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This is my 😊Happy Bowl😊!

Inspired by macrobiotics (which is all about balancing yourself with the natural world), you can make this with any ingredients you like as long as you follow these rules!

- Veggies make up 40-60% of the bowl. Within that, there should be something round (like cauliflower or onion), root (like sweet potato), and leafy (such as kale).

- Whole grains make up 20-30% of the bowl.

- Beans, soy protein or sea vegetables make up 5-10% of the bowl.

- Fermented food (for the probiotics) should also be added! Go watch my new video on how to make this on 🎥 www.youtube.com/blogilates (link in bio)!

#happybowl #cheapcleaneats #blogilates

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But seriously, how great are peaches

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✨Tips for losing weight (and keeping it off!) ✨ 1. Make sure you’re eating at a healthy deficit. I went the BMR x activity level route and created a deficit from there, using your TDEE should give you roughly the same number if you want to use that (google em for more info and links to calculators). I recommend a deficit of 500-750 for a steady, consistent weightloss. I personally just counted calories while I was losing weight but iifym is always a good route to go too. Once you’re at a weight you’re satisfied with slowly increase how much you’re eating, it was at that point I stopped counting calories. 2. Slowly transition to healthier eating habits. I know if I had tried to go from how I was eating (basically only junk and fast food), to how I eat now (about 80% natural whole-foods or “clean” and 20% whatever else), I would have made it like a week before quitting. I knew the healthy things I did like and incorporated those right away and swapped the junk for more natural, organic brands (like Annie’s!), I was still having processed food, but in proper portions and away from the artificial ingredients and preservatives I was basically addicted to. From there I gradually just kept eating healthier, trying new fruits and veggies, making more things from simple ingredients, and finding things that I as a super picky eater enjoy eating. 🍎🍌🍳🍪 3. Find workouts you enjoy. In the beginning I was only doing at home workouts, then I took up running and fell in love with it, then I started lifting weights and fell in love with that, then I hurt my knee running 😿 so I started mainly just lifting weights and getting more into that and using the elliptical for cardio so I could also read 📚. So find whatever it is you enjoy doing and fall in love with it whether it’s lifting, swimming, yoga, running, crossfit, zumba, whatever it is that gets you active and you enjoy! 💃 4. Find what motivates you. For me it’s wanting to take care of my health and do what’s best for my body and mind. I also want to get stronger both physically and mentally. Figure out what drives you to want to be a healthier version of your current self and dig deep into those desires when you need an extra push. 5. Drink a lot of water. Just do it. 💦 6. Learn what works for you, if things aren’t workin, try to adjust some things, try something new, research other ideas, see if you have a food allergy if that’s a concern. But stick with it because if you keep making healthy choices you can only move forward.

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Don’t tell yourself you can’t or that it’s impossible. It takes time, consistency and hard work. Do it at your own pace and don’t beat yourself up over things that you can’t control. I am happy with the life change that I’ve done not because I wanted to look better because I wanted to be healthy. I used to take 3 blood pressure medications, plus was probably on my way to become to a diabetic. Don’t get me wrong it’s hard to lose weight but once you get in the zone to reach your goal (whatever goal), you feel alive. A lot of people told me that losing weight in my 30s is the hardest. A lot of people told me that my workouts were silly. A lot of people told me that sharing progress was just annoying. A lot of people told me that my diet is the worst (it probably is, I can’t let go of 🍕). Motivation starts within you. Prove People Wrong. #motivationalmonday #provepeoplewrong #beforeandafter #weightlossjourney #healthy #bearcats #lafitness #chicago

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7am practice all day errrday. Can’t even see the other side of the track!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal (Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free + Vegan)

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Round 2 of Cauliflower Chik'n but this time I also breaded a potato (because I was a bit short on cauliflower 😊) And made a super yummy salad with peppers and cucumber and spinach but the best was the simple dressing of balsamic and maple syrup and then mixed in chopped basil and added some avocado 👌 so good - fiancé was very happy, I need to remember that one! No added oil 😃 #vegansofig #whatveganseat #veganfood #govegan #hclfv #plantbaseddiet #plantbasedfood #earthling #glutenfree #dairyfree #veganfoodshare #veganfoodlovers #veganfoodporn #vegansofinstagram #carbthefuckup #tiuteam #tiuvegan

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reasons why eating regularly is so important

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eating through ed recovery

contact a professional to help you through your recovery. they’re here to help you and guide you, as well as to be a confidant.

contact a professional before making any changes to a diet set by a doctor/nutritionist. restricting or changing your diet too soon can cause complications.

consult with them about how much and what you should be eating

remember that recovery is a process and it won’t become easy overnight

remember that you are not alone and food isn’t the enemy

remember that food is here to fuel you and keep you alive/healthy

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