We’ve all heard the term “addition by subtraction.” It has to do with simplifying and improving your life by eliminating tasks and people who are draining your time and energy.
But I’ve had some success recently with some nutrition clients that I wanted to share with you. And it has to do with “subtraction by addition.”
As in, subtracting those last few stubborn pounds by adding things to your diet … instead of always taking things away.
There’s a myth that in order to lose weight, we just need to eat less. Sometimes that’s true … but not always.
Look, it’s 4th of July Weekend in the States, and if you’re celebrating, I’m not going to ask you to thumb your nose at the burgers, hot dogs and adult beverages.
Instead of asking you to deprive yourself, I’m going to say that it’s OK to indulge … as long as you follow a few simple rules.
=> Are you getting vegetables and/or fruit throughout the day? Go ahead, have the burger … but add some lettuce and tomato to it … or better yet, a side of grilled veggies.
=> Are you getting lean protein throughout the day? You can still enjoy the food that comes off the grill, just make sure the other two meals in the day also include a serving or 2 of protein. As protein helps keep your metabolism up
=> Are you having carbs with breakfast or a post-workout meal … and limiting them the rest of the day? Most carbs are neither good nor bad (you still want to limit your intake of white and beige carbs and load up mainly on fruits and vegetables), but there are certain times of day when our body can best put them to use. The best time is after a good, hard strength training workout.
When it comes to simplifying your nutrition and following a plan that’s sustainable, you’ll find that adding in some of the essentials that are missing will serve you better – and be more enjoyable – than taking all the bad stuff away.
So let me ask … which of the above rules will be the easiest for you to incorporate into your 4th of July celebrations?
Your Friend and Coach,
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