{"id":70681,"date":"2021-12-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfooddirtygirl.com\/?p=70681"},"modified":"2021-12-18T08:11:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-18T16:11:25","slug":"three-super-simple-steps-to-start-a-plant-based-diet-orange-maple-glazed-carrots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfooddirtygirl.com\/three-super-simple-steps-to-start-a-plant-based-diet-orange-maple-glazed-carrots\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Super Simple Steps to Start a Plant Based Diet + Orange Maple Glazed Carrots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eating a plant fueled diet is powerful, but it can\u2019t help you unless you\u2019re putting that plant powdered food in your beautiful mouth on the regular. Here are three super simple steps to start a plant based diet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading the books, following the Instagram accounts, watching the documentaries, and signing up for our Meal Plans<\/a> are a fantastic start! But you\u2019re going to have to start cooking plant based food<\/em> if you want to enjoy all the benefits of starting a plant based diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a simple, highly effective method for ensuring you get your booty in the kitchen every week to cook nourishing plants for your fabulous body. If you\u2019ve been wanting to eat more plants and you keep putting it off, this will help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting a plant based diet begins with answering these three questions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. \ud83e\udd66 What<\/strong> are you going to cook?<\/li>
  2. \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f When<\/strong> are you going to go grocery shopping?<\/li>
  3. \ud83e\udd63 When<\/strong> are you going to cook?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    First, decide what you\u2019re going to cook<\/strong>
    This cuts right to the chase and eliminates any overthinking or doubt that may try to foil your plans for taking care of yourself like a BOSS. If you subscribe to our Meal Plans, you can pick from the hundreds of plans in the classroom. If you don\u2019t, choose a few     recipes from our blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Then, choose when you are going to go grocery shopping<\/strong>
    Give yourself enough time at the store so you\u2019re not rushing. Maybe plan to shop when you have other errands to make it convenient. Once you\u2019ve picked out the day and time to go grocery shopping, write<\/em><\/strong> it on your calendar<\/strong><\/em>. This is the most important part. Do not skip this step<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Next, commit to when you\u2019re going to cook<\/strong>
    I don\u2019t love to shop and cook on the same day because I usually do other errands when I\u2019m out. By the time I get home and put everything away, all I want is a cup of tea and my couch. Since you\u2019re cooking and eating super fresh food when you start a plant based diet, I suggest cooking within two days of getting your groceries. Once you\u2019ve picked out what day and time you\u2019re going to cook, write it on your calendar<\/em><\/strong>. Again, do not skip this step<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now, it\u2019s just a matter of following through and sticking to your schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, starting a plant based diet can be as simple as that<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re overhauling your diet completely or just want to incorporate more plants into your meals, start with making commitments on your calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Everything on your calendar is sacred. That is your<\/strong> time and how you spend it determines your reality<\/strong><\/em>. One of the most valuable assets we have is time. There are 24 hours in a day, no more, no less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thoughtfully choosing how you are going to use those hours to support your health and wellbeing is a worthy and important task.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Every Sunday, I plan my whole week, including grocery shopping and batch cooking, and I add everything<\/em> to my Google calendar. As a side note, I follow our plant based Meal Plans<\/a> so I don\u2019t have to think about what to cook or what\u2019s for dinner each night. Having a tool that plans those things for you is a HUGE help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once something is on my calendar, I do it. It doesn\u2019t matter if my brain tells me there\u2019s something more important I should be doing. Unless it’s a true emergency, I know that\u2019s a lie. For example, as I\u2019m writing this, my brain is generously<\/em> suggesting I should definitely get up, grab a snack, and join Luanne to watch Netflix on the couch. Lie! That is not<\/em> what I should do. It\u2019s what I could<\/em> do, but I choose to keep my ass in my office and finish writing this piece because that is what\u2019s on my calendar.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When I take the time to plan out my schedule each week, I have my best interest in mind. I choose how to spend my time by deciding what I want in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    One of the most effective ways to get what you want from life is learning how to be accountable to yourself by honoring your commitments.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Good intentions can turn into commitments when you write them down on your calendar. This is especially helpful when starting a plant based diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once you set your schedule and write it down, honor it like you would a dinner date with Oprah. Could you imagine standing up Oprah? Helllll no! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If someone asks you to do something during that time, tell them no<\/em>.
    If thoughts come up telling you something else is more important, don\u2019t listen<\/em>.
    If you really don\u2019t want to do what you\u2019ve scheduled, buck up and get the job done<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Don\u2019t give in to instant gratification, it\u2019s not helping you.
    Be accountable to yourself by honoring your commitments and, in doing so, create the life you want<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Start applying this skill on your journey to a plant based diet and see how badass you are. Then, you can try it in other areas of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to start a plant based diet… your homework:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    1. Choose what you want to eat next week. We have hundreds of Meal Plans to choose from, but our #GetCozy plant based Meal Plan<\/a> is an amazing option<\/li>
    2. Look at your calendar and pick when to go grocery shopping. Write down \u201cGo Grocery Shopping\u201d on that date and block off the time you\u2019ll need.<\/li>
    3. Decide when it works best for you to do some batch cooking<\/a>. Write that shit down on your calendar!<\/li>
    4. Be accountable to yourself by honoring your commitments and following through.<\/li>
    5. Repeat.<\/li>
    6. Watch your life change.<\/li>
    7. For extra support, join our Facebook Group, check out these plant based resources for newbies<\/a>, and reach out for help<\/a> and we\u2019ll happily be there for you!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      You got this. I\u2019m cheering you on! Starting a plant based diet<\/strong> is much simpler than our minds make it out to be.<\/p>\n\n\n

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