Balance Your Bites, Feel (& Look) Your Best

“I actually feel satisfied and don’t have cravings when I eat balanced meals… It actually works!”

“I don’t feel restricted with my foods. I feel full after one serving and while I’m not eating junk food regularly, I also don’t feel deprived or that I’m missing it. When I do eat something less healthy, I feel satisfied with one serving instead of wanting more of it.”

Non-scale Victory: "...really just staying committed to the overall process. A challenge I’ve had in the past is if I can’t do it “perfectly” right away, I get overwhelmed and give up. While I feel very overwhelmed with my current circumstances, I don’t feel that way. I know I can do this and I’m hopeful our check-in will re-energize me!"

“Balancing my meals is becoming more second nature. I enjoy my meals and even when my meals contain favorites that are less healthy (pizza, etc.) I can balance the meal where I’m still making healthier choices but satisfying that craving. It feels sustainable long term.”

“This has been the best thing I have done for myself in such a long time.”  

“I feel like I was good about making sure my meals and most snacks were complete and had some kind of fiber. I also felt proud of not quitting after I failed in some way— something I almost never do!”

“I actually lost weight! I know it’s not about a number, but I was happy to see that this is actually working! I never thought I could eat this much, enjoy my food, and still lose weight.”

“I feel like I’m finally getting a hang of this! I am proud of myself for enjoying a treat and not obsessing over it while I was out with friends. I know that sounds so little, but I would be so worried before, that I would resist the treats then end up eating a bunch and then I would try to skip a meal afterwards. I didn’t realize this was even a problem until I was able to do it this time without stressing about it.”

“Once I actually started eating balanced meals and listening to hunger cues, I really am not that hungry!”

“I’m starting to feel like I’m recognizing when I’m truly hungry. I also feel like this is turning into a lifestyle for me and I’m here for it! So I guess I’m proud of consistency and being aware of my body.”

“I think continuing to be mindful of what I’m eating and having balanced meals/snacks has become a habit. I feel satisfied after one serving. In the past, I would sometimes feel sick after eating dinner (usually my largest meal of the day). It happened once this week (pasta) and I recognized the difference in that was a carb-heavy meal. It was comfort food but it wasn’t fully satisfying and I felt queasy afterwards.”

“My meals away from home gave me a great opportunity to allow myself a treat or fun meal, but in moderation. Before I would overeat at events, then undereat to compensate, and it was a bad cycle. I enjoyed a treat and felt like I could just move on afterwards without trying to under-eat at the next meal.”

“Well, I am proud to say I only had one bite of a few of the desserts and I didn’t over eat. Everyone was saying how sick they felt from overeating, but I was just satisfied and not sick. That is the first time in my life that I haven’t overeaten at a buffet style gathering.”

“Also, for the record, I was surprised at how little I worried about calories and more about looking for a complete meal. It was a fun realization.”

“I realized that when I eat better, add protein and veggies, I didn’t crave sugary foods and stayed away from them.”

“I’m becoming more comfortable balancing meals.”