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The Always Eat After 7 PM journey progresses. Today, I’m going to be discussing what I’m actually eating on the plan, specifically desserts.

Yes, I’m trying to lose weight, and yes, I’m eating desserts. Sounds bizarre, right? Guess what, it’s working! Based on surprising science, Always Eat After 7 PM debunks popular diet myths and offers an easy-to-follow diet that accelerates fat-burning and allows you to indulge in your most intense food cravings: Eating the majority of your calories at night. 

In my first post in this series, I mentioned my struggle with emotional eating. A lot of us tend to “eat” our emotions—sadness, boredom, stress, etc. For me, when I’m on a really restrictive diet, I tend to be even more anxious which just makes the vicious cycle continue.

Trying a new way of eating, where I can eat late and indulge has been amazing and it’s helping me with my weight loss goal (I don’t have a certain number in mind, just lighter/leaner).

The most challenging times to curb hunger are just before bed and in the morning. By following the Always Eat After 7PM program, you have the most willpower to stay on the diet because you are eating during the hours when you are most hungry. If you’re not hungry during regular meal times, just skip it (like intermittent fasting, which increases testosterone and your metabolism).

During the 14-day Acceleration Phase, I was introduced to 3-Minute Fat-Burning Morning Rituals, one of which is drinking freshly squeezed lemon juice in water. This drink provides all the benefits of regular drinking water with a zero-calorie flavor kick. Having a full glass right after waking is so refreshing!

Whenever I have a sweet craving, I can pick through the book’s recipes. My favorite two are the Fruit Tarts and the No-Bake Salted Caramel Bars.

In post #2, I shared Joel’s interview that details how it’s possible to eat dessert and still lose weight. Trust me, I’m living proof it works.

So I can eat my beloved sweets, late at night even, not have to feel guilty, and still be able to button my jeans? How cool is that!

The other reason why I like this book is the chapter on mindset. Joel Marion believes that there are 10 essential mindset strategies related to the success of his program and to life as a whole. Mindset is key; don’t skip this must-read chapter of the book, even though it’s not about food.

• Believe you can and lose the excuses
• Excommunicate negative people from your life
• Live in the present
• Redefine who you are
• Start now
• Develop a simple morning routine
• Allow yourself bad moments, not bad days
• Recognize failure as a teacher, not a final destination
• Own your results
• Briefly celebrate success, then move on

Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Marion is now available to purchase. 

This post contains sponsored content. All opinions are my own.