When it comes to health and weight loss, diet is one of the most common elements that is focused on. While it does have a huge impact, it isn’t the only one and should be part of the overall picture of optimum health. Processed foods should be eliminated whenever possible. A diet focused on real foods, such as fruits and vegetables, proteins that are clean and raised humanely as possible, good fats such as olive oil, avocado, and coconut, and unprocessed grains. If you are here for weight loss, getting adequate nutrients that your body needs to function properly is key. There is no one size fits all approach. Every body operates differently metabolically and the first step is realizing that there are many paths to weight loss, and figuring out which one your body works best with is the best place to start. Though no matter what path you choose, using healthy and whole food choices with proper nutrients is an absolute must.
Ability to read labels
Little to no consumption of sugar
Balanced nutrition
Not needing to rely on heavily caffeinated beverages
Healthy weight
Good energy levels
Little or no use of prescription drugs
Little to no consumption of alcohol
Healthy looking skin
Ample hydration
Obese or overweight
Underweight or sickly
Lack of energy
Intense food cravings
Compounded illnesses
Eating due to stress or boredom
Poor looking skin
Diet with lots of processed foods
Brain fog
Yo-Yo dieting
Learn to read labels
Swap out cheap oils with Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil, or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Make the choice to learn and actively seek out healthier choices
Start your day with healthy protein and ditch the carbs till later
Swap out empty carbs for complex carbs (look for high fiber and high fiber carbs)
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Try to choose organic to avoid pesticides
Avoid extreme diets that require the elimination of macronutrients (Protein, fat, and carbohydrates)
