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How to Use the Mindful Eating Hunger Scale

How to Use the Mindful Eating Hunger Scale Have trouble determining what hunger and fullness feel like? Keep reading to learn how to use the Mindful Eating Hunger Scale to determine your hunger cues. It sounds so simple, right? Eat when you’re hungry and stop eating when you’re full. But in reality, this oftentimes can be a lot easier said than done. There are so many day-to-day factors that can complicate these cues. From stress levels to work schedules and emotions, it’s so easy to confuse hunger cues with other cues.  Getting to know your own hunger and satiety cues can help clear up this confusion. It gives you the power to identify and address other cues accordingly.  Mindful Eating Hunger Cues When eating mindfully, hunger cues are utilized to designate not only when to eat, but also how much. Our cues essentially let us know what we’re in need of as well as when. Food is the body’s primary energy source. It’s what allows us to think clearly, build muscle, pump blood, breat

Pan Fried Chicken Thighs

Pan Fried Chicken Thighs Frying chicken thighs in a pan on the stovetop is so EASY! Make these juicy pan fried chicken thighs with flavorful pan sauce in 20 minutes.  Get The Recipe Pan Fried Chicken Thighs Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats Stuffed spaghetti squash lasagna boats are cheesy, healthy comfort food with simple ingredients and prep. Easy, healthy, and low carb!  Get The Recipe Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Keto Pumpkin Roll

Keto Pumpkin Roll This keto pumpkin roll recipe is the best fall dessert! A sweet, moist keto pumpkin cake is stuffed with creamy filling, all for 3.2g net carbs.  Get The Recipe Keto Pumpkin Roll Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Pork Stew

Pork Stew This pork stew recipe is an easy one-pot meal! Juicy pork stew meat, tender root vegetables, and thick broth make the ultimate comfort food.  Get The Recipe Pork Stew Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Catherine Lost 15 Stone & Still Smashing it With New You!

Catherine Lost 15 Stone & Still Smashing it With New You! Catherine first appeared on New You’s radar when she entered the summer 2021 transformation challenge. Having lost 10 stone, she took home a runner-up prize. Most recently she won our £3000 cash prize back in May having lost 15 15 stone in total. She’s a regular in the Secret Slimmers community, but if you don’t know her back story, then you can discover more about her in this blog post .   New You: Hi Catherine, how are you? Can you tell us how much weight you’ve lost so far? Catherine: I’m great! In total, I’ve lost 15 stone and 10 lbs. Before I found New You, I was 31 stone. I’d managed to lose 10lb of that but it took me over a year! I’d lose a lb and then put 2 on, my weight was up and down. By the time I started the Plan, I was actually 31 stone 4lbs. But now, thanks to New You, I’ve lost half my body weight! Mind the Scales New You: That’s incredible! What is your diet like now? Are you still using New You pr

Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken An easy, creamy Tuscan garlic chicken recipe in the Crock Pot, featuring juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and creamy sauce.  Get The Recipe Crock Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Oven Roasted Chickpeas Recipe

Oven Roasted Chickpeas Recipe This easy oven roasted chickpeas recipe is SUPER CRISPY! Learn how to roast chickpeas, plus the best seasonings for roasting chickpeas.  Get The Recipe Oven Roasted Chickpeas Recipe Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Steak And Potatoes

Steak And Potatoes Make steak and potatoes in the oven, in one pan! This mouthwatering steak and potatoes recipe creates a hearty meal with simple ingredients.  Get The Recipe Steak And Potatoes Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Butternut Squash Soup (Instant Pot Or Stovetop)

Butternut Squash Soup (Instant Pot Or Stovetop) The best butternut squash soup with coconut milk! Make this thick, creamy butternut squash soup recipe in the Instant Pot or on the stove.  Get The Recipe Butternut Squash Soup (Instant Pot Or Stovetop) Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Roasted Brussels Sprouts In The Oven

Roasted Brussels Sprouts In The Oven Learn how to roast brussels sprouts in the oven - caramelized & CRISPY! This easy roasted brussels sprouts recipe needs just 10 minutes prep.  Get The Recipe Roasted Brussels Sprouts In The Oven Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Instant Pot Corn Chowder

Instant Pot Corn Chowder Instant Pot corn chowder turns basic ingredients into a creamy, hearty soup! It's also easy to make, with just 10 minutes prep time.  Get The Recipe Instant Pot Corn Chowder Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Melanie Was Excited to Learn That She Lost 4 Stone in 3 Months

Melanie Was Excited to Learn That She Lost 4 Stone in 3 Months When Melanie started the New You Plan, she had no idea she would lose so much weight so quickly! To have lost 4 stone in 3 months is impressive, so we wanted to find out exactly how she did it and if she could offer anyone starting the plan some advice. Continue reading to find out exactly what she’s been up to! New You: Hi Melanie, can you tell us how much weight you’ve lost with the New You Plan, and how long did it take you? Melanie: In total, I’ve lost 4 stone and I started on the 21st of June this year (2022). New You: You only started in June? Wow! So You’ve lost 4 stone in 3 months? Melanie: Yeah, I hadn’t even thought of it like that! New You: That’s incredible!  Melanie: Isn’t it?! I’m one of these people that has tried all the diets and this one fits perfectly into my life. I’m in it to lose weight – so I’m sticking to it!   Taking Action New You: So how did you discover New You? Melanie: Through

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven The BEST method for how to cook bacon in the oven - it's easy + takes just 20 minutes. This trick for oven baked bacon makes it SUPER CRISPY!  Get The Recipe How To Cook Bacon In The Oven Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

Spaghetti Squash Casserole You need just 6 simple ingredients for this chicken spaghetti squash casserole recipe. Make it for a healthy, comforting meal tonight!  Get The Recipe Spaghetti Squash Casserole Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

Mexican Chorizo

Mexican Chorizo Make a Mexican chorizo recipe in your very own kitchen with easy ingredients and spices -- then pair with everything from eggs to tacos!  Get The Recipe Mexican Chorizo Want more like this? Visit the Wholesome Yum recipe index for more natural, gluten-free, low carb recipes with 10 ingredients or less! Maya | Wholesome Yum

How To Build a Balanced Plate

How To Build a Balanced Plate Learn the basic formula you need to build a balanced plate with ease in a sustainable, consistent way to optimize your health and wellness. We start hearing at a very young age that a balanced diet is key for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We even hear this from doctors and other health practitioners alike. But oftentimes, the details and logistics of exactly how to do this are left out. Knowing how to build a balanced plate can make food and nutrition so much less stressful. It allows you to feel confident in your food choices and gives you the freedom to be flexible and malleable with your eating habits. It doesn’t involve restrictions, food rules, or regulations.   Why is a Balanced Plate Important? Eating in this balanced way significantly impacts not only your physical health but also your mental health and relationship with food.  But before we’re able to reap all of these phenomenal benefits, we need to know how to do it. So let’s dive into

Christina’s Lost 6 ½ Stone & Life’s No Longer A Struggle!

Christina’s Lost 6 ½ Stone & Life’s No Longer A Struggle! Christina admitted that she wasn’t in the right frame of mind when she first started the New You Plan in 2021. But after a bit of yo-yo dieting, she turned back to New You. The inspirational stories that she discovered shifted her mind into gear and she’s happy to share her own journey having now lost 6 ½ stone.   New You: How much have you lost and how long did it take you? Christina: I’ve lost 6 ½ stone. I did it in stages. I lost 10lbs in 3 weeks in November 2021, then went on Plan again on the 12th of February 2022 and lost the rest. New You: It’s definitely a journey rather than a race! How did you discover the New You Plan? Christina: A friend introduced me to the New You Plan several years ago. I started a few times back then but didn’t have the motivation and wasn’t in the frame of mind. So after failing miserably on other plans over the years I thought I’d re-look into the New You Plan and was inspired by t