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Feb 2025
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Common Nutrition Mistakes and Tangible S...

ALLISON WETIG AND CEARA KIRKPATRICK
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Ep 212: Allison and Ceara continue their 'How to Thrive in 2025' series. We discuss common nutrition mistakes, sharing personal experiences and insights on dietary trends, the importance of protein, and the challenges of maintaining a balanced diet.We emphasize the individuality of nutrition and the impact of lifestyle choices on health, while also addressing the complexities and misconceptions surrounding various diets. 

The conversation focuses on the relationship between eating habits, meal preparation, the importance of understanding individual satiation styles and the goal of consistency instead of perfection in dietary choices. We discuss the significance of whole foods, protein, fiber, and hydration. The conversation also highlights the pitfalls of an all-or-nothing mindset and the benefits of simplifying meal preparation techniques to support healthy eating habits.


TAKEAWAYS:

  • Following dietary trends can lead to confusion and mistakes.
  • Women often underestimate their protein needs due to societal norms.
  • Convenience can sometimes lead to unhealthy eating choices.
  • Whole foods are a sustainable approach to nutrition.
  • Eating out doesn't always have to mean unhealthy choices.
  • Avoid justifying unhealthy choices everytime just because you're eating out.
  • How to understand your eating style, cravings and satiations. 
  • Consistency in healthy eating is more important than perfection.
  • Allow yourself flexibility in your diet to avoid feelings of deprivation.
  • Be kind to yourself as you navigate your nutrition journey.


RELATED EPISODES:

Ep # 111 - Low Tox Living and Eating Real Foods with Healthillie

Ep # 113 - Movement, Meals and Morning Routines with Sydney Adams

Ep # 159 - Fitness Routines and Eating Enough Grace Frisella

Ep # 161 - Prioritizing Whole Foods and Protein with Liv Kaplan

Ep # 193 - Nourished, Simple and Balance Life with Bailey Seaton


MENTIONS:

Allison Lemon8 Post - Hydration Hacks

Ceara Book Rec - 4 Hour Body by Tim Ferriss

Diary of A CEO Episode with Stacy Sims - Apple Podcast


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