Many people live a life of yo-yo eating.
Either eating balanced meals for physical health OR eating craveable meals for mental satisfaction. This can feel very stressful because you’re in a constant inner battle between the two choices. But the truth is neither one of those options is right; We need BOTH.
When you eat with only a health focus, your mental satisfaction will suffer & you won’t be able to truly feel full or want to stick with it.
When you eat with only a craving focus, your physical wellness will suffer & you won’t be able to truly feel strong or energized.
So the answer to ditching the yo-yo & finding ✨FOOD JOY✨ is simple…
LOOK 👀 at each meal before you eat it & ask yourself these 2 powerful questions:
1. Is this meal balanced for my PHYSICAL wellness?
Look to see if your meal is about 25% starchy carb + 25% protein + lots of produce + a little fat. This is the powerful ratio that gives your body’s cells balanced nutrients and steady energy.
IF YES: Move on to Question 2.
IF NO: What can you add or swap to make your meal more balanced?
Examples: Add a handful of spinach to your sandwich, veggie sticks next to your burger, some arugula on your pizza, broccoli to your pasta, veggies & guac to your steak tacos, etc.
2. Is this meal craveable for my MENTAL satisfaction?
What’s “craveable” is different for everyone, but most of the time you know just by looking at a meal if it’s going to be deliciously satisfying to you or not. You’ve got to enjoy what you’re eating to truly feel full & want to stick with it.
IF YES: Eat & Enjoy🎉
IF NO: What can you add or swap to make your meal more craveable?
Examples: Add some sweet potato fries or crushed tortilla chips to your salad, a drizzle of your favorite creamy dressing on your bowl or wrap, a sprinkle of granola to your smoothie, a satisfying peanut sauce to your stir-fry, etc.
you will truly have FOOD PEACE + JOY. 💫 Want to read more like this?
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