The main reason that you’re not happy with your weight is because of what you eat.
It’s hardly your fault.
Have you ever stopped to notice how many times you’re bombarded by food marketing each day?
Ads come at you from magazine pages, T.V. commercials, on websites and billboards, each boasting of cheap, convenient and tasty ways to cure your hunger.
The question “What’s for dinner?” has never been more complex than now.
Extensive menu options and large entrees have distorted your concept of a proper meal, and before you know it you’ve fallen into the trap of the chain restaurant, the drive thru, and the take-out line.
But wait – truly healthy eating is simple.
First you need to block out the blizzard of food marketing around you.
Remember that advertisers want your money, and they don’t stop to consider if the food they promote will expand your waist – that’s your job.
It’s safe to say that, with few exceptions, any food that you see marketed should be avoided. When was the last time you saw an ad for grilled white fish, steamed broccoli and a side of brown rice?
So what does truly healthy eating look like?
A healthy meal contains pastured animal-based protein, fresh vegetables, good fats and a modest serving of legumes or gluten-free grains.
Just as importantly, a healthy meal does NOT contain:
- Refined sugar / corn syrup
- Fried / fatty food
- Pasteurized dairy except butter
- Processed food with chemical additives
Healthy Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What you decide to eat when you first wake up will set the tone for the rest of your meals that day. Try these healthy options:
- Scrambled pastured eggs, sliced tomato and guacamole.
- Whole grain oatmeal, cinnamon, Kerrygold butter and added grass-fed based whey protein.
- Homemade breakfast sandwich: Paleobread with organic ham slices and egg.
Healthy Lunch
It is important to plan your lunch ahead of time in order to avoid turning to a fast food joint or vending machine. Pack your lunch the night before and carry it with you. Try these healthy options:
- Dark baby greens topped with chopped organic chicken breast, avocado and diced tomatoes
- Albacore wild tuna (packed in water), mixed with finely chopped cucumber, celery, olive oil, dijon mustard over brown rice or mixed greens with apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing
- Paleo sandwich: Lettuce wrap with organic turkey slices, lettuce, tomato, avocado and mustard
Healthy Dinner
Dinner is the meal where most people splurge and eat far more calories than they should. Eating at home is the first step in reducing your dinnertime calories. Try these healthy options:
- Grilled wild white fish, sautéed spinach in Kerrygold butter and quinoa
- Baked organic chicken breast, steamed broccoli and sweet potato with Kerrygold butter
- Try the recipe for Rosemary Lamb Chops below
While healthy eating is a huge factor in achieving your ideal weight, exercise is the other half of the equation.
Your exercise routine should be challenging and should be done on a regular basis.
I know that you have more than enough in your life to think about without having to plan your own exercise routine. Leave that job to me—call or email today to get started on a personalized fitness program that will leave your body no choice but to shed those unwanted pounds.
Your friend & coach,
Brien
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