatoes and whole grains. Do this weekly or monthly until you’ve mastered your optimal nutrition. And optimal nutrition does not mean cutting out chocolate, wine or other goodness, it means eating it in a way that suits your lifestyle and your goals.  ​

Our goal is to add in more, not to take away. More nutrient-dense foods equals better health. If your goal is to look great for the long haul it’s important you are patient and master one thing at a time.

If you’re looking for massive and impactful results I highly recommend diving into my Back 2 Basics Nutrition Trainer.

As always, have the best day and be nice to yourself.

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Back To Basics Nutrition Trainer