20/11/2024
Stuck in the cycle of giving up after one ‘bad’ meal? Here’s what you need to do...
I use to believe that in order to be ‘healthy’ and reach my goals I had to restrict my eating and that I wouldn’t lose weight unless I went to bed feeling hungry.
I use to obsess over certain foods because I labelled them as ‘off limits’
To the point where, I wouldn’t be able to resist any more and I would give in and binge on that food.
I use to try to be so ‘in control’, that I actually became out of control.
So here are some things to help you win back that control and break free from that ‘all or nothing mindset’ 👇🏻
1. Don’t make food rules! 📋❌ When things are ‘off limits’ that becomes all we think about. Gain back your control by allowing yourself a little of what you enjoy and put the focus on foods you ADd to your diet to make you feel good. ✨
2. Learn to listen to your hunger and fullness queues. Eating mindfully helps with this and allows you to stop eating when you are actually full and avoid overeating. 👂🏻
3. Are you actually hungry or is it emotional eating? Do you need to do some self care? Read a book? Take a bath? Meditate? Take a second to tune in to your emotions and figure out what it is your body really wants / needs. 🧘♀️
4. Recognise that one meal or one ‘unhealthy’ food choice does NOT mean you have ‘blown it’. Your progress is not lost. 🙅🏼♀️ Ask yourself ‘how can I save the day?’
5. Eat regular, balanced meals to control your blood sugar, reduce cravings and prevent poor food choices later in the day! 🍽️
If this is something you struggle with and you need some support with this, or info on my 1:1 nutrition coaching, DM me the word ‘BALANCE’ and let’s chat 💕
Paula xx
