5 Day- Eat More, Lose More Reset
- janlindquist
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Especially For Women 40+ Who Feel Stuck, Tired, and are "Doing Everything Right."

💡 CORE PRINCIPLE
Your body is not broken.It’s under-fueled and stressed.
When you eat too little for too long:
Your metabolism slows
Your body holds onto fat
Your cravings increase
This reset is about restoring safety so your body can start working with you again.
🗓️ DAY 1: REGULATE YOUR BODY
🎯 Focus: Stop the stress response
Goal: Eat consistently (no skipping)
✔ What to do:
Eat 3 full meals today (no skipping)
Space meals every 3–4 hours
No “just coffee” mornings
🥗 Meal Formula:
Protein + Carb + Healthy Fat
🍽️ Example:
Breakfast: Eggs + toast + berries
Lunch: Chicken salad + quinoa + olive oil
Dinner: Salmon + rice + veggies
🚫 Avoid:
Skipping meals
Eating “as little as possible”
🧠 Mindset Shift:
“Eating more is not the problem—under-eating is.”
🗓️ DAY 2: FRONT-LOAD YOUR FUEL
🎯 Focus: Balance cortisol + energy
Goal: Eat within 60 minutes of waking
✔ What to do:
Eat a real breakfast (not just coffee)
Include protein + carbs
🍽️ Example:
Greek yogurt + protein powder + hemp hearts & berries
Overnight 'No-Oats' + protein powder + almond butter & fruit
Eggs + avocado, black beans, salsa + fruit
💡 Why it matters:
Skipping breakfast = higher stress hormones → more belly fat storage + cravings later
🚫 Avoid:
Fasted mornings
“I’m not hungry so I skip”
🧠 Mindset Shift:
“Morning fuel tells my body it’s safe.”
🗓️ DAY 3: ELIMINATE NIGHTTIME CRAVINGS
🎯 Focus: Stabilize hunger hormones
Goal: Eat enough earlier in the day
✔ What to do:
Eat a real lunch (not a snack)
Don’t “save calories” for later
🍽️ Example:
Turkey wrap + fruit + nuts
Protein bowl with veggies + sweet potato & dressing
💡 Why it matters:
Under-eating all day → hunger surge at nightThis is biology, not lack of discipline.
🚫 Avoid:
Light/snacky lunches
Skipping meals to “be good”
🧠 Mindset Shift:
“I don’t need control—I need fuel.”
🗓️ DAY 4: BUILD METABOLIC MEALS
🎯 Focus: Eat MORE strategically
Goal: Hit protein + balanced meals
✔ What to do:
Aim for 30–40g protein per meal
Pair with fiber + fats
🍽️ Example:
Chicken + sweet potato + avocado
Ground turkey + quinoa + veggies
Protein smoothie + nut butter & berries
💡 Why it matters:
Protein preserves muscle → higher metabolismBalanced meals = fewer cravings
🚫 Avoid:
Low-protein meals
Fear of carbs
🧠 Mindset Shift:
“Eating enough builds the metabolism I want.”
🗓️ DAY 5: LOCK IN THE SHIFT
🎯 Focus: Reinforce safety + consistency
Goal: Notice changes + repeat what works
✔ What to do:
Repeat Days 1–4 structure
Tune into:
Energy
Hunger
Cravings
Mood
💡 What you may notice:
Less nighttime snacking
Better energy
Reduced cravings
Feeling more in control
🧠 Mindset Shift:
“This is how my body starts letting go of fat.”
🔁 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
This is just the reset—not the full transformation.
To continue seeing results:
Keep eating consistently
Stop under-fueling
Progressively support metabolism (not restrict it)
REACH OUT
I can help you fine-tune this strategy.
You can find me here: https://janlindquistntp.com




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