Feeding Recovery 7 Day Challenge
Does it sound too good to be true that the answer to managing cravings and relapses could be as simple as feeding your starving brain?
What if you challenged yourself to find out and had expert help to “hold your hand” along the way?
JOIN US FOR OUR 7-DAY ON-DEMAND CHALLENGE,
“FEEDING RECOVERY”
Make A Commitment To Yourself – You Matter – You Are Worth It.
Does it sound too good to be true that the answer to managing cravings and relapses could be as simple as feeding your starving brain?
Join us for our 7-day challenge, “feeding recovery”: you will get:
7-DAY CHALLENGE OUTLINE
Charity Run Roadmap
Overview
DAY 1 (Up to One Hour)
DAY 2 (30+ Minutes)
DAY 3 (30+ Minutes)
DAY4 (30+ Minutes)
DAY 5 (30+ Minutes) SUGAR
DAY 6 (30+ Minutes)
DAY 7 (Up to One Hour)
Overview
Weekly Feeding Recovery Network Meetings
Mondays 7 PM EST
Wednesday 9AM CT
DAY 1 (Up to One Hour)
Welcome and Chat Poll:
- How many are in recovery?
- Still Struggling?
- Here to learn/help a loved one?
Other
- Feeding Recovery Flipbook Review
- Worksheets Overview
- Daily Food Mood
- Craving/Study Checklist (FMC)
Day 1 & Day 7 Nutrition Wellness Wheel (NWW)
- Participant Homework
- Review the Feeding Recovery Food List & Meal Snack Ideas
- Think about what you’ll try.
- Complete the FMC and NWW worksheet Shop before Day 3
Q&A
DAY 2 (30+ Minutes)
The 3 Macros Overview (Protein, Fats, Complex Carbs)
- Why Macros matter – the role they play.
- Serving sizes and balance
- Timing
- Adapting (Vegan, food sensitivities etc.)
Tips for Meal and Snack Planning
- Example Meals/Snacks
- How to prepare your Pantry / Fridge
- Identify your Prep Type: Wing It or Advance
- Q&A via Chat
Homework
- Assess your fridge & pantry.
- Shop before Day 3
- Complete the FMC Worksheet
DAY 3 (30+ Minutes)
Managing Cravings and Struggles
- Anti-Craving Emergency Food Kit (always with you)
- Non-Food Tactics for Dealing with Cravings
- Hydration
- Urge Surfing
- Lengthening
- Grounding
- Nature
- Movement
- Meditation
- Prayer
- Thought Work
- This FB Group Community
Q&A
- What are participants currently struggling with?
Homework
- Complete the FMC Worksheet
- Share your favorite Non-Food Craving Tactic in the FB Group
DAY4 (30+ Minutes)
Real Food and Food Like Items (FLI’S) / Know the Difference and why it matters in Recovery
- Defining “Food”: Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
- Defining “FLI’s”: Food Like Items consumed by people that provide little to no nutritive value which may contain harmful ingredients.
- Know your labels: Additives, Preservatives, Added Sugar (Handout)
Q&A via Chat
Homework
- Double check your pantry and fridge.
- Do you need a FLI swatter?
- Complete the FMC Worksheet
DAY 5 (30+ Minutes) SUGAR
Addictive qualities of sugar
- Neurotransmitter depletion, cravings
- Trading one addiction for another
- What’s the big deal? Is sugar harmful?
Q&A via Chat
Homework
- Complete the FMC Worksheet
DAY 6 (30+ Minutes)
Overcoming Obstacles
- Protein “On the Go” – choosing High Protein Fast Foods…Use Your Emergency Food Kit
- · Buying Protein on a Budget
Q&A via Chat
Homework
- Complete the FMC Worksheet
- Complete NWW Worksheet
DAY 7 (Up to One Hour)
Tying it All Together
Guest Speaker (TBD)
Community Share:
- Ask someone to share the comparative results of FMC and/or NWW from Days 1 & 6.
- What have they noticed?
- How does following the Feeding Recovery Lifestyle impact their moods, their sleep, their behaviors?
- What has changed with their NWW?
- What areas have they grown in?
- What needs more attention?
Sustaining your Feeding Recovery Lifestyle
Feeding Recovery Meetings and Personal Journal
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