TAKING ACTION: ✅Share your three colorful fruits and/or veggies today! Remember, one of them needs to be green in color! 💚 Why are we so concerned with eating the rainbow, and what does it matter? 🌈 I’m glad you asked… The truth is that you can easily meet your macronutrient & calorie goals with almost anything. For example, you can still meet your macros and calories by eating processed foods. This is the whole “if it fits your macros” trend you’ve probably seen. However, that’s not the case when it comes to your micronutrient requirements. You actually have to focus on whole-food nutrition for the most part if you want to experience the benefits of micronutrients. Micronutrients refer to the vitamins and minerals your body needs in smaller amounts than macronutrients. Vitamins are necessary for energy production, immune function, blood clotting, and other functions. Meanwhile, minerals play an important role in growth, bone health, fluid balance, and several other processes. Micronutrients are found in vegetables (especially leafy green veggies), fruits (especially in berries), salmon, eggs, garlic, potatoes, and even dark chocolate! In short, the reason we’re focusing on our Color Challenge this month is that fruits and vegetables not only contain natural sugars, but they also contain important vitamins and minerals your body needs to function at its best. 💯 Want an easy way to get your three colorful foods in every day? Check out the micronutrient-dense smoothies! 35 Dietitian-Approved Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Got up this morning and was at the gym at daybreak 🫶🏼💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Let’s get this week going

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TAKING ACTION: ✅Which 3 colors/fruits/veggies did you choose today? Remember, one of them needs to be green! Post your pics or tell me in the comments! Week Two—going down now! 🔥 Last week, we introduced the topic of Natural Sugars vs. Processed Sugars, and we participated in the first week of our small group Color Challenge! We also briefly touched on the negative effects that processed and refined sugars have on your blood sugar/insulin. As we move into our second week, here’s what you can expect ⬇️ 🍬 More education on the role sugar plays in your blood sugar/insulin (and why it matters!) 🍬 Education about the importance of micronutrients 🍬 Week Two of our small group Color Challenge—details below! 🌈 This week’s Color Challenge Deets ⬇️ 👉 Eat at least three different colors every day in the form of fruits and/or veggies. Make at least one of them green every day! For example, maybe you eat strawberries (red), blueberries (blue/purple), and fresh spinach (green) one day. Another day, you may choose a banana (yellow), tomato (red), and cucumber (green). Pick three colors, with one of the three being a green veggie! Feel free to post your pictures or simply tell me in the comments which rainbow combo you choose each day! 🌈

TAKING ACTION: ✅Post pics of your Color Challenge in the comments! ✅Where do you fall when it comes to eating candy or sweets? Are you able to practice proactive discipline and only enjoy a few pieces, or do you keep eating it once you start? Speaking of sugar, I often see other coaches advising their clients in one of two ways when it comes to eating the Halloween candy that’s lining the grocery aisles right now ⬇️ 👉 Don’t eat the candy 👉 Enjoy a few pieces of candy The problem is that—it’s not that simple. There are nuances that we need to factor in. It’s important to first understand your unique cravings, body, and thoughts. What works for me may not work for you—and that’s okay! For example, some people do better by allowing themselves to enjoy some of their favorite foods because complete restriction does more harm than good. On the other hand, complete restriction from certain foods may be the best option for some due to the fact that they can’t stop eating said food once they start. The question you need to ask yourself is, “Where do I fall regarding this?” If you feel as though you need complete restriction around a certain food, don’t let that get you down. The reality is that while it feels tough to swallow right now, your taste buds and your brain will change. 💯 Ultimately, the answer to the question above is unique to you and your ability to control your sugar intake.