When it comes to health and weight loss, HABIT IS EVERYTHING.
I teach my clients to string tiny habits into daily routines because it sets weight loss on autopilot.
For me, this includes creating simple, easily repeatable meals that I can prepare daily without much effort.
If you crave a lot of variety, this may not appeal to you, but I promise that it will simplify your life.
These are 3 things I eat every single day:
- oatmeal. It’s filling (FULL of fiber), takes only a few minutes to make, not expensive to buy large containers of it, and can be made with different fruits each time to mix things up a bit. I like mine with lots of frozen blueberries, a splash of unsweetened soy milk and lots of cinnamon.
- A large serving of dark leafy greens. This could be kale, spinach or salad greens. I buy a big box of organic pre-washed baby spinach and throw a handful into smoothies, bean dips and soups. It’s such an easy way to get my greens. Or, I use a steamer and steam a large handful of kale to go with some mashed potatoes or rice.
- Beans. Specifically black beans, chickpeas or lentils. Every. Single. Day. They’re my go-to source of plant based protein and they’re very filling. I like to FEEL FULL after meals… and beans definitely help with that. I might have a bowl or two of sweet potato black bean chili, or make a spinach and chickpea dip, or have a rice and veggie bowl with some black beans and a splash of soy sauce. Sometimes, when I have a lot of veggies in the fridge that need to be eaten up, I’ll chop them up, put them in the instant pot with water, my favorite spices, and a can of beans, and make a really easy soup. Beans are inexpensive and so easy to add to meals. Just open a can, rinse them out, warm them up, and voila!… they’re ready to be eaten. Are you sensing a theme here? I like to eat filling foods and make quick and easy meals that I know will taste great.
An example of the greens I like to eat: Kale steamed with mushrooms – takes less than 10 minutes and is very on the calorie density scale.
