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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Apple blueberry purée; kiwi basil purée; parsnips, carrots, peas, and herbs purée; roasted kabocha squash
 and zucchini purée; spiced sweet potato and apple purée









                                                                        WHAT A PERSONAL WEIGHT
                                                                            MANAGEMENT DAY
                                                                           LOOKS LIKE FOR ME:


                                                                                  Morning

                                                                     I start my morning with lemon water mixed
                                                                     with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of
                                                                     sea salt. I always have a coffee, and I take it
                                                                     black with a thin layer of oat milk foam, only
                                                                     ever on top.

                                                                     For breakfast, I opt for an apple blueberry
                                                                     purée. It has a wholesome sweetness to it,
                                                                     which gives me energy throughout the start
                                                                     of the day.
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 Y ANDERSON        WINTER 20                                         If you are trying to dodge the dreaded after-   Y ANDERSON        WINTER 20



                                                                     parsnip, carrot, peas, and herb soup for lunch.
 76                                                                  A hot broccoli and cauliflower salad, and a    77
                                                                     It leaves me satisfied, but never sluggish.


                                                                     noon slump and shift your mind from a bag of
                                                                     that can work in your favor: half of a dark
              goal. If you aren’t seeking to lose weight, choose freely across all
 You will confront the challenges of choosing to prioritize your
 physical health.
                                                                     chocolate bar or a dairy-free, allergen-free En-
 C  experience a deeper connection and understanding of yourself.   you switch off inner conversations that define your mental and   soup, one salad, and one main would make up a day’s nutrition   chips or a piece of cake, I have a few options   C
 TRA  health every day, and the natural bumps in that road. It takes   lanes, as every recipe is nutrient-dense and packed with power.   joy Life chocolate bar, or an additional portion   TRA
 work and commitment to keep that conversation with your body   One thing I believe about balance is we have to harvest our   of the fruit purées. If I feel my mind is spin-
 alive. I’ve seen many people go through this journey, and both   nutrition from the earth and know there is no such thing as   CH EF A LEX A N DER BROW N E and SA N DR A ROJO, our in-  ning—and I have nowhere to drive—I will opt
 the successes and failures that are par for the course. The hard   prepackaged nutrition. The truth is your workout takes a little   trepid Food Creative Editor, committed themselves fully   for one crisp glass of wine.
 truth is, until you heal and reclaim that primal connection to your   time and your food prep takes a little time, but the return on   to capture my vision and expertise for what works with
 body, an expert curriculum is critical to reach your goals. It is key   your investment is a lot more quality time.  weight loss.   Evening
 for us to take on the whole self—your nourishment, your sleep
 patterns, your emotional state, your spiritual being. By taking all   You are in the driver’s seat here. Sit with yourself and assess   CH EF A LEX A N DER was raised with the highest standards for   For dinner, I would pair a fennel and pea soup
 of these vital components into account in a holistic manner, we   how you feel in relation to potentially unhealthy weight you   food, and tailors his recipes to optimize our health. He has a   with an herb-roasted black cod. The soup is
 can achieve not just a fleeting victory, but long-term success.  feel is not serving your health. Maybe you feel your nutrition   profound understanding of flavor, and a deep respect for the   super flavorful and light, and the cod is pro-
 just isn’t optimal, or you lost your healthy, glowing skin and   natural states of fruits and vegetables. I am constantly in awe   tein-packed and surprisingly hearty.
 shiny hair. Is your energy off? Is your mood low? Whatever   of his masterful culinary creations.
 Nutrition Guide  the case may be, we have carefully crafted three categories for
 you to see the results of mixing and matching. Choosing what   SA N DR A has always had a love of the kitchen—it’s her happy
 Being that this is the first issue of the new year, I wanted to   sounds good to you or what you are ready to explore making.   place. She grew up in a rural part of Mexico, where eating   *Tracy does not watch her portions with her
 deliver the best guidance on weight loss, weight management,   processed foods wasn’t even part of the equation. I threw her   recipes and we do not recommend portions for
 and complete cellular enrichment.  My recommendation is to mix and match recipes. Or if you are   quite the challenge with my “mix, match, and choose” vision,   her recipes as they are designed to enjoy until
 looking for faster weight loss, you can draw from the purées   and she absolutely delivered.   you feel nourished.
 I firmly believe that you must have a choice in what you reach   and soups, and choose one of the salads or mains every fourth
 for to nourish yourself, or you are sacrificing a primal, guttur-  day. You can also lose and manage your weight by mixing and   I’m so excited  for you  to experience  the benefits  behind
 al tool you need to survive and thrive. Diets that over control   matching four items total per day. For instance, one purée, one   every bite. -TRACY
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