Let's be honest. For a lot of people the word "healthy" is a little scary. It makes you think of plain steamed chicken, a sad pile of lettuce and a long list of foods you're never allowed to eat again. No wonder people put it off!
I'm here to tell you that healthy food tastes amazing. I have been eating healthy and kept my weight off for over 15 years. I eat more now than I ever have, I'm never hungry, and I've never once counted a calorie. If I can do it, you can too.
Healthy food makes you feel good
When you eat real, whole food your body notices. You have more energy in the afternoon. You sleep better. Your mood is steadier and those nagging cravings start to settle down. Most of my clients tell me the first thing they notice is that they just feel better, and that usually happens before the scale even moves.
Food is fuel. When you give your body good fuel, it runs the way it's supposed to.
Why it feels so complicated
Part of the problem is that the easiest foods to grab are usually the worst for us. Drive-throughs, chips, granola bars and frozen dinners are everywhere, and they're made to be quick. We all like a quick fix, especially at the end of a long day.
On top of that, there is so much information out there. One week carbs are bad, the next week it's fat. It gets overwhelming fast.
Here's the good news. Eating healthy just takes a little bit of prep and planning, and there are lots of quick fixes that are healthy too. Overnight oats you make the night before. An apple with a handful of nuts. Hard boiled eggs. Cut up veggies with hummus. A bowl of homemade soup from the freezer. They're just as fast as the drive-through, and you'll feel a whole lot better after.
Trust me, I've been doing this for years! It's easy!
Keep it simple
This is where I start with most people:
- Eat food that looks like it came from nature. If your great grandma wouldn't recognize it, it's probably highly processed.
- Fill half your plate with vegetables. Roast them, sauté them with a little garlic and olive oil, or throw them in a soup. They don't have to be boring.
- Add protein and a healthy fat to every meal. This keeps you full so you're not raiding the cupboard an hour later.
- Drink more water. Start your morning with a big glass before your coffee.
- Add before you take away. Instead of cutting out the foods you love, add more of the good stuff. Before long there's just less room for the junk. I call this crowding out.
- Make a little extra. Cook a big pot of quinoa or soup on Sunday and you have easy lunches all week.
Healthy can still mean your favourites
You don't have to give up the foods you love. You just make them a little better. Pizza on a whole grain crust loaded with veggies. A burrito bowl with black beans, roasted sweet potato and avocado. Chocolate cherry overnight oats for breakfast (yes, chocolate for breakfast!). I have been collecting and remaking recipes for over 15 years, and most of the time the healthy version tastes better than the original.
If you want a few to try this week, check out A Few Easy and Delicious Recipes.
You don't have to figure it out alone
If you don't know where to start, that's where I come in. I create custom meals built around you: the foods you like, your schedule, your budget and any allergies or dietary needs. It takes the guesswork out of "what's for supper?" and gives you ideas so you can get going right away.
Together we can make a plan that fits your life, so eating healthy feels easy and becomes something you actually look forward to.
Ready to get started? Book your free consultation and let's chat about what you'd like to change. I would love to help you feel your best!