Anti Diet Revolution: Non Diet Weight Loss, Food Freedom, Never Diet Again

Did you know that the number one reason people say they can’t meal plan is because of time?  

That’s what I used to think but I’ve come to learn that’s not the case.  In this episode we’ll discuss why this is really a self-limiting belief and what a self-limiting belief is.  I’ll tell you reasons why a little meal planning up front actually saves time in the long run and give you some tips to get you started.

Reasons why meal planning saves time:

·       Reduce the number of grocery store trips

·       Stop wandering around in the grocery store

·       Know what needs to be prepped

·       Ability to plan to use leftovers

As always you can connect with me:
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Oh my goodness!  I'm totally loving this episode with Jennifer Stringer of @mamawithnotime.  She has this amazing practical approach to wellness and self-care.  Here are some of the gems she shares:

'If I can get all three of my kids to eat the same meal without complaining, it’s a real win around here'

'When you find these tools to help you feel better it’s something you wanna keep investing in, it’s just an investment in yourself'

'We’re just trying to empower (the kids) to make the right choices as they get older'

'I feel like I have a different definition of self-care every year'

Takeaways

You can meal prep ingredients and have them available to make a variety of options during the week

Building a portfolio of recipes the family likes

Eat with an 80/20 balance; 80% really healthy and 20% less healthy

Self-care fluctuates from year to year, currently the focus on mental health and how to put us in the right place 

When we give we receive self-fulfillment

You can find Jen on Instagram @mamawithnotime

As always you can connect with me:
IG @adventuresinfeedingmyfam
adventuresinfeedingmyfam.com
Facebook Group: Adventures In Feeding My Fam

In this episode I share how I, with the help of my daughter started a kitchen fire this summer.

Fortunately, the only damage was a ruined area rug; charred kitchen pot; residue from the fire extinguisher; and smoke.  A lot of SMOKE.

We did learn a few lessons from this experience:

1) All of us need to exercise caution in the kitchen.  Especially with new cooks; we would benefit from some gentle safety reminders in the kitchen  And it was a good reminder for me to be more contentious, and less careless in the kitchen.

2) This scared my daughter.  She was a little reluctant to get back in the kitchen to make anything independently.  And she didn’t want to use the stove after that for a bit.  So I had to help her prepare something so that her confidence returned.  She needs to know that events like this don’t happen every time you cook but do happen to all of us.

3) Mistakes happen in the kitchen to everyone.  I make them and I’m sure the greatest chefs make them.  But that is part of the process.  We can think of cooking as a safe place to make mistakes, experiment and try again.  I know I want my kids to approach failure as part of life's process and even if they make a mistake when they’re out in the world they can learn from that, change their approach and try again.

4) Messes happen.This is similar to number three but I think it’s so important that I will sort of reiterate here.  Messes happen in life and in the kitchen.  We’re sort of in this constant cycle of creating something, making a mess, cleaning up and enjoying the rewards of our effort.  The important part is to realize if we don’t make messes then we can never grow from our experiences.  If we’re always playing it safe and not making messes then we never really learn and evolve.  Of course I want my kids to make messes so they can grow and evolve and I'm sure you want that for your kids too.

5) Laugh.  Let me be clear, in the height of the moment when there was smoke filling my kitchen- that was not funny.  But we can laugh about it after the fact, not to totally blow off the situation or minimize it but to appreciate the humor in everyday life and all the things that happen around us.  We had a laugh while we rehashed the events.  My son made fun of me and laughed at me that I couldn’t get the fire extinguisher going on my own.   

So that is the story how I, with my daughter’s help started a kitchen fire and the lessons we can learn from it.

If you are interested in a 30 minute 1:1 family nutrition and meal prep coaching then check out my link here: https://calendly.com/adventuresinfeedingmyfam/10-minute-discovery-call

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email: [email protected]
 

What motivated Leslie Osborn to revamp her meal planning?  It was the weight gain she experienced from working long hours at her desk job.

A little organization can go a long way when trying to get fast easy, healthy meals on the table for your family!

In this episode, productivity expert Leslie Osborn walks us through the systems she has in place to ensure simple, healthy meals are ready to go for her young family. 

Leslie shows how meal prep can be super simple even for the busiest of moms!

Takeaways:
Set a timer and food prep for that amount of time.  You can get a lot done in short spurts.
Do meal prep for dinner while you're getting lunch ready.  You already have the plates, utensils out.
Stock your freezer with just in cases.  You never know when a last minute change will create lack of time for the meal you had planned.

Leslie is so generous and is sharing her weekly planner which can be customized to your needs.  Click https://mailchi.mp/246342fbd353/w764jw9azb for the planner.

You can find Leslie at:
IG @moms.get.it.done
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MomsGetitDoneTogether
MomsGetItDone podcast in apple podcasts or spotify

Let's have a show of hands...How many of you moms serve your kids frozen kid friendly food regularly?  How many of you end up eating that food too because it's easy and you're already making it for the kids?  

I once did that too.  

Don't get me wrong, there's definitely a place for chicken tenders and pizza bagels, but when my oldest son was young, I relied on these foods 

Way.  Too.  Much. 
 
I knew it wasn't good for his health.  I knew it wasn't healthy for any of us.  Of course I wanted him to eat healthier foods and have a wider pallet.  And I certainly wasn't practicing what I preach as a Registered Dietitian.  

I have been slow to share my story but in this bonus episode I share how I got sucked into unhealthy eating habits and how I eventually, slowly broke out of those patterns.  

Now I only serve one simple meal for the entire family-no short order cooking.  Everyone eats what I serve.  Plus I'm serving healthy foods that I want to eat and I want my family to eat.  You can experience this success too!

Ali Netzer, of Five Family Adventurers, uses travel to fully immerse her kids in new cultures and expose them to new flavors and exotic foods.  In this episode Ali shares some of those experiences and how that influences her cooking and family meals.  She and her husband share food prep responsibilities and hear how their extensive New Year's Eve meal has turned into an annual tradition.

Ali was so generous and shared her gazpacho recipe which can be found at https://www.fivefamilyadventurers.com/sevilla-spain/

Click here to receive Ali's epic New Year's menu
https://mailchi.mp/ded7743de3a2/94unsmw5hh

You can find Ali at:
https://www.fivefamilyadventurers.com
www.facebook.com/fivefamilyadventurers  
IG @fivefamilyadventurers

Mom: How was your day today?
Child: Fine
Do you get one word responses to your dinner conversation starters?  Then take a listen to this episode with Jen Legra, the creator and author of the blog and website Drinking the Whole Bottle, where she spreads her message of living life uncorked and infusing a spirit of celebration and fun into every aspect of life.  In this episode Jen shares games her family plays to get the kids talking at the table.  Her enthusiasm for food is infectious and she seriously had me laughing throughout this conversation.

Takeaways:

·       Bringing mindfulness and intentionality to everyday activities, including meals, adds             memories and fun

·       An elevated version of a simple recipe can become a family favorite

·       Make lunch packing easy so the kids can put their lunches together

Here’s where you can find Jen:

drinkingthewholebottle.com

https://www.instagram.com/drinkingthewholebottle/?fbclid=IwAR1FxMdDVzjPJknqpenWscNK-0M6NJBRQGBNeIIFiESQe84Sum6Z_eFt95Q

https://www.facebook.com/groups/drinkingthewholebottle

Here’s a link to the blog Jen wrote about questions to ask at the dinner table: http://drinkingthewholebottle.com/valuable-questions-to-ask-at-dinner/?fbclid=IwAR3hA514D0twe7mlmuOKBPrM99KQy5hj_QL3GvNGOVRXxXuZt3A0zaLlif4

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Don't even know where to start with meal planning?  Trust me, I was once with you.  But after refining my process over the years I have developed five foolproof steps to make meal planning simple and efficient.  

In this episode I outline my 5 Steps to Meal Planning Success that work for me.
1) Step 1-Decide what you want from your food
2) Step 2-Don't over plan
3) Step 3-Fill in recipes based on schedule
4) Step 4-Use leftovers wisely
5) Step 5-Re-use your weekly plans

Click here to get a copy of the 2-2-2 meal planning method tip sheet.

As always you can find me on Instagram @adventuresinfeedingmyfam
Or email me with questions at [email protected]

I look forward to hearing from you!

Heather Cohen may just have the most food related traditions of anyone I’ve ever talked to!  In this episode she describes many ways she’s made events out of food and its provided memories and traditions for her entire family.  Heather was generous enough to share her edible cookie dough recipe-click here for the link to get that.

Takeaways:

·       Let your family members help choose their favorite meals for special occasions

·       Keep a journal noting the company you invite over for meals.  You can note what was           served, which guests came, etc.

·       A family cookbook makes a great memento for everyone especially for your kids as            they grow

·       Research restaurants you want to try when you travel to new locations

·       Annual events can produce big memories for your family and friends

Heather was so generous to share her prize winning edible cookie dough recipe.  Click here to get the recipe.

In need of some quick family meals?  In this episode Jill Green, a self-proclaimed foodie, a powerhouse career woman and busy mom of three describes easy food prep ideas.  She also shares how travel has influenced the flavors she infuses in her meals; her epic weekly dinners with a revolving door of guests; and how she’s turned her kids into adventurous eaters.  Jill is so enthusiastic in describing some of her recipes that you will no doubt leave inspired to try some of her tried and true family recipes.  

Recipe for chicken in a bag:
Ingredients
1 whole chicken
paprika
garlic powder
1 Trager Joe's paper bag
1) Smother the chicken with paprika and generously sprinkle with garlic powder
2) Place spiced chicken in the center of a Trader Joe's paper bag
3) Tuck the handles of the bag under the chicken snugly
4) Place in a roasting pan and roast in the oven at 425 F for 90 minutes