2. Diets & Lifestyle Changes
• Diets have developed a negative stigma
• Diets tend to be temporary changes with
temporary results
• Making a significant change in your life can’t be
done using temporary measures
• Lifestyle changes are done a step at a time
3. Feeling good Vs. Weight Loss
• It’s okay to have a weight loss goal
• Having a healthy body should be your FIRST
priority
• You’re more likely to make good decisions
consistently when you do it to take care of your
body
4. Step 1: cook from scratch
• Restaurant food and
pre-made food is more
difficult to monitor
• Perception of food is
different in a restaurant
setting
• Homemade food is less
processed
• You are in control
5. Step 2: Use whole & Ancient grains
• Whole grains have more
fiber and nutrients
• Wheat isn’t the only
options
• Buy your own milling
machine
• Use different ancient
grains in your cooking to
receive the different
nutrients
6. Step 3: Use Natural sugar substitutes
• Sugar is awful, addictive,
and damaging to health
• Use one of the following
in moderation:
– Blackstrap molasses
– Maple syrup
– Honey
– Agave nectar
– Stevia
7. Step 4: Avoid Trans fats
• Trans-fat and hydrogenated oils are ridiculously
bad for you
• Usually found in pre-packaged food and overly
processed oils
• Look for organic coconut and olive oils
8. Step 5: Fruits & Veggies = 50%
• Each meal needs to be
mostly fruits and veggies
• Fruits and vegetables
are more likely to satisfy
your hunger
• They also make a huge
difference in how you
feel
• Don’t forget to use
legumes like beans and
lentils
9. Step 6: don’t drink your calories
• Drinking juice, alcohol, or
soda can add calories
fast
• Try to drink water all day
every day and only
imbibe other beverages
occasionally
• Tone down the coffee
and use natural
sweeteners
10. Step 7: don’t be a quitter
• Avoid getting into yo-yo dieting
• Don’t give up after a small mistake
• Don’t punish yourself, but don’t slack off either
11. Finding the right products helps
• Use products from companies that use less
processing and more organic ingredients.
• BetterBody Foods is an excellent place to start
when undergoing a lifestyle change
• See our blogs for more information and recipes
