What should i eat?

At times I hear statements such as “I don’t know what to eat”, “I don’t know what is healthy”, “I need a meal plan”.

First off, I believe in flexible dieting – so for me to give you a meal plan is against my beliefs. I don’t think someone should dictate the foods you eat. I don’t know your food allergies, preferences, weaknesses, strengths, timing of meals, availability for food prepping, finances, etc. All these things play an important role in making your nutrition plan sustainable and effective.

I previously would provide “samples” to clients, but they used it as their “plan” vs a guide to help them find their own way. Secondly, if I just tell you what you have to eat, and it’s not realistic and far off from your current habits, you won’t adopt this lifestyle, rather you will most likely feel deprived and rebound back to your old habits.

In my programming I have a nutrition tiered approach. We start from where you currently are and make changes as the individual is ready. Not necessarily thinking that they are ready – but actually ready to adopt a new habit. Eventually we move towards more whole food (unprocessed), leaner meats, and vegetables.

But for those of you that say- yes, but I still would like some ideas – I’ve outlined some choices for your next shopping list. I believe forms of protein should be top on your list (I don’t think majority of the population gets adequate amounts), fruits, veggies, and healthy fats should also be on the top. This is not an inclusive list – rather just some suggestions. I highly recommend you also get foods you enjoy eating as you will more likely stick to your new way of eating if you have balance. Also, you can also find some of these items frozen or canned.

PROTEIN Chicken Breast Boneless/Skinless Thigh Ground Turkey Lean Meat Lean Deli meats/turkey Salmon White Fish Egg Greek Yogurt Cottage Cheese

FRUITS Apples Banana Orange Papaya Peach Pear Pineapple Raspberry Strawberry Blueberry

HEALTHY FATS Almonds Cashews Peanut/almond butter Extra virgin olive oil Avocado

VEGETABLES Asparagus Broccoli Celery Cucumber Green Beans Romaine Mushrooms Onions Peppers Spinach Tomato Zucchini GRAINS Brown Rice Jasmine Rice Oatmeal English Muffin Quinoa Corn tortilla Sweet Potato Potato Steal cut oats Rice Cakes Wheat bread

Again, I thoroughly believe that dieting should be in a tiered approach. If you went from your current eating habits and only ate foods off of this list, it would not be sustainable. Habits must be introduced and then consistently practiced and if you deprived yourself from any food groups – including foods you enjoy - the chances for rebound is significant.

Message me if you need help are ready to start the journey to living life in your best body.