Nobody's craving a cold salad when it's chilly outside. I see it in my clients' food logs all the time: salads start disappearing, and suddenly getting enough veggies becomes a challenge. (Trust me, as a nutrition coach, I can see these patterns, often before my clients notice their progress is slowing down.)
Finding balance is key – it doesn't have to be complicated. We're going to talk about foods that are both good for you AND actually enjoyable. Because nobody wants to eat like a rabbit all season long. Want some help figuring out what that balance looks like for you? That's one of my superpowers as a nutrition coach. [Book a no-obligation chat] so we can brainstorm what your perfect balance is.
The Good Stuff: 3 Fall Foods You'll Actually Want to Eat
Sweet Potatoes (Your New Best Friend)
These orange beauties are nutritional powerhouses, but let's talk about what matters - they're absolutely delicious. Here's how I use them:
Toss them in your breakfast bowl with eggs and veggies [Recipe: Slim Down and Fill Up Breakfast Recipe]
Make them the star of dinner with my crowd-favorite Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet
Keep it simple let them be a basic side dish: roast, bake, steam – all delish!
Brussels Sprouts (Stay With Me Here...)
If you think you hate Brussels sprouts, you probably just haven't had them prepared well. Here's my no-fail method:
Chop off the ends (this contributes to their bitterness)
Cut them in half
Toss with olive oil and sea salt
Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until they're crispy
REAL LIFE TIP: Always make extra! Future-you will thank past-you when dinner prep only involves reheating these bad boys.
Apples: (Not Just for Teachers)
Turn your apple game into a fun taste test! Grab a different variety each week and find your perfect match. It's like dating but for fruit - and way less complicated. These are my favorite last minute snack when I’m rushing out the door –zero prep!
Let's Talk About Those Fall Favorites (You Know the Ones...)
The PSL Situation
Look, if pumpkin spice lattes are your jam, let's work with that:
Option 1: Make it your special treat and enjoy every sip. No guilt necessary!
Option 2: Try these tweaks (if you want to):
Switch to oat milk (it's actually creamy and delicious)
Try one less pump of syrup each time you order
Would your day be ruined if I asked you to skip the whipped cream?
Real talk: If you're used to super sweet drinks, your taste buds need time to adjust. Even cutting back by one pump is a win!
Halloween Candy
Let's hit it head on - that bag of Halloween candy sitting in your pantry, do you really still need it taking space up in your life?
Some thoughts:
Keep your absolute favorites (life's too short!)
Donate the rest (troops overseas love getting care packages)
Or my favorite trick: have a friend remove it while you're not looking (sometimes out of sight really is out of mind)
The Creamy Soup Craving
When it's cold outside, of course you want soup! That's totally normal. Try my White Chicken Chili that's creamy without cream, or try these tricks with your favorite recipes:
Swap in puréed cauliflower (seriously, it works)
Go half cream, half broth
Blend in some white beans for thickness
Save the full-cream versions for those really special occasions
Need a Coach in Your Corner?
Want help finding that sweet spot between PSL-every-day and feeling like you're stuck eating nothing but Brussels sprouts? That's literally what I'm here for. As a nutrition coach, I'm all about finding what works for YOU - because there's no one-size-fits-all approach to eating well. Sometimes you just need someone in your corner who gets it.
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