Add, Don’t Restrict — The Philosophy Behind the Add Method

Add, Don’t Restrict — The Philosophy Behind the Add Method

Trying to eat less… but always thinking about food more?
You’re not alone.
Restriction often leaves us feeling frustrated and disconnected from our bodies.
The Add Method offers a gentler, more sustainable way forward.

For years, I thought feeling better meant cutting things out.

Trying to eat less… but always thinking about food more.
Following rules. Avoiding certain foods. Starting over again and again.

And I know I’m not alone — many women in midlife share this same story.
We’ve been conditioned to believe that health starts with restriction.

But one day, I asked myself a question that shifted everything:

What if feeling better wasn’t about taking away… but adding in?

The moment everything clicked

When I started adding what my body truly needed…

✨ More nourishment
✨ More diversity
✨ More ease

…I felt better in a way restriction never created.
My energy steadied. My digestion improved.
I felt satisfied — not deprived.

More importantly, I felt connected to my body again.
Restriction had pulled me away from that.
Addition brought me back.

This is how the Add Method was born — not as a diet, but as a philosophy.

🌿 So, what is the Add Method?

The Add Method is a simple, supportive approach to nourishing your body through addition — not subtraction.

It’s guided by one question:

“What can I add right now that would make this meal (or moment) more supportive?”

Instead of removing foods or tightening rules, the Add Method focuses on gentle additions that support:

• Digestion

• Microbiome balance

• Energy

• Satisfaction

• Overall ease

These “adds” are grounded in three pillars.

🥗 The 3 Pillars of the Add Method

1. Appeal

Appeal engages your senses and activates digestion.
This is the cephalic phase — your body preparing to digest and absorb.

Simple ways to add appeal:

• Add color

• Plate your food

• Slow down and notice the senses

2. Depth

Depth means adding foods that help you feel nourished and satisfied:

• Protein

• Fiber

• Healthy fats

• Nutrient-dense plants

Depth builds steadier energy and fewer cravings — without restriction.

3. Diversity

Your gut microbiome thrives on variety.
Adding different colors, textures, herbs, and plants builds a more resilient ecosystem.

Diversity supports:

✔ Digestion
✔ Immune health
✔ Mood
✔ Metabolism

It can be as simple as choosing a different vegetable or adding herbs to dinner.

🌸 Why this matters — especially in midlife

In midlife, our bodies respond more sensitively to both nourishment and stress.

Restriction often:

• increases stress

• disrupts digestion

• drains energy

• worsens cravings

Addition does the opposite.
It creates ease, balance, and connection.

Women tell me:

“It finally feels doable.”
“I feel nourished again.”
“I’m not thinking about food all day.”

That’s the power of addition.

🌿 Where to begin

Start small.
Ask yourself:

“What is one thing I can add to support myself today?”

It might be:

• Adding protein to breakfast

• Adding greens to lunch

• Adding a pause before eating

• Adding hydration

• Adding color to your plate

Small adds create big shifts — without restriction, guilt, or overwhelm.

💛 The Add Method is just the beginning

In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing more about this philosophy — and soon, you’ll receive a special guide in your inbox:

✨ Begin With Your Gut
A gentle, 5-day introduction to the Add Method in action.

It will help you reconnect with your body, support your digestion, and build nourishment in a sustainable way.

Until then, you can explore the Add Method visually on Instagram