‘I Made These Small Changes To My Diet And Lost 110 Pounds’

I began making small, gradual changes. Starting out, two of my biggest problems with food were eating late in the day and eating out all the time. So those were the first habits I focused on breaking. I decided that I would only eat out twice a week and stop eating after 8 p.m.—something I still stick to today!

In order to achieve this, my now-husband and I started cooking at home a lot more. At first, we used Blue Apron a few times a week to help teach us about new foods and how to make healthy dinner recipes. After a few weeks of that, I got to where I was actually having vegetables a few times a week, along with fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, and tons of protein. My snacking habits, which were also terrible, changed a lot too. I started eating mixed nuts or peanut butter and celery instead of bags of chips and candy bars. I also did the 21-Day Fix about three months in. This plan focuses on creating the perfect portion sizes by using these special containers and emphasizes fresh veggies and protein over refined carbs. That helped me get a firm grasp on healthy portion sizes. If I ever feel like I need a reset, I’ll break out the containers.

Now, I try to stick to balancing my food groups, eating out as little as I can, and just making conscious, healthy choices about what I eat. A typical day for me starts with a protein shake for breakfast, grilled chicken with kale for lunch, and something similar for dinner, like a pork chop with broccoli. I definitely still indulge my taste for snacks and dessert—I’m practically addicted to chips! But it’s all about balance and at the end of the day. I’m just trying to make good decisions that outweigh the bad ones.

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