We’ve all been there where we’re not eating the healthiest or moving our bodies as much as we could be. Maybe it’s due to stress, a change in seasons, or because your habits we’re too restrictive in the first place, it’s normal to fall out of routine.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed, here are my top 5 tips to help you get back on track with healthy eating so you can feel your best. No crash diet, calorie counting, or restriction included!
1. Get back to basics
It’s easy to focus on all of the things you “shouldn’t” eat or should cut out of your diet. However, it often can feel restrictive in the long term so I like to keep things simple! When building your plate, focus on fiber, protein, and healthy fats to help keep you satiated and your blood sugar stable. Rather than placing limitations on what you can and can’t eat, prioritize filling your plate with nutrient-dense foods at every meal.
2. Plan your meals
Planning ahead might seem like extra work, but it’s going to be your best friend when it comes to healthy eating! Not only will you save time and money, but you’ll be more likely to make healthier food choices if you have yummy, nourishing meals ready to be eaten.
I like to prep breakfast options like egg muffins and overnight oats as well as some cooked veggies and protein I can throw together in a salad. Check out the shaep platform for meal plans and tons of breakfast, lunch/dinner, and snack inspo!
3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Another super simple way to get your health back on track is to cut down on sugary drinks and alcohol and drink more water whenever you can. Drinking water is the most effective way to stay hydrated and is essential to healthy eating as it helps your body digest and absorb the nutrients from the food you eat.
I like to add fresh fruit like lemon or berries for flavor or a splash of apple cider vinegar for an extra metabolism boost!
4. Practice mindful eating
Mindful eating can be so helpful to help you tune into hunger and fullness cues and be fully present when eating meals. This means being fully present while eating meals and purposefully paying attention to tastes, smells, sensations, and how you feel—without judgment.Mindful eating can also help you reconnect with your body’s natural signals and prevent overeating.
5. Be kind to yourself
I can’t stress this one enough: be kind to yourself! Changing your eating habits is an ongoing process and you need to be patient with yourself. Don’t beat yourself up for falling off track. When you stay kind and patient with yourself, you’ll feel more motivated, and be less likely to ditch a healthy and balanced diet out of frustration.
Just because you got off track of a healthy diet doesn’t mean it has to stay that way. Remember to start slow and be patient with yourself. I promise you’ll start to feel the positive effects in no time!
