Look at that refrigerator--this is what we all need to be eating for optimal HEALTH and effortless WEIGHT LOSS!! Because this is a whole different "way" of eating from how most of us we raised, people have no idea where to start. Chef AJ, (a plant based chef and teacher), came up with 3 phases which I've listed below--she hit the nail on the head! Once you go through all the "phases" you will have this lifestyle mastered and it will be your new "normal"!
Phase 1: Learn It (Foundation)
First you'll have to learn the basics and build a strong foundation. This is like jumping into cold water and fully immersing yourself into this lifestyle. You may have to rely on willpower to get through phase 1 because everything is so new and because your taste buds still have to neuro-adapt (i.e. you may not like the food at first but you will eventually). The best thing you can do for phase 1 is to treat this as an experiment and commit to it 100% for three weeks. Everyone can do something for three weeks - especially if you're following a program - and the results will speak for themselves.
Phase 2: Master It (Habits)
While willpower can carry you through phase 1, it won't last. That's why phase 2 is all about turning your new behaviors into habits so it becomes effortless. New research shows that how long it takes to form habits varies from 21 days to 200 days. So give yourself enough time. Keeping a food journal, having an accountability partner, using meal planners, etc. are all resources you'll use during phase 2. The worst you can do is rush this phase and give up because you weren't "perfect". During phase 2 you all you want to aim for is progress - not perfection. Put in a conscious effort every day and soon it will become second nature. During phase 2 your taste buds will have completely neuro-adapted so the food will taste better and better and you'll get to experience the whole spectrum of natural flavors!
Phase 3: Own it
The final - and most rewarding - phase is to make it your own. At this point you've lost quite a bit of weight and can't imagine not eating this way. So you'll start to tweak your new lifestyle to fit in with the other areas of your life. The foundation of what we eat is always the same but you'll organize your life differently than I organize mine. Over time you'll reach a point where your diet is no longer "in the way" but a source of joy and energy for what you love in life. You'll find new recipes, learn new kitchen hacks, experiment with new ingredients, try new hobbies... This is all about finding ways to make this lifestyle easy and enjoyable for you. It's FUN and you will reap the rewards for the rest of your life!
So where do you start?
The most common question I've received after the summit was "Where do I start?". The problem is that there is nothing out there to help you through all three phases except for maybe long-term personal coaching that will cost you tens of thousands of dollars...
That is, until now! Should you want personal help to walk you through all this, I can help you. Here are the services I offer:
OPTION #1--THREE MONTH WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM (One on one)--$250
Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 right in my Watervliet office. We had a blast at last Saturday's class!
So, if you are ready to take BACK CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH and LOSE WEIGHT, what are you waiting for??
Phase 1: Learn It (Foundation)
First you'll have to learn the basics and build a strong foundation. This is like jumping into cold water and fully immersing yourself into this lifestyle. You may have to rely on willpower to get through phase 1 because everything is so new and because your taste buds still have to neuro-adapt (i.e. you may not like the food at first but you will eventually). The best thing you can do for phase 1 is to treat this as an experiment and commit to it 100% for three weeks. Everyone can do something for three weeks - especially if you're following a program - and the results will speak for themselves.
Phase 2: Master It (Habits)
While willpower can carry you through phase 1, it won't last. That's why phase 2 is all about turning your new behaviors into habits so it becomes effortless. New research shows that how long it takes to form habits varies from 21 days to 200 days. So give yourself enough time. Keeping a food journal, having an accountability partner, using meal planners, etc. are all resources you'll use during phase 2. The worst you can do is rush this phase and give up because you weren't "perfect". During phase 2 you all you want to aim for is progress - not perfection. Put in a conscious effort every day and soon it will become second nature. During phase 2 your taste buds will have completely neuro-adapted so the food will taste better and better and you'll get to experience the whole spectrum of natural flavors!
Phase 3: Own it
The final - and most rewarding - phase is to make it your own. At this point you've lost quite a bit of weight and can't imagine not eating this way. So you'll start to tweak your new lifestyle to fit in with the other areas of your life. The foundation of what we eat is always the same but you'll organize your life differently than I organize mine. Over time you'll reach a point where your diet is no longer "in the way" but a source of joy and energy for what you love in life. You'll find new recipes, learn new kitchen hacks, experiment with new ingredients, try new hobbies... This is all about finding ways to make this lifestyle easy and enjoyable for you. It's FUN and you will reap the rewards for the rest of your life!
So where do you start?
The most common question I've received after the summit was "Where do I start?". The problem is that there is nothing out there to help you through all three phases except for maybe long-term personal coaching that will cost you tens of thousands of dollars...
That is, until now! Should you want personal help to walk you through all this, I can help you. Here are the services I offer:
OPTION #1--THREE MONTH WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM (One on one)--$250
- Initial visit--One hour consultation learning about a Whole Food Plant Based diet
- Weeks 2-12--Half hour visits once a week
- Weekly weigh-in
- Review food log
- Discuss nutrition
- Discuss barriers
- New recipes every week
- Learn batch cooking techniques
- Learn how to do weekly food prepping
- Initial visit--One hour consultation learning about a Whole Food Plant Based diet
- Weeks 2-6--Half hour visits once a week
- Weekly weigh-in
- Review food log
- Discuss nutrition
- Discuss barriers
- New recipes every week
- Learn batch cooking and weekly food prep
- Learn about a Whole Food Plant Based diet
- Weigh-in
- Learn tips and tricks
- Discuss batch cooking techniques
- Discuss food prep
- Recipes
Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 right in my Watervliet office. We had a blast at last Saturday's class!
So, if you are ready to take BACK CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH and LOSE WEIGHT, what are you waiting for??
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