Summary:   In this episode, Diane and Amanda talk all about volume eating. It’s when people are trying to keep their calories low, so they fill themselves up with foods or beverages with zero to low calories. It’s a common dieting practice among competitors, people who do extreme dieting, transformation challenges, etc. But there are benefits to those trying to live a fit and healthy lifestyle. Diane and Amanda talk about where people are going wrong, ways to do it right, and the pros and cons of volume eating.   Key Takeaways:   02:36 - What is volume eating? 05:39 - The pros of eating a higher volume of food 06:29 - Examples of “filler,” nutrient-dense foods 07:58 - Lean vs. higher fat protein: which one’s better for you? 09:34 - 1 great high-volume food that is high in protein and low in calories 11:27 - Thoughts on eating out when dieting  13:59 - A big benefit to volume eating 16:32 - Diane’s food hack to bulk up her meals 22:07 - The cons of volume eating 24:19 - How to stay on track in social situations when dieting  28:22 - Why nutrient balance is important 33:10 - The reality of dieting for long periods of time 33:49 - How to know if you’re overeating high-volume foods  37:15 - Food prep tips & snack favorites   Resources Mentioned:   Greens Powder Superfoods: [unavailable - come back later] Download the Protein Snack Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/ProteinSnackListDownload  Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order Grab your Boss Bitch Empowerment Tools!   Connect with Diane & Amanda:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaglitters/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro   Ask me anything! E-mail: diane@venusfitnessstudio.com    Work with Diane:   Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here   Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio for 20% off first order Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)   Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   For 15% off your purchase at Toxic Angels Bikinis use Code: Diane  Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters