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The ricotta-apple wrap on theDrop10 plancan be wrapped in foil and taken to-go.
A peanut butter and sliced fruit sandwich on whole grain bread is also portable.
So, first confirm you check in with yourself about what you need.
This will keep you feeling more satisfied for longer!
Aim for around 450 calories at lunch and 150 at your snack.
If you like string cheese, pair it with a large apple.
Eat your hard boiled egg with 2 tablespoons hummus and a handful of baby carrots.
A: When you work out in the morning you have a few options.
Depending on the time that you wake up, you could have aDrop10 breakfast, then do your workout.
Or you could simply split your breakfast in half, eating half before and half after.
As a milk/dairy substitute, try hemp milk, grain milk, coconut milk, or rice milk.
In place of cow’s milk yogurt, you might sub plain coconut yogurt.
We love So Delicious plain coconut yogurt!
Don’t skimp on lean chicken, fish, eggs, etc.)
A: you could definitely sub tofu instead of meat/edamame.
We recommend subbing about 1/4 of a tofu block per 3 oz serving of meat.
verify snacks have at least two of these things: healthy carbs, protein, healthy fat.
Aim for 350 calories for breakfast, 450 for lunches, and 450 for dinners.
Make a list of all of the foods from each category that it’s possible for you to eat.
Then go through a set of balanced meal plans (Start with the Drop10!)
Also, if you have to cut out a food group entirely, you might need a supplement.
We totally understand – everyone goes through food ruts.
It’s awesome that you’re doing something about it!
But, you’re absolutely right that not everyone needs the same number of calories!
The snacks and Happy Calories are the easiest way to adjust the calories to fit your needs perfectly.
A: What types of flavors and textures do you love from your dessert?
In general, we recommend choosing a dessert that you REALLY LOVE.
This way it’s possible for you to truly savor it.
Cookies, cake, brownies, chocolate, candy – these things can all fit.
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