Hope you're having a great week. This past weekend, a couple of JillFit distance clients made their way to NC to do a face-to-face check-in with me, as they are prepping for shows & photo shoots right now. They both looked amazing, and it reminded me just how important tight nutrition is for fat loss and body change. 

 

I'll admit it...I don't get it right all the time. But I have a couple things figured out when it comes to nutrition. And the techniques I use, developed through practice, help me to eat clean 90%+ of the time. Ready for 'em? :)

 

1) Never have everything you want, but never feel completely deprived either. Unless you are training for a competition, you should never feel like you are following the hardest nutrition plan on earth. But also, we shouldn't have everything we want either. Toeing this line is important. I spent the last 2 years practicing saying no, and though at first, I experienced small pangs of disappointment ("Well, yeah, I guess I didn't want the bread basket..." Sigh.) The more I practiced, the easier it became. I don't give into every single craving I have, but I also have allotted a set time each week to have what I REALLY want, which brings me to my second practice...

2) Ritualize, don't habitualize. I stole this from Coach Jillian, but it's what I have been doing for the last 2 years. I am hyper-aware of food choices, so I say no fairly regularly (once again, this took practice, lots of it!), but I also have my weekly cheat, without fail, every week at the same time and under the same circumstances. There's no risk that I will find myself eating a not-super-yummy sheet cake at an office party, because every time I say no to that kind of stuff (things I don't really want), I further earn my weekly cheat meal (which is Reeses Pieces and fro-yo, FYI :)) So go ahead and make a BIG DEAL out of your cheat and have exactly what you want, no exceptions! Just be sure not to habitualize it and make it an everyday occurrence. 

 

 

- Are you mindful of your food choices?

- Do you say "no" at least once a day so that you can begin PRACTICING this so that it becomes easier?

- Do you have a backup plan if you find yourself in a not-so-ideal situation? E.g. protein bars in your purse or fruit at your office

- Could you "save up" all your pseudo-cheats for one big treat meal on the weekend and have what you really want?

- Could you eat how you are eating forever? If not, it's time to figure out what is the hardest part and put in place some sustainability practices.

 

Let me know what's on your mind! How are you doing with your nutrition? 

Respond and let me know :)

 

Jill