Why You Sabotage Your Diet (And How to Stop!)

Have you ever gotten to a point in your weight loss journey when things seem to be going smoothly, you’ve lost some weight and maybe you’re even getting close to reaching your goals, and then BAM! All of a sudden you find yourself off the rails...again?

Often it starts with something that seems small or a perfectly innocent thought like “I’ve been really good all day, I deserve to have a scoop of ice cream…” only to find a little bit later you’ve polished off the whole pint.” Or having that piece of a brownie that someone left in the lunchroom and then that turns into... “Well, I’ve already screwed up today I might as well eat what I want and get back on track tomorrow…” but then tomorrow just continues the downward spiral.

How To Deal With Food Pushers

"Just try a little bit!" "C'mon, a few bites won't hurt!" "Everything in moderation!” “Live a little!"...

We've all heard those words – heck, we may have even said them. But when you have health or weight loss goals, navigating social situations where someone tries to encourage you to eat something you don't really want can be tricky. So lets talk about why people feel the need to push food, and some tips and strategies you can use if or when this happens to you.

We often refer to these people as "Food Pushers." They usually mean well; most often, they just don't want you to feel left out. Most have the best of intentions, but their persistence can stir up a lot of discomfort or awkwardness.

How To Eat Out/Eat On The Run And Stay On Track When You're Insulin Resistant

We know that when you’re trying to reverse insulin resistance it's important to stay on track with your diet plan. That can make eating out or eating on the run feel hard or intimidating. You might even avoid social occasions because of it - but thats not necessary. For this lifestyle to be sustainable you NEED to be able to live your life and not feel like you’re always missing out.

Are Your Weight Loss Expectations Realistic?

The diet industry has really f@^&ed us up - setting us up for all kinds of unrealistic expectations when it comes to weight loss.

You can't stand in line at the grocery store, watch tv, or scroll through social media without being inundated with all kinds of promises like:

How to get back on track after a “cheat”?

It’s those thoughts that make the “cheat” bigger than it is. Then you spin out on that and it can become a self fulfilling prophecy.

The problem here isn’t the donut, it's all the shit running through your head after you eat it that is!

Hunger & Cravings, MindsetKristen DuckettAugust 15, 2022Cheats, Stay on Track, Off The Wagon