Written by Edgar Ulloa

Nowadays, the internet is filled with “experts” who promise that they have the secret formula to solve all of your health and nutrition problems. It seems like every year a new diet comes to light that will give you all of the results you crave with lightning speed. The reality is that all of these diets, whether it’s keto or carnivore or gluten-free, restrict a large quantity of food sources that, for the vast majority of people, are simply unsustainable in the long term. They’re marketed as a “quick fix”. What they won’t tell you is that following extremely restrictive diets often leads to a yo-yo effect where, at the end of the dieting period, most people end up gaining all the weight they lost back or even more. The truth is that every individual person is unique and has different nutritional needs, so there simply can’t be a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Nutritional science, in its simplest form, comes down to energy balance. The amount of energy input versus the amount of energy output. If you input more energy than you’re outputting, you’ll gain weight. Conversely, if you output more energy than you’re inputting, you’ll lose weight. The energy we input into our bodies comes from food, which is mostly measured in calories. Naturally, some foods have more energy than other foods. For example, a chocolate chip muffin will have more energy than a banana or an orange. 

All this information is great to know, but the main question still stands: How do I make my nutrition work for me? Simply put, you need to make it sustainable. In nutrition, and in your health in general, consistency is king. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to reach your nutrition goals that’s both fast and easy. The good news is, you don’t need to make giant sweeping changes in your diet all at once to get the results you want. Contrary to popular belief, even one small tweak in your diet and/or habits can make a substantial and lasting impact. For example, instead of drinking your coffee with cream and sugar, drink your coffee black with no added extras. You could start with substituting one normal coffee a week with one black coffee. If you find yourself starting to like the taste of black coffee, you could substitute an additional black coffee a week, and go from there. If coffee isn’t your thing but you love soda or any other type of flavored carbonated drink, you could substitute one of those for a glass of water. 

Reaching your health and nutrition goals doesn’t have to be unnecessarily difficult or complex. Most of the time, one small and seemingly insignificant tweak can actually have a huge impact. The easiest and most effective way to make a lasting change is to take small actions that will compound over time. You can still enjoy all of your favorite foods while working towards your goals. One key thing to remember is that any and all change is, at some level, difficult and will take time.

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