What's on your plate..

This is the time of year where people try to reevaluate their diet and nutrition. One of the biggest things I hear is “I don’t want to follow a meal plan because I am always hungry when I do.”

I get it! I don’t like being hungry either!

If you are consuming an excessive amount of calories and your goal is to lose weight there is a good chance you will have to become comfortable with being hungry from time to time. For a lot of people though, making some small, smarter choices will help minimize that feeling.

First, are you including both protein and a fat in your breakfast. If not, that is your first plan of action. When you consume only carbs (complex or simple) your body absorbs all those calories very quickly leaving (usually leading to spike and crash in your in your blood sugar) you feeling hungry much sooner then you need to be. Adding the protein and fat can help that from happening.

Second, are you getting enough water in. A lot of times our “hunger” is actually just thirst. Next time you think you are starving, drink 8-16oz of water, chill out for a little bit and if after all that you are still hungry then maybe you need to get something to eat.

Lastly, if you are still really hungry and the above did nothing to help, try filling your diet with low calorie - high density food…think veggies. When I am going through a session where my prepped meals are not hitting the spot, I will toss one on a bed of lettuce, toss some tomatoes on top and call it a day. Sometimes the additional bulk will satiate you.

I hope this helps are you are navigating your 2025 goals! If you need more help don’t hesitate to reach out!

Sorry no video this week…your girl was down for the count!

Onward & Upward my friends…