Overly restricting is one of the biggest struggles we see when individuals are trying to lose weightIt’s easy to initially cut things out and put ourselves into a large deficit (and initially the results from this can be great)…. But then we fall off because the food noise gets to be too much 🤷🏻♀️If you’ve struggled with this ITS OKAY! There’s nothing wrong with you 👉🏼 it’s the approach that wasn’t right.Finding ways to incorporate fun foods without overly restricting ourselves makes the deficit more manageable, which can result in better adherence and overall better results 👏🏼#AlignYOU #registereddietitians #funfood
Need a quick + easy high protein breakfast?Smoothies are a great go-to! 👇🏼1. Pick a greek yogurt to use as your base2. Pick out your favorite fruits/veggies (use frozen instead of ice!)3. Add some healthy fats such as nut butters, seeds, avocado, or coconut4. Add your milk of choice and a protein powder for extra protein :)ENJOY! #AlignYOU
There IS a way to approach weight loss without it consuming your every thought‼️ Here are 6 tips to shift your focus and make sustainable changes WITHOUT the diet drama 👇🏼1️⃣ Reframe your goalsInstead of “lose 10lbs” think “feel more energized.” The key here is to replace the number with feel and function related goals. 2️⃣ Focus on habits, not restrictionsAim to build small, sustainable habits like daily walks or trying a new healthy recipe each week.3️⃣ Celebrate non-scale victoriesDon’t discredit the progress you make outside of the number on the scale - better sleep, more food freedom, and feeling more energized are all huge wins!4️⃣ Make food fun, not fearfulAvoid demonizing foods. Explore new cuisines and experiment with recipes to find enjoyment.5️⃣ Find activities you enjoyDo activities you actually enjoy for exercises - it doesn’t always have to be “traditional” cardio like using a stairclimber. Get creative! 6️⃣ Remember, you are more than your weightYou are your creativity, your humor, your passions, and so much more. This is a journey, not a destination 🤍Want to learn more on this topic? Check out our recent blog with the link in our bio 🙌🏼#AlignYOU
