Love the Foods You Love—And Have Them Love Your Body Back

Coach Marsha
Oct 2
2 min read

Here’s some good news: You don’t have to give up the foods you love to take back control of your health.

When most people think about “eating healthier,” they imagine restriction, deprivation, or saying goodbye to comfort foods forever. But that’s not what lasting change is about. In fact, it’s the opposite.

The key is learning how to upgrade the meals you already enjoy so they love your body back.

Bowl of hearty veggie chili with tofu — Hearty bowl of veggie chili with tofu

Why Restriction Doesn’t Work

Strict diets and “can’t-have” lists may work for a short time, but they often leave you feeling frustrated, deprived, and ready to give up. Research shows that sustainable nutrition changes come from small, consistent shifts—not from cutting out entire food groups overnight.

Instead of thinking about what you can’t eat, shift your focus to what you can add. This approach not only supports your blood sugar and overall health—it makes eating enjoyable again.

Simple Tweaks That Make a Big Difference

Here are three nutrition strategies that let you keep the foods you love while nourishing your body:

🥦 Add More Fiber: Pairing carbs with fiber-rich foods like beans, lentils, leafy greens, or berries helps slow blood sugar spikes and keeps you fuller longer.

🍓 Swap in Whole Foods: Instead of refined or packaged options, choose whole, unprocessed ingredients. Think whole grain bread instead of white, or roasted sweet potatoes instead of fries.

🥗 Upgrade One Meal to Be Mostly Plants: Start with breakfast or lunch and build a colorful plate. A veggie chili, hearty salad, or “power bowl” with whole grains, beans, and greens can satisfy your cravings and fuel your body.

A Loving Approach to Nutrition

Think of this as adding more love to your plate. Love for flavor. Love for variety.

Love for your body.

When you focus on upgrades instead of restrictions, food becomes a partner in your healing—not something to fight against.

If you’d like more simple, sustainable ways to eat well without giving up the foods you love, I created a free guide just for you: The WholeLYFE Blueprint: 6 Lifestyle Levers to Help Reverse Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Naturally.

Click here to grab your free copy.

Your favorite foods are still on the menu—you just get to enjoy them in a way that loves you back.