Why is Healthy Eating so Complicated?
I hate to be the one to tell you this, but some of you are really overcomplicating healthy eating.
You find yourself chasing after perfection and overthinking macros and calories and meal preps?
Let’s cut through the noise with some hard truths and practical tips to make your life easier.
Hard Truth 1: Healthy Eating Isn’t Rocket Science
Healthy eating is actually simpler than it’s often made out to be. It’s not about complicated meal plans, expensive superfoods, or strict diets.
For the most part, it’s about balance and consistency: eating more whole, minimally processed foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats, while limiting added sugars and junk food.
You don’t need to count every calorie or follow every trend. Small, sustainable changes like drinking more water, cooking at home, and listening to your body’s hunger cues make the biggest difference. It's about nourishment, not perfection.
Simplify Your Diet
To simplify your diet, you have to focus on the basics and cut out unnecessary complexities.
How do you do this?
Drink plenty of water
Keep meals simple
Listen to your body
Avoid overly processed foods.
Skip trends and focus on consistency
Focus on lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Hard Truth 2: You Don’t Need to Count Every Calorie
Healthy eating is about quality, not just numbers. Focus on nutrient-dense, whole foods, and listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Balance and moderation matter more than obsessing over every calorie.
While tracking can be useful, obsessing over every single calorie can be overwhelming and unsustainable. Instead, practice mindful eating aka;
Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full.
Pay attention to your body’s hunger cues.
Enjoy your food without distractions.
Also, the more I research Fasting the more I encourage everyone to try it. There are different types of fasting for different results but most people can benefit from a simple Intermittent fasting routine 16 hours fasting & 8 hours eating window.
Longer fast can help with fat loss but the rules change slightly for women depending on your hormone cycle but best times for longer fasts will be at the start of your period and after ovulation.
Remember! ✅ You don’t have to be perfect every day. Consistency over time is what matters most. Aim for progress, not perfection.
Consistency Tips
Establish a routine that works for you.
Plan your meals ahead.
Allow yourself flexibility and enjoy occasional treats.
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. Stick to whole foods, practice mindful eating, consider fasting if it suits you, and focus on consistency. You’ve got this!
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