In this episode we talk about the fact there is SO much conflicting information out there so we get it - it is hard to know what to believe.  So, we have some tips for you - and a bit of tough love - to help you avoid wasting your time, damaging your body further, and bringing you even further from your goals. Podcast mentioned on Why Meal Plan Templates SuckIf you are considering trying a new diet, or you are working with a coach - do NOT just let them dictate what you do.  Ask WHY.  Why would we just blindly trust a template to give us results when it didn’t ask us ANYTHING about our history, our likes/dislikes, our lifestyle, our stressors, our needs, our goals, etc.  All it asked was age/height/weight/goal - how can something be tailored to you and the ups/downs of life with those 4 simple statistics? Also, if a coach is asking you to remove a food group (carbs, protein, etc.) QUESTION THEM.  Ask for research, ask for the meaning behind it, ask why it is right for YOU and your body! If a coach is asking you to eat really low levels of calories - ask why and for how long. Ask what you do when you get hungry, or when you want to eat more! If you are experiencing anything like irregular menstrual cycles, constipation, not going to the bathroom daily, major mood swings, headaches, hunger/cravings, etc. - ask your coach WHY this might be going on.  Ask how to help it or how to improve it. Do NOT be helpless - you are PAYING for a service.  And if you aren’t paying and doing your own research, be thorough.  Do not trust your co-worker, or your cousin, or your sister who lost 50 lbs on Keto (supposedly).  Ask what keto does long-term, ask how you should supplement your diet if you choose to go vegan and remove meat. Click HERE to more about our Metabolic Prehab™️ program!Connect with us:Website lsn.fitInstagram @lsn.coach@lizromannutrition @beccachilcz_nutritionEmail: liz@lsn.fit or becca@lsn.fitAffiliate partners:1stPhorm - Digestive Enzymes, Greens, Protein (Fruit D Loop is one of our favorites!)Magic Spoon - use coupon code 'LSN'Top Notch Nutrition - Sleep, Hydrate (Orange Mango is our favorite!)Built Bar - use coupon code 'LSN'