Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss

Veggies Don't Bite & Other Revelations (feat. Sophia DeSantis)

Episode Summary

"If I eat another salad I'm going to explode!" "I'm so sick of eating the same things all the time! I'm bored!" Identify with these thoughts? You're not alone! That's why this Jenn sits down with Sophia DeSantis of Veggies Don't Bite. They talk about creating a meal system instead of meal prep, plus how to get more veggies into our lives, how to make them taste great and change up those flavors. What's more, Sophia and Jenn, as always, keep the focus on REAL LIFE! This isn't about ideal scenarios, this is about the actual day-to-day of living life while still focusing on our health...and eating veggies. Become a Member: https://glow.fm/saladwithasideoffries/ Want a free menu plan from Jenn? Complete this free Weight Loss Profile: https://www.tlsslim.com/bettermylifenow/weight-loss-profile/? Sophia's Freebie for Salad with a Side of Fries - Flavor Combinations Guide: https://veggiesdontbite.lpages.co/flavor-combination-guide/ Sophia's Email: sophia@veggiesdontbite.com Sophia's Website: https://veggiesdontbite.com Sophia's Instagram- https://instagram.com/veggiesdontbite Sophia's Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/veggiesdontbite

Episode Notes

"If I eat another salad I'm going to explode!" "I'm so sick of eating the same things all the time! I'm bored!" Identify with these thoughts? You're not alone! That's why this Jenn sits down with Sophia DeSantis of Veggies Don't Bite. They talk about creating a meal system instead of meal prep, plus how to get more veggies into our lives, how to make them taste great and change up those flavors. What's more, Sophia and Jenn, as always, keep the focus on REAL LIFE! This isn't about ideal scenarios, this is about the actual day-to-day of living life while still focusing on our health...and eating veggies.

Outline:

• Welcome back & intro today's topic
• Meet Sophia DeSantis of Veggies Don't Bite
• Sophia's story: husband's health, fertility treatments, growing family, from teacher to health coach
• Plant based doesn't have to be all or nothing
• What it looks like to be plant forward vs plant based
• Where to start. How to move toward more plant forward meals
• Positive exposures to veggies
• Feeling empowered, not overwhelmed, with meal planning
• Searching for recipes made easy
• Combining foods & spices/herbs so you don't get bored
• Greatest benefits of moving toward a plant forward nutrition plan

Links:
Become a Member
Connect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's Instagram
Take the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan
Sophia's IG, FB, Website & Email: sophia@veggiesdontbite.com
Sophia's  Flavor Combinations Guide freebie for Salad with a Side of Fries

Quotes:
"Remember, what is your end result? To be happy and feel well." - Sophia DeSantis
"A lot of us aren't honest with ourselves about what we want to do."  - Sophia DeSantis
"Lower your expectations."  - Sophia DeSantis
"It doesn't have to be the same way, all the time. It's OK to alter your objectives."  - Sophia DeSantis  
"Small habits for big wins."  - Sophia DeSantis
"95% of our country has a fiber issue."  - Sophia DeSantis
"It's also about how you navigate life."  - Sophia DeSantis
"The biggest changes are the small things we often don't notice."- Jenn Trepeck