The Weight Loss Habits I Still Use
Published about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader!
In May 2022 I started a weightloss journey to lose the weight I gained during the pandemic. And after 12 months, I lost 25 pounds and have been able to keep 20 pounds of it off (stubborn 5 pounds came back lol). I'm proud of my journey and I learned a lot that I want to share with you in case you're on a similar journey in 2026. No extremes, no cutting out food groups, just habits I could actually stick with and some recipes I rely on!
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These 3 things made the biggest difference for me:
- I started eating vegetables with every meal, even breakfast. Nothing fancy. Spinach in smoothies, mushrooms with eggs, tomatoes on cottage cheese toast. It helped with fiber, energy, and staying full longer.
- I made protein a priority at every meal. Not obsessively, just consistently and trying to hit between 20-30g at every meal. It kept me satisfied and helped curb constant snacking. A lot of Feel Good Foodie recipes are built this way because it’s how I really eat.
- I moved my body 6 days a week. Walking, running, strength training. Some weeks were better than others, but staying consistent mattered more than being perfect.
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What really made this sustainable was simplifying my routine. I repeated breakfasts, leaned on soups and salads for lunch, and planned dinners once a week. That’s exactly how the Feel Good Foodie meal plans started.
If you’re not already following me on Instagram, I’m sharing the exact meal plans I make each week. You can also click below to sign up for weekly meal plans to be sent straight to you. Each one includes 5 dinner ideas, a snack or dessert, and a full grocery list.
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Yogurt Chia Pudding
This yogurt chia pudding has just 5 simple ingredients, lasts up to 7 days in the fridge, and has 11g of protein and 13g of fiber!
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Kitchen Gear You're Loving!
The Chop Wizard is exactly what I use to chop up all the veggies into the perfect bite sized pieces. I've been using it for years!
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If you haven't grabbed a copy of my cookbook yet, you'll find even more healthy'ish recipes that are 10 ingredients or less AND 30 minutes are less!
*Please note that I am not a healthcare practitioner and can not provide you with personalized health and nutrition advice. While I hope this information inspires you, I suggest reaching out to your healthcare practitioner for your individual needs.
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