Simplify Your Nutrition
There's so much information surrounding nutrition these days, it's easy to fall into traps of overcomplicating everything. Some diets tell you to completely restrict one food group, or food "type" or limit the times that you can eat.
Think about it this way: if you were going to buy a house, would the first thing you worry about be how many outlets there are? No, you'd probably want to know how many beds/baths there are, or how much land it's on. By hyper-focusing on one small aspect of nutrition like these diets do, it skips the major stuff that's needed to build a solid foundation. This leads to confusion, feeling overwhelmed, cravings, non-adherance, and failure.
A better approach is to simplify. Start with one or two habits that you know are negatively affecting your health and make a focused effort to improve them. Choose something that is easy enough to change, so that you can start stacking your wins and build upon that.
Ex. if you're eating late at night try adding more protein into your last meal of the day, adding an alarm that lets you know it's time to stop eating for the day, or go to your living room/bedroom (a place that's away from the food). Once you have the initial habit(s) improved, what's next? Knock them off one by one. It may not seem like a lot initially, but in the long run it'll add up.
The MOST important thing to remember through all of this: it's not gonna happen overnight! You didn't build the nutritional habits you have over a week, and you won't be able to break them in that time either. Be patient, trust that you're doing the right things, and stick to it. Consistency is your best friend!
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