Losing Weight Is Not About Restriction

Summer is finally here, and if you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for it. But with the warmer weather often comes internal pressure: pressure to “eat super clean”, look a certain way, and follow strict rules that take the joy out of eating and living. But around here, when you follow my mentality, we’re not about that (at all).

My mindset for the past few years has been all about balance. No restriction, no crash dieting, and no starvation.

Instead, I believe in learning how to eat in a way that’s both nourishing and supportive of your goals – especially weight loss, if that’s something you're working on. It’s about portion control, satisfying meals, and ditching the all-or-nothing mindset that leads to starving and overeating.

This is exactly what I’ve been teaching inside my 12-week group coaching program! I just have to say… the 20 incredible women in this round of coaching are crushing it.

They’re:
✅ Losing weight without restriction
✅ Planning ahead which leads to less stress
✅ Feeling more confident and in control of food
✅ Building habits that will actually last

And most importantly? They feel amazing!

So if you need a little reminder this summer:
You don’t need to “start over” every Monday.
You don’t need to eat one meal a day.
You don’t need to say no to the barbecue or the ice cream with friends or family.
You just need a plan that supports your body, your mind, and your lifestyle!

You deserve a summer – and a life – that’s enjoyable, balanced, and free from food guilt.

Here are five things you can starting doing right now to feel better, support your health, and work toward weight loss:
1. Stock your home with single-ingredient foods (proteins, produce, healthy drinks, etc.)
2. Find an exercise that you enjoy and do it multiple times a week
3. Increase your daily step count, even slightly
4. Plan your meals in advance and eat more meals at home (when possible)
5. Incorporate this meal structure: prioritize protein, focus on fiber, control your carbs, and factor in your fats

And don’t forget: you are your own toughest critic. No one ahead of you is judging you – and the people who are judging aren’t worth your energy or attention. Everyone has their own insecurities and they are concerned about themselves. Wear what you feel comfortable in, dress to impress yourself, and incorporate more structure into your exercise and diet routine. You got this!

Until the next newsletter,
Hunter

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