5 Diet Changes That Transformed Our Running and Lives

TLDRLearn about the 5 diet changes that had a dramatic impact on our running and lives, including delaying caffeine intake and portion distortion.

Key insights

🏃‍♂️Delaying caffeine intake by 90 minutes after waking up can provide a steady energy level throughout the day.

🍽️Addressing portion distortion by eating smaller portions can prevent overeating and promote better digestion.

🌾Eating vegetarian meals a few times a week can improve digestion and provide a healthy break from consuming meat.

🍫Avoiding frequent treat meals and opting for better quality meals can promote a healthier eating pattern and prevent overindulgence.

🔍Listening attentively to our body's hunger and fullness cues can help us eat mindfully and avoid unnecessary snacking.

Q&A

How does delaying caffeine intake affect energy levels?

Delaying caffeine intake by 90 minutes after waking up allows the body to flush out excess melatonin and provides a pure hit of caffeine, resulting in steady energy levels throughout the day.

What are the benefits of addressing portion distortion?

Addressing portion distortion can prevent overeating, promote better digestion, and help maintain a healthy weight.

Why include vegetarian meals in the diet?

Eating vegetarian meals a few times a week can improve digestion, provide a break from consuming meat, and increase the intake of plant-based nutrients.

Why should we avoid frequent treat meals?

Frequent treat meals can lead to overindulgence and an unhealthy eating pattern. Opting for better quality meals and having occasional treat meals promotes a balanced approach to eating.

How can mindful eating contribute to a healthy diet?

Mindful eating involves paying attention to hunger and fullness cues, which helps in eating the right amount of food and avoiding unnecessary snacking.

Timestamped Summary

00:00About a month ago, we made a small diet change that had a significant impact on our running and lives.

02:24Delaying caffeine intake by 90 minutes after waking up can provide steady energy levels throughout the day.

09:20Addressing portion distortion by eating smaller portions helps prevent overeating and promote better digestion.

09:39Including vegetarian meals a few times a week improves digestion and provides a healthy break from consuming meat.

11:33Avoiding frequent treat meals and opting for better quality meals promotes a healthier eating pattern and prevents overindulgence.

13:20Listening attentively to our body's hunger and fullness cues helps us eat mindfully and avoid unnecessary snacking.