Hit the Reset button- Nutrition

Hit that Reset Button- Nutrition 2014


I would gather to say that most people overindulge during the holiday season. I think it is a good thing. As long as you do not go buck wild, I think it is a normal and healthy overindulgence. The guilt associated with eating dessert at a party or having more glasses of wine than usual is what needs to be shaken! It is a time for your body to recover and repair the little micro tears and injuries it has sustained from the year(at least that is what I tell myself). Now, the holidays are over. It is time to get back in the swing of things...


Best tips to get back on track

1. WATER. I know I say this a lot but I am trying to drive this point home. You need it. Aim for a gallon of water or 128 ounces a day. Flush those toxins, nourish your cells, put a damper on your hunger!

2. REAL FOODS. I challenge you to eat only real foods for a week. What do I mean? Anything without a nutrition label (fruits and veggies)? DEVOUR IT. Especially vegetables. I dare you to eat too many vegetables :0. Get protein from lean meats and eggs. Nuts give you healthy fats and also proteins. Did I mention vegetables? The colorful and dark green leafy ones? Eat just REAL FOODS for a week… no sugary drinks, no chips, no bread. JUST REAL food. It will be hard, but it will be worth it.

3. If you are hungry and you just ate an hour ago- drink water or tea. If in 30 minutes you are still hungry- have a small snack! DO NOT starve yourself. You WILL end up binging at some point. If not today then tomorrow or a month from now. Be kind to you body, and your body returns the favor.

4. If you tend to FILL your plate as you need to feel visually satisfied… try a smaller plate. You will feel like the same amount of food is so much more. You will almost always eat less and it will not be the end of the world if you get seconds!

5. EASY SERVINGS- palm = protein, small fist/baseball= vegetables, tennis ball= fruit, tip of thumb= 1 tblsp. of nut butter, golf ball = nuts/dried fruit

6. BRING IT. Bring lunch. Pack all of your lunches before the week starts if you know it will be hectic. It is almost a gaurantee you will be eating healthier if you are doing meal preparation for the week. You will eat more REAL foods and keep your salt intake down.

5. I know I said real foods BUT if you’re someone you sleeps until the last second every morning- GUILTY- shake it for breakfast! My one request is look at the label. Make sure you have a quality shake, with real ingredients. Preferably, if you are shaking your breakfast you want it to have some fat, protein, and fiber! It will keep you satisfied much longer! This is my one exception to real foods. If you are not a breakfast person try it, it may help you make better decisions later in the day :).