In this blog series we are discussing five important tips that will help you with your weight management. Are you ready for number three? This one might surprise you!
3. EAT MORE, NOT LESS!
You have probably been counting calories, points, fat grams, carbs, or all of the above for longer than you can remember.
You have also probably tried Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Slim Fast, Optifast, Intermittent Fasting, Keto, Atkins, South Beach, or Bright Line eating plans… I know I have. And, IT’S TIME TO STOP.
It’s time to fuel up with nutrient dense, whole foods that can help you reclaim control over your hormones, your energy and your mood. Yes, your hormones, those oh so important compounds circulating around in your blood stream like cortisol, thyroid, insulin, ghrelin, leptin, and even estrogen!
Your body is tired of feeling sluggish and it’s time to feed it some energizing low-glycemic carbs and healthy, satisifying, hormone-balancing fats.
If you aren’t taking a multi-vitamin, omega supplements, a probiotic, or digestive enzymes, you should be. Our food supply is severely depleted of the nutrients we need and our bodies have been robbed of the nutrients it needs to perform at its best. It is time to FEED ourselves, not RESTRICT ourselves.
These days, I follow a low-carb diet filled with nourishing, non-inflammatory grains, occasionally fruit that provides energy, and tons of brain-boosting fats that fill me up and leave me feeling full and satisfied and focused for hours.
Too many carbs and sugars will NOT support your weight loss. Some high-fiber fruits (like berries) can satisfy your sweet tooth, fill you up, and won’t spike your blood sugar levels or cause your energy to bottom out later.
If you are wondering what I eat, check out the menu plan I made for you below!
Day 1
B: Hard-boiled egg + flavored mayo
S: 1/2 cup berries, cottage cheese, 1tsp coconut and slivered almonds
L: Milton’s cauliflower roasted veggie pizza
S: Ryza crackers + wedge of laughing cow
D: Cream-cheese chicken with 1 cup veggies + 1/2 cup quinoa
Day 2
B: Spicy Egg-Veg-Cheese Taco + Avocado
S: 1/2 cup berries + 1 cup greek yogurt
L: Italian chopped salad + olive oil dressing
S: String Cheese + Sliced Ham or Turkey
D: 8oz steak + roasted/mashed cauliflower
Day 3
B: Sprouted grain bread + egg white + veggie omelet
S: 1/2 cup berries, cottage cheese, 1tsp coconut and slivered almonds
L: Egg or chicken salad in a lettuce cup
S: Berry+Cream Whip
D: Beef/turkey chili (beans optional)
Have you read Part 1 and Part 2 yet?
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