healthy nutritional habits that don't require tracking

Tracking your food isn't for everyone.

I talk about the benefits of tracking macros all the time, but I don't necessarily track my own macros all the time. I 100% encourage taking breaks from tracking so that you can maintain a healthy relationship with it!

I also think that some people should focus on building a positive relationship with food without any tracking involved. This depends on personality type, dieting history, and other factors – and I love to help my clients navigate what's best for them based on these things.

Feel free to reach out to me anytime if you aren't sure tracking your food intake is right for you!

So, how can you get started with healing your relationship with nutrition or weaning off of diets without tracking anything?

1️⃣ Focus on prioritizing getting nutrient-dense foods in, rather than taking non-nutrient-dense foods out.

When we are constantly thinking about what foods to avoid, we subconsciously start to perceive food as the enemy when it really isn't. So, I like to help my clients switch their focus to: "what foods should I try to eat more of?".

By thinking about the benefits of eating certain foods regularly, and how they can supply us with essential nutrients, we are making the association that healthy = more nutrient-dense foods, instead of healthy = less food in general.

2️⃣ Eat more slowly and don’t rush your meals!

Slowing down when you eat allows you to recognize when you’re ACTUALLY full. Many people struggle with overeating on accident because, before they know it, they have finished their meal in 7 minutes and feel uncomfortably full.

Try chewing each bite 20x or putting your fork/spoon down in between each bite. These tips can help you slow down your eating!

3️⃣ Eliminate distractions when you’re eating.

For many of us, our busy daily lives often make mealtimes rushed affairs. We find ourselves eating in the car commuting to work, at the desk in front of a computer screen, or parked on the couch watching TV.

Instead of eating in this fashion, sit down at a table, put your phone/computer away, and truly enjoy your food. Food is to be enjoyed, not rushed!

Want to dive even deeper into these tips, and actually implement mindful eating & meal prep into your life?

The waitlist for my brand new mini-course, the Mindful Eating & Meal Prep Mini-Course, is open!

This is a perfect course for anyone who isn't quite ready for 1:1 coaching, but wants to master the basics of positive nutritional habits. 

In 4-weeks, you'll start feeling better about your relationship with food, end the overwhelm of meal prep, and understand the basics of nutrition to help you start reaching your goals.

Click here if you want to join the waitlist and be the first to receive updates on the course! (PS: joining the waitlist does not make attendance or participation mandatory. You'll just be in the know as updates come out!)

Hope to see you inside!