Sticking to a diet is impossible if you don’t think the right way.
That’s why you must think differently.
Here’s how you can start to think differently –
Instead of ‘following’ a diet …
You must …
- play
- choose
- create
- own
Your diet.
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For more informational resources on this topic, you may check out my other video here:
Or, read the Zen Habit blog article here:
How To Stick To A Diet
Now, a traditional diet like keto is an excellent place to start.
You could start with low-carb, high-protein, paleo, etc.
It doesn’t matter.
Because whatever diet you pick, that diet is just a ‘guideline.’
The diet is not meant to be followed 100%.
When you try to follow something 100% of the time, you fail inevitably.
Then, you overeat when you fail.
Instead, you must practice these three steps:
- practice
- listen to feedback
- learn
This way, you learn with every attempt you make on the diet.
You learn what works and what doesn’t work. And then you adapt.
Eventually, you will binge or emotionally eat, overeat, or eat poorly.
This is to be expected!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You must reflect and learn after you ‘fail’ at eating healthy.
Then, after you reflect and learn, it’s time to practice again with a different version of the diet.
Each time you go through this cycle, your diet will change slightly.
Please visit my other post, “How to Resist the Urge to Eat Without Sabotaging At An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet.”