Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle of poor eating? Like you know you’re slacking on the veggies and going hard on “treats” but you can’t seem to stop? We’ve all been there. I actually think it’s harder to gradually stop/clean up eating habits than just quit cold turkey -maybe it’s my personality type. With that being said, I have a 3 day plan that I’ve used numerous times over the years to help me break bad habits when I feel like I’m losing some control. It’s great after the holidays, lots of weddings, birthdays, etc.
Don’t worry, it’s not a juice cleanse.
What you need: lots of fruits, veggies, healthy fats, a protein powder (no artificial ingredients), lots of water (tea and sparkling is okay)
Optional: greens powder or fiber powder
The plan is pretty simple. Each day will be the same format as follows, but you get to choose what exactly you eat:
Breakfast: 1 serving of protein powder in water or clean nut milk (no gums or careenagen), 1 cup of fruit
Mid-morning: 1 serving of fiber powder in water and a cup of tea – because fiber takes up a lot of space in your stomach, this will satisfy any hunger you’re feeling.
Lunch: 1 serving protein powder, 1 cup veggies, 1 cup fruit, 1/4 cup healthy fat, optional greens powder in water or in the protein powder
Snack: 1 cup veggies, 1/4 cup healthy fat
Dinner: 1 cup veggies, 1 scoop protein powder in water OR if you’re dying for meat, 3/4 cup chicken breast or fish. Use lemon or coconut oil as a dressing, if needed.
Commonly asked questions:
How should the veggies be prepared? I personally prefer to cook mine because it makes digestion a bit easier than eating them raw. However, you can definitely just eat them raw for convenience.
Can I blend the fruit into my protein? Yes.
What counts as a healthy fat? Avocado, hummus, raw nuts, canned coconut milk
Can I season my food? Yes, but try to avoid salt. This will help you shed water weight that may have accumulated from inflammatory eating.
