There's this weird "reset" that I use that has helped me stay "lifestyle lean" year round.

I call it the Reset Meal (or Snack).

Here's how it works...

As someone who always struggled with all or nothing thinking, I used to have a really hard time getting back on track after a misstep.

When I was 300+lbs, I'd overindulge and then say "Ugh, forget it" and would keep the spiral going for days or even weeks at a time.

Eventually, I'd feel so gross and disappointed in myself that I'd start all over again and the cycle would repeat itself.

So I switched to using a "Reset Meal or Snack".

I wanted to train my brain to associate this one particular meal as the trigger to getting back on track.

Kinda like how your brain immediately processes a red light as "stop."

I wanted to do the same with my nutrition.

After some experimenting, I found an easy perfect Reset Meal...

• 1-2 scoops of protein powder (this one tastes incredible)
• 1-2 tbsp of peanut butter
• Just enough water (typically around 1-2 tbsp)
   

Mix in a bowl until there's a "pudding like" consistency, adding just a splash of water while mixing with a spoon. Now as you can imagine, doing 2 scoops of protein powder and 2 tbsp of peanut butter, you're going to be full for a long time. But for a snack, use just 1 scoop of powder and 1 tbsp of peanut butter.

I've made this so many times that it requires zero thinking and it works with vanilla or chocolate, or just about any flavor really.

Plus, it gets me a ton of protein.

But the most valuable part of this meal is that my brain recognizes it as the mark of consistency.

It sets me up for success AND it also prevents me from spiraling for too long, especially this time of year. :)

The goal of a Reset Meal is that it should be easy to make, high in protein, and something you train your brain to recognize as a trigger for getting back on track and / or staying consistent.

So, take a quick 60 seconds and ask yourself, "What can be my reset meal"?

Later tater,

Coach Mike