Something that frustrates me is when you (or someone you know) think you have failed because you tried someone else’s diet and could not stick to it.
This can lead to feeling like a failure and lower your energy and self-worth! It is the wrong path to take if you want to feel amazing and live better.
There are so many reasons people don’t stick to diets, but here are a few reasons and things you can do about them.
Here are a few reasons why you may fail diets and what to do instead:
You try to use willpower instead of habits or science.
*When you rely on willpower, you can drain your tank before the end of the day. When you set your environment up for success so it can work for you, not against you, you will automatically be aligned to do what you ultimately want to do. HABITS are the key here! When something is a habit, you do it without thinking, which uses much less brain power. Think about brushing your teeth—you don’t spend time thinking and deciding whether you should brush your teeth each day; you just do it. This is how things could be for you regarding healthy eating and exercise! This makes it SO much easier!
You have an all-or-nothing mentality with a program or plan.
*Ditch the all-or-nothing mentality and eat based on the foundations of nutrition. Keep in mind that perfection is the enemy of good! The bottom line is that you must be involved in creating the plan that works for you; otherwise, it will be hard to stick with!
Your diet or plan does not consider who YOU are, your personality, and your life situation.
*Ask yourself if this diet was ever a good fit for you. I am a volume eater. I love eating, so plans that made me restrict myself always backfired. If you are traveling all the time, you need a different plan than someone who is always home. If you like to snack all day, you are going to eat differently than someone who prefers bigger meals. IT IS ALL OK! It just needs to be about you, and it needs to be backed by good, sound nutrition.
Credit: Ali Hively, Fitness instructor
