Hey Heart & Soil Tribe,
An animal-based diet might be simple, but it isn’t always easy.
Most doctors won’t understand why you would cut seed oils and grains out of your diet (even with the new food pyramid)…
And the people that care about you most might get concerned about your sudden interest in ground beef, fruit and organs.
Plus… at some point, life will get crazy, stress will hit, and you’ll want to have a <insert processed food of your choice here>.
We get it. And trying to perfectly stick to a “diet” for the rest of your life is a guarantee for failure.
But if you can stick with it for a couple weeks, suddenly it becomes PART of your life…
To eat the way humans have always eaten, not because you’re sticking to a diet – but because you realize not only is this food delicious, but it also makes you look and feel fantastic.
We’ve helped thousands of people do this successfully.
And here are 8 of our top tips to help you do the same:
#1 Know your why
Having a strong and clear reason for doing animal-based is essential, especially when things get challenging. Identify your why and write it down.
Maybe it’s to heal an autoimmune condition or to lose weight…
Or to show up for your family every day as the healthiest, happiest and strongest version of you possible.
#2 Eat enough
You don’t need to be hungry on an animal-based diet. So long as you focus on high-quality animal-based foods and prioritize protein, you can eat until you’re full.
Many people struggle with cravings on a standard diet, but you will find that your satiety signals shift when you cut out the processed foods.
Aim for 0.8-1.0g of protein per pound of ideal body weight.
#3 Go all in for 30 days
This is an important one. In order to truly see the benefits of an animal-based diet, it’s worth going all in for at least 30 days.
This gives enough time to establish new habits, and to stack up some quick wins and create momentum. If you want some extra support doing this, then sign up for our next Animal-Based 30, which starts February 1st.
#4 Tell your family and friends
Family and friends can be your greatest support, or your biggest barrier. That’s why we believe having an open and honest conversation with them is important.
Tell them you are doing animal-based to prioritize your health. If they express doubts or concerns, tell them a little about it.
Let them know you are experimenting for 30 days and will share your results with them
#5 Find a meal you love and eat it every day
While there are many amazing animal-based meals you can eat, if you find something you really enjoy, don’t be afraid to eat that same meal every day. This is what we do and it keeps things simple, nutritious and delicious.
#6 Find a movement you love and do it every day
Okay so not strictly diet related, but daily movement is super important.
Regular exercise improves your motivation, reduces stress and boosts your mood, making it easier to enjoy eating animal-based.
The type of movement you do isn’t as important as just doing some sort of movement every day.
Find something you love, and make it a part of your life so that it not only sets you up for long-term health, but long-term happiness too.
Some examples include walking, weightlifting, pickup basketball, yoga, and tennis.
#7 Make a plan
Everything in the world today is set up for convenience at the cost of quality.
And if you don’t make a plan, then you will end up sacrificing the quality of your food for the conveniently available processed foods at every corner.
So at the start of your week, stock up on your favorite animal-based foods.
Grab the raw milk from the farmer’s market…
Make sure the ground beef is thawed for dinner…
And whatever you do, don’t run out of Beef Organs.
#8 Don’t be obsessed with perfection
An animal-based diet is not a religion, nor a life sentence.
And while some people will choose to move the needle closer to perfection than others, true perfection is unattainable and only leads to self-imposed failure and stress.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s to live the highest quality, most radical life possible, filled with health and happiness.
We hope these tips help make animal-based enjoyable and sustainable for you Rtnu.
Stay Radical!
The Heart & Soil Team
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