Tired of Counting Calories? Try This

Do you hate tracking calories as much as me?

For years I tried tracking them thinking that it was the only way to stay fit or be healthy but after having kids I realized how much I hated it and how much of a pain it was.

SO I started reading….

And learned a few things that have changed my life forever. Below I’ll share my top 3….

1. Cut the processed foods. —> Processed foods are not only calorie dense but they are full of chemicals that our bodies aren’t meant to digest. I don’t need a science degree to know that our bodies won’t work optimally if we’re consistently eating that kind of food.

2. Stop eating when the hunger is gone —> In his book “Mindless Eating” Brian Wansink tells of a study comparing Eating habits in France vs those in America. The main difference: The French stop eating when they are no longer hungry while Americans stop when they’re full or they’re plate is finished… Which side are you more like?

3. Use smaller plates —> This one seems a little weird at first but it’s something I’ve been doing for years and it makes a huge impact over time. When you do this, a smaller plate will make your portions look much larger and, according to Wansink, has a way of tricking your mind into thinking it’s more food than it is leading to a decrease in food consumed. “We eat with our eyes…” as he says.

There you have it. Fitness in less than five minute for a balanced life with kids.

Always in your corner,
Ryan