Are you tired of jumping from one fad diet to another? Do you want a realistic and sustainable approach to nutrition that will transform your lifestyle for the better? Today I am joined by a very special guest, Nutrition Coach Brooke Simonson, who shares her wealth of knowledge, personal struggles, and practical tips on how to uplevel your nutrition in a way that is both attainable and maintainable. In this episode, you’ll find out the best place to start making improvements in your nutrition, along with valuable insights on how to incorporate more protein and fiber into your diet. We also discuss the common struggle of nighttime snacking and how to overcome it. If you're ready to hop off the dieting rollercoaster and establish a healthy lifestyle that will stand the test of time and leave you feeling more energized, don’t miss out on Brooke's practical techniques that you can start implementing today!Connect with BrookeVisit her websiteListen to The Health Investment PodcastFollow her on InstagramFollow her on TikTokAudio Stamps03:00 - Brooke tells us about herself and how she got into nutrition coaching.06:49 - Brooke shares the biggest challenges and roadblocks for her clients when they first meet with her.11:24 - Brooke gives us some useful resources and ways for people to start implementing sustainable lifestyle changes.16:50 - Dr. Rentea asks how we can increase protein levels in our diet.23:32 -  We find out why nighttime snacking is so common and Brooke offers advice for people who struggle with this.26:17 - We find out how long it takes for hunger to readjust when you’re trying out a new eating pattern.28:20 -  Brooke recommends what people can have to increase fiber and how to go about it.32:02 - We hear Brooke’s top two tips for someone trying to uplevel their nutrition.Quotes“What it all boils down to is developing sustainable lifestyle habits that work for your unique likes, dislikes and time constraints. The fad dieting, the detoxes, the cleanses, the restriction, the willpower - this stuff doesn't work long term.” - Brooke“Every person is unique. So it makes sense that we don't have a lot of success when we do these diets and programs that have cookie cutter rules that are supposed to work for everyone.” - Brooke“If you can always just focus on what to add rather than what to cut out or restrict, everything changes and life is so much better when you're not trying to avoid things.” - Brooke“Often nighttime snacking is because you're not eating enough during the day.” - Brooke“When we take the emotion out of it and stop feeling so bad and just really try to get to the root of things, then you're able to use the data to inform choices and learn from it.” - BrookeTo get the free handout "What Labs to Consider Ordering for Weight Management", CLICK HEREAll of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com