Nutrition cheat codes I know at 43 I wish I knew at 23
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Stop drinking alcohol. It's empty calories, bad for your health, increases stress & anxiety, and uplevels your appetite making you want to eat more.
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Stop eating at least 3-5 hours before sleeping to improve the quality of your sleep and aid in digestion.
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Don't eat until you feel stuffed. Eat until you're at a fullness level of 8 out of 10.
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Put your body on a regular schedule of meals. This helps train your hunger.
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Chew your food slowly until it becomes liquid. This helps you become fuller & save energy used for digestion.
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Think of eating as a ratio, instead of an event. A good ratio is to get 80% of your calories from whole unprocessed sources & 20% from whatever you want.
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Drink a glass of water before & after your meals to feel fuller and more satisfied.
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Don't drink water with a meal because this makes you eat faster.
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Need to lower your LDL cholesterol but don’t like the idea of taking statins? Take psyllium husk. It's been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol by up to 25%.
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A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before a meal can contribute to improved blood glucose control.
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Increase the size of each meal as the day goes on. Big meals make you sleepy, which is not ideal for desk work but ideal for going to sleep.
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Drink a protein shake before a meal to decrease hunger and increase fullness while giving you some extra muscle-building protein.
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Stop distracting yourself when eating. This makes you ignore your signals for satiety and digestion. It also gives your brain 2 pleasure signals, which means twice the dopamine release from one meal.
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For fat loss, it's always a good idea to go to bed a little hungry.
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Keep some raw veggies around you just in case you need to snack. If you need to eat raw veggies, it is probably a sign you're hungry.
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Drink sparkling water throughout the day. It keeps you hydrated while also reducing hunger and sugar cravings.
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Use smaller plates when eating meals. People who eat from smaller dishes have reported greater satiety, and as a result, lower caloric intake.
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Chew gum after meals. Doing this can boost satiety & help reduce snacking and cravings in the afternoon.
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Start your day with a shake with protein, creatine, greens powder & psyllium husk to help build muscle, regulate hunger & have steady energy levels.
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Take a walk with your family after a meal to improve digestion and have a ritual to do together.
I've taught you in 2 minutes what it's taken me 20 years to learn. Use these cheat codes in your nutrition for better results.
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