5 Simple and Effective Strategies for Improving Your Nutrition

Figuring out what to eat, when to eat and how to get enough vegetables can be very confusing and frustrating. In my own personal journey and my work with clients I have found a trend – we tend to over complicate things. We worry about the minor details instead of looking at the big picture. We want one simple solution that will solve all our problems instead of being committed to breaking down our habits one by one.

I put together 5 simple and effective strategies for improving your nutrition that will take you on a path to better health.

1. Hide your veggies in a smoothie.
   When I am looking to get more vegetables into my day, I make a smoothie loaded up with a bunch (and I mean a bunch) of spinach and maybe some kale if I’m feeling adventurous. Add a few berries, some water or almond milk, protein powder if you like and you have a well-balanced, nutrient packed meal or snack.

2. Have cooked proteins and veggies in the fridge for easy meals or snacks.
   I use this strategy every week. During the weekend, I cook up a few different proteins such as chicken or ground beef and roast a few vegetables such as brussel sprouts, peppers, potatoes, beans or asparagus. When I am crunched for time at lunch or dinner, I can confidently know that I can go to the fridge and create a healthy meal in no time.

3. Have a water bottle with you at all times.
   I carry my water bottle with me everywhere because you can fill it up at a gas station, a coffee shop, Target, and so many other places. If my bottle is with me, I am more likely to be reminded to drink water.

4. Create a list of the foods you like in each of these categories: Proteins, Veggies, Healthy Fats, and Carbohydrates.
   When it comes to creating meals or going grocery shopping, it’s easy to think “I don’t know what to buy, cook or eat.” Try taking some time to sit down and create a list of all the foods you like under each category. Doing this will make it easier to go to the store and create balanced meals out of foods you love. You can also get adventurous and create a “Foods I would love to try” list.
5. Relax.
   Stressing out about food will create a negative impact on your body. Food should be enjoyable, nutritious and easy. Work on one habit at a time and take it easy on yourself. You cannot eat perfectly every day, week, month or year. Instead start to think of your nutrition as an experiment and tune in to the feedback your body gives you.

Health and Happiness,

Lindsey Heiserman
Personal Trainer and Life Coach

Lindsey is the owner of Lindsey Heiserman Coaching, a life coaching and personal training business. She has over a decade of experience working with a wide variety of clients. She completed her undergraduate degree at Truman State University with a focus in exercise physiology and emphasis in psychology. In 2013 she graduated from Adler Graduate School with a Master’s in Psychotherapy and an emphasis in Career Coaching. She also holds a Professional Life Coaching certification and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer.

She works with clients from a holistic viewpoint focusing on mind, muscle and movement.

When not working with clients you can find her training for obstacle course racing, adventuring and traveling around the United States, hanging out with her fur babies, drinking coffee, and running her business.

If you want to learn more about Lindsey we encourage you to visit her website, http://www.lindseyheiserman.com/