Step 3: Measuring Skill

In Step 3 we are learning to measure our food using a scale. This is a critical step in getting more accurate information as to exactly how much food we are eating every single day.

If you have not purchased a digital food scale - Please do that now! It's required for this step.

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The meal plan you choose in this step is according to your desired weight.

Not according to how much you weigh right now.

For example, if you want to weigh 135 lbs. then choose the meal plan that says meat or veggie and "100-150lbs."

You always have the choice to go slower and choose a different meal plan. For example, you could weigh 220 lbs., desire to weigh 140 lbs., but still choose the meal plan for 150-200lbs and that's okay. Do what's comfortable for you.

Step 2 was designed to further develop your skill of measuring and tracking your food, while you continue to reap all the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle.

In Step 3 we are learning to measure our food using a scale. This is a critical step in getting more accurate information as to exactly how much food we are eating every single day.

You'll need this valuable skill as another stepping stone to get to the point where you no longer need a meal plan because you can eat whatever you like as long as you count your calories (assuming your main concern is losing weight).

How will you know when you can move on to Step 4?

You need to be able to successfully follow the measuring skill meal plan for 6 out of 7 days before you can graduate to Step number 4. Why?

Because once again, each step builds off of the previous one. It's like teaching yourself how to drive a car. Would you just hop in, throw on your seat belt, and take a car for a spin if you'd never touched a steering wheel before? I seriously hope not. That would be dangerous and your chances of failure are very high. You'd have to learn slowly with somebody guiding you along the way - like an instructor or a coach!

The plan is the plan for a reason. Trust in the process and have fun participating in the community while you build the skills and confidence necessary to change your life permanently!

Measuring What You Eat



Here are your 5 Daily Authentic Actions:

1. You're encouraged to weigh yourself every morning and write down that number somewhere so you can track your weight. Share in the group if you're comfortable with it.

2. You're encouraged to share pics of everything you eat in the community. This increases accountability, helps track what you eat, allows others to get inspired by your healthy meals, and let's us celebrate your healthy eating.

3. Set a step goal to hit everyday that's suitable for your current level of activity. Share your steps at the end of the day every day. Be sure to download a step counter App on your phone if you need one or use a wearable device like a Fitbit.

4. Share a win in the "Celebrate" section of the community. It could be anything you did that day that you consider to be a win. Be sure to celebrate yourself for all of your accomplishments as often as you can.

5. Ask questions whenever you need help.