147. Add Before You Subtract: How Adding More Protein, Fiber, and Whole Foods Naturally Crowds Out Cravings, Supports Weight Loss, and Leads To Better Health

About this episode

Dr. Lisa Oldson discusses the importance of adding more protein, fiber, and whole foods to support weight loss and improve health.

If the first thing you think about when trying to lose weight is everything you can't have, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa Oldson introduces one of her favorite mindset shifts for sustainable weight loss: Add Before You Subtract. Instead of leading with restriction, deprivation, and a list of forbidden foods, Dr. Lisa explains why focusing first on adding more protein, fiber-rich fruits & vegetables, and whole foods is not only more effective, it's backed by science. You'll learn...

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Oldson

Topics covered

• weight loss
• nutrition
• mindset
• healthy eating
• protein
• fiber
• whole foods

Keywords

• weight loss
• protein
• fiber
• whole foods
• nutrition
• mindset
• cravings

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