The Nutrition WOW is back from Summer vacation!
Hope you had a healthy & fun SUMMER!
And this week is officially the start of Fall!
WOW Theme this week…
Don’t let “perfect” get in the way of taking action.
Take action no matter how small, no matter how imperfect.
This actually happened…
I started to procrastinate writing you this email.
You know why?
Because…
I started overthinking a million ideas of what to send you.
I started overplanning a topic with lots of research.
I started to put pressure on myself to make it “perfect.”
And there it was.
The thing that gets in the way of people taking action… overthinking, overplanning, and pressure to be “perfect.”
This is especially true with health and nutrition.
I see it with very smart, very motivated clients all the time.
Instead of taking one small action to improve their nutrition, they start reading too much information, doing too much planning, and outlining the oh-so-perfect routine.
Then decision fatigue, overwhelm, and real life happen, and they never start or can’t stick to their perfectly laid plans.
So this week, let me encourage you to be an imperfect DOER instead of a perfect PLANNER.
Instead of a perfect email, or a perfect nutrition plan for the Fall…
Here’s a list of:
10 Really Doable Nutrition Boosters
Pick one, don’t overthink it, and just enjoy taking imperfect action…
1. LEMON WATER: Drink 1 extra glass of water with a squeeze of lemon. (hydration)
2. CHIA SPRINKLE: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chia seeds on yogurt or oatmeal. (fiber + plant omega-3s)
3. CHICKPEA SCOOP: Add a scoop of chickpeas to a meal. (fiber + plant protein)
4. KRAUT TOPPER: Add 1 spoonful of sauerkraut to a sandwich or bowl. (fermented food)
5. VITAMIN C FINISH: Have a clementine, strawberries, or kiwi after lunch. (vitamin C)
6. SPINACH HANDFUL: Add a handful of baby spinach to something you’re already eating. (leafy greens)
7. GET NUTTY: Grab a small handful of nuts for a snack. (healthy fats + fiber + plant protein)
8. GO FISH: Have canned salmon or sardines with whole-grain crackers, mustard, and pickles. (protein + omega-3s)
9. VEGGIE PRE-GAME: Munch on a few raw veggies while making dinner. (extra veggies)
10. DESSERT YOGURT: Stir unsweetened cocoa powder into Greek yogurt and top with berries. (protein + flavanols + fiber)
Having BIG energy for all your Fall fun starts with good nutrition. One small, enjoyable boost at a time.
xx DJB
