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LESS STRESS: MORE “YES”
cheaper to grab a burger, order pizza, or microwave a
frozen meal.
But she was starting to feel the consequences. Her
energy levels were all over the place. Her mood was
unpredictable. Her body felt sluggish and heavy.
Her current diet was the opposite of all those
things. It was draining her fire, not fueling it.
She decided to take action. A nutritional
intervention.
She consulted a nutritionist. A practical woman
who didn't preach or judge.
"You don't need to become a vegan overnight," she
told Billie. "Just make small, sustainable changes.
Concentrate on adding more good stuff, rather than
restricting everything bad."
She gave Billie a simple framework.
• The 80/20 Rule: Aim to eat healthy, whole
foods 80% of the time. Allow for some
flexibility and indulgence 20% of the time.
• The Rainbow Plate: Fill your plate with a
variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. Each
color provides different nutrients.
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