Well folks, I did it. 4 weeks 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 and I loved all that I've learned and gained by being asked to take this journey. 

Sustained energy, good sleep for a whole month (woo woo!), less bloat and a flatter tummy and leaner arms, I am a happy gal. 

If you're popping in and seeing this as a first post, check out the weekly updates, as well as the introduction to what this journey entails. It's based on Joel's method of eating after 7PM, a diet scientifically proven to improve so many facets of our health. 

​The author inquired as to how those that took this 30 day challenge would continue to follow this plan in their own life.

For me that looks like keeping his healthy, delicious recipes on our weekly meal rotation, no longer depriving myself and being conscious of his phases and how they work with our bodies. I'm excited to share this information with not only all of you, but my personal nutrition clients as well. 

​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. This also puts you into both intermittent fasting increasing testosterone and your metabolism, while putting you into ketosis.

I'd also love to note the authors promotion of using supplements to round out a healthy diet. As a nutritionist and holistic health promoter, when needed, supplements can exponentially help our bodies. Boosting immunity, helping our bodies processes and organs function optimally and promoting more energy, balance and more. He states, 

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.

Who wouldn't get on board to try this? To be honest, I was skeptical at first too. We grow up hearing things, about what's right/wrong. Good/Bad. But if you've known me for a while, you know by nature I'm a researcher. I will dig, I will try things. And for me this worked beautifully. I didn't gain weight as I always feared I would, in fact, I'm healthier. ​

And before I leave you today, enjoy some of Joel's go-to snacks and recipes!

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By sharing my experience and review of this book, I am no way offering medical advice. Please consult your physician or dietitian before starting any new diet.

Let's chat goals.

If you're just joining us, I am on week three of implementing Joel Marion's diet strategy of eating after 7PM. I am following along with his book Always Eat After 7PM and it's been amazing in a few ways for me personally, and we will dive into that soon, but first, let's chat goals.

Week One's introduction post can be read here, and Week Two's post, with an interview with Joel himself, can be seen here. 

One of the biggest pieces of advice I can offer you when starting on this plan, or any new diet or health journey is to set goals. Clear cut, smart goals that can keep you on track and help you see wins. 

When I set out to try Joel's methods, I was hoping to gain more even, sustained energy and even out my blood sugar as I tend to feel weak and crash when I'm hungry. My three week update is below... 

styled photo of my personal copy of the book 

I'm happy to report, that like in week two, I'm still having more energy upon waking, which is making our breakfast routine and preschool hours more upbeat - and that's been fun! 

I'm not crashing in the evening hours (yay!) and am still sleeping deeply. Even as a nutritionist who enjoys cooking most meals, I still LOVE the recipe ideas in the book. I can meal plan right out of the book using the food lists included.

AND MY TUMMY IS FLATTER. I didn't set out for this to be a weight loss for me personally, but because my sugars are more even and the food I'm making from the book is back to my super clean eating days, it's just naturally happening. 

The book is beautifully laid out and easily digestible. It's easy to read, easy to follow, with thorough science, a expert voice and broken down areas when you need to quickly reference back. 

​The Always Eat After 7 PM plan consists of: The 14-day Acceleration Phase to kick-start the program and see rapid results, The Main Phase where you’ll learn exactly which foods to eat when in order to achieve your weight-loss goals, The Lifestyle Phase to keep the weight off for good

I've highlighted a few of my favorite recipes from the book below, and urge you to pick up a copy and try not only these mouth-watering meals, but try this method to see how it can improve your health overall as well! 

Joel Marion’s Always Eat After 7PM program makes dieting easy and eliminates 90% of reasons for resistance.
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It's been a week since I dove into Always Eat After 7PM and started implementing the methods of the diet into my daily routine and I can say I'm seeing pleasant improvements already. It incorporates healthy foods I already love and makes it easy for me to meal prep following along to their meal outlines and recipes. I'm experiencing deeper sleep and more even blood sugar are at the top of my report, which I'm loving!

If you're just joining, you can read my first post - Always Eat After 7PM: Challenge Accepted - and see why I chose to take this journey and give this book and Joels method a try! 

As I continue on, I wanted to share an exclusive interview with the author, Joel Marion, asking some of the top questions in regard to this book, the science behind it and what makes it different.

Let's dive in to the Q&A with Mr. Marion himself...

​Mandi Pimental: How long did it take for you to develop this method and way of eating?

Joel Marion: It actually took several years of researching for me to discover the real science of eating late night. After a few years of tweaking and refining, I finally came up with a rapid fat loss solution that overcomes all the pitfalls of traditional diets.

Mandi Pimental: What was the most surprising discover you made when researching scientific data?

Joel Marion: That almost everything my college education and certifications taught me was NOT grounded in published scientific research.

Mandi Pimental: You’re a six-time best selling author, compared to your other books, what makes this one different?

Joel Marion: Although many of the concepts are similar, the biggest difference is that you don't have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods. You don't have to deal with the burden of eating every few hours. And you don't have to skip the carbs at dinnertime or avoid eating before bed.

​Something I really enjoyed as a nutritionist, and as someone partaking in this, was Marion's explanation of carbs vs. Super Carbs. He states, "The solution is to eat slow-digesting, unrefined Super Carbs in the evening. They cause insulin levels to rise gradually instead of dramatically and blood sugar levels to remain steady. Insulin is an antagonist to cortisol, and consequently cortisol levels do not skyrocket."

He goes on to state, "Glucose-based starches, like rice and potatoes, are great sources of anaerobic fuel for exercisers; they can help increase ATP (energy) production, enhance recovery, build muscle, increase metabolic rate, and optimize hormones."

It's truly educational and fascinating and is just the tip of the deep iceberg this book offers to come alongside you and support in not only getting you on a diet that will help your bodies processes in so many ways, but will educate you on the WHAT and WHY of what you're putting in your body. And that's always gold to me. 


Do you have questions regarding this book? More information can be found here, so that you can snag your own copy. Or you can leave questions in the comments below and if I can answer them based on my readings I'll do my best to answer them for you all! 

As a nutritionist and food researcher, I always like a new challenge. Exploring new science behind how food works within our bodies. When Joel Marion's new book  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  crossed my desk, I was instantly intrigued. Many books on diets, nutrition and the human body come my way daily, but this one deserved a closer look and after reading a bit, I found myself wanting to take the challenge myself. 

​We’ve been traditionally taught to avoid carbs, have an early dinner, and never eat before bed. But the fact is, the latest scientific research shows us this earlier model is not the most ideal.

I'm excited to take you all along on this journey and update you along the way! Stay tuned each week to my "Always Eat After 7PM" update posts to follow along.

​To understand more of the science behind the book, listen to Joel Marion explain himself. 

You may know that sleep is good for you, but do you know WHY?

• Sleep affects growth and stress hormones, your immune system, appetite, breathing, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health.
• Research shows that the benefits are endless: healthy weight, lowered risk for serious health issues, reduced stress, and improved mood.
• Sleep is also VITAL to a large number of brain functions, including how nerve cells communicate and the process of dealing with toxins in your brain that build up during waking hours! 

For a full post on poor sleep habits and helpful sleep tips, visit Seeking Health's website for the full post. It's highly informative. 

You can also find natural sleep supplements that don't have the dangerous side effects that sleep drugs do. ​

As an avid fan of Seeking Health, their mission and the quality of their products, most of what you will find in my home when it comes to supplements and caring for our bodies outside of food will be the Seeking Health brand.

In this season my focus is on lowering inflammation, detoxing heavy metals, mold exposure and possible candida, repairing gut health, and boosting immunity. As many of my readers and clients are in need of the same support (as are most people), I've listed my current favorite lineup below (not all pictured above). 

Already an affordably priced supplement line (which is a beautiful thing for allergen-free, non-gmo products that use no artificial colors or flavorings), I also have a coupon code for my readers and clients for their first order - just use NOSHNURTURE10 upon checkout for 10% off. 

Without further adieu, here are my daily go-to's. 

Also, again, I am not a doctor. I can not diagnose, treat or cure any disease. I am just passionate about natural health and supplementing our bodies with what we need. I am under the care of a naturopathic physician who helps guide me on what my body needs and I order accordingly. 

• Pure Greens
  This is HANDS DOWN the BEST greens powder I've ever tasted. PACKED with vegetables, probiotics, antioxidants, fruits and a rainforest blend, it delivers SO much goodness in a powder that tastes almost non-existent in a smoothie of fresh organic fruits and almond milk. NO sweeteners needed. I can't rave about this enough. 
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• Prenatal Chewable
  I have been on their Prenatal Powder since 2016 and recently made the switch to the chewables so I can take this in the AM and use the greens powder for my smoothies. I find this works best to double up on the nutrients my body is receiving. 
  
  
• Probiota Sensitive
  I love all of their probiotic blends, it's just finding the one that you prefer. I've been on the general probiota, the Probiota Women's and the Probiota Sensitive. I'm opting for this one at the moment due to my detox. I have Grey on the Probiota Infant as well. 
  
  
• Liposomal Vitamic C
  Liposomal supplements are in a liquid form and are most easily absorbed into the body without loss of nutrients. I take this every morning to keep my immunity boosted. 
  
  
• Liposomal Curcumin
  Again, the liposomal form of curcumin (turmeric) is readily absorbed, therefor I know I'm getting the most out of this anti-inflammatory powerhouse. 

• Liposomal Glutathione
  Our bodies utilize glutathione for our detox pathways to work optimally. If you have a MTHFR defect or other genetic factors that deplete your bodies glutathione, this supplement helps rid our bodies of the toxicity we are exposed to daily. A great addition for if you're traveling, exposed to chemicals, renovating a home, exposed to mold or recovering from or fighting illness. 
  
  
• Liver Nutrients
  This one is tailored to my specific needs as I am also on a couple of binders. This helps my liver to detox and protects it as it works hard to clean up my body. 

Again, you can see their entire  line here. Just use NOSHNURTURE10 upon checkout for anything you may try. If you want to chat supplements, you can contact me here and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have or get them answered by Seeking Health. I have a heart and a passion for helping others live their healthiest life. 

If you're curious on how to get the oils to create your serum, you can find all of my oil information here. 

I ONLY use Young Living and NEVER buy store brands. The oils found at supermarkets and chain stores are not as controlled and can use fillers that can cause issues. 

If you, like many of my clients, have a hard time getting enough dietary EPA/DHA, I suggest taking a supplement to ensure optimal nutrition. While some of my supplements are prescription based from my physician, others like your daily vitamin needs can come straight from Walmart. A place that's both convenient and affordable. 

If you've perused the vitamin aisle at Walmart, you'd have noticed Nature Made brand and their wide selection. A brand favorite of mine, Nature Made recently made a change changing their Fish Oil to their new EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids.  

This change is great in many ways, here's what it means for you:

• It's the EPA and DHA Omega-3s from Fish Oil that makes the difference and with the new packaging you can clearly see the amount of each right on the front label. 
• These active ingredients provide heart healthy benefits.†
• By changing the label, Walmart aims to make your shopping experience easier. 

Why the change? 
While Fish Oil is a wonderful source of natural occurring omega-3s, the two essential fatty acids that make the greatest impact from fish oil are EPA and DHA. With this in mind, Nature Made made it simpler in creating a supplement that highlights the healthy fats that should be included in most people's diet. 

If you want to learn more, text OMEGA3 to 555888 and watch a quick video from Nature Made to learn more about your heart health and Omega-3s at Walmart.

Ensuring heart health is vitally important when it comes to caring from my family and my clients, so I always strongly suggest incorporating these into your daily regiment. And with Nature Made being the #1 recommended brand of supplements by pharmacists*, they are my go to when shopping locally. 

Free of gluten, yeast, starch, artificial flavors and colors, ​Nature Made® supply of fish oil only comes from wild caught ocean fish, not farm raised fish. And you know I'm a girl who doesn't like my family exposed to excess toxins or heavy metals, so I was happy to hear that this product is purified to remove mercury‡

Nature Made offers a variety of specially coated "Burpless" Omega-3 supplements. I'm all for anything that doesn't have a fishy odor or aftertaste, and if you've taken Fish Oil in the past, you know what I'm talking about.