JOIN US FOR OUR 7-DAY ON-DEMAND CHALLENGE,
“FEEDING RECOVERY”
In our experience, people who have committed to eating 15-20 grams of protein every 4 waking hours have reported the following benefits:
Join us for our 7-day challenge, “feeding recovery”: you will get:
Access to DAILY session videos
Education on why feeding the starving brain is important to recovery
Guides on protein-rich food sources, shopping and preparation tips, recipes, tips for eating on the go or on a budget, inspiration, success stories and more.
Get support from our trained recovery coaches and other community members by joining our growing list of daily support meetings.
A community of individuals who have struggles similar to yours, where you can get encouragement and learn from others
Make A Commitment To Yourself – You Matter – You Are Worth It.
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7-DAY CHALLENGE OUTLINE
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