Published on August 27, 2024
Depositphotos_73478467_L
Struggling to lose those final 10 pounds or to overcome what you’re telling yourself is a plateau?A lot of people stick to strict diets and fitness programs for days or weeks at a time, but their habits simply aren’t consistent for long enough.Ever eat “perfectly” and exercise religiously for a whole week, only to step on the scale that weekend to see that you haven’t lost an ounce? “What’s the point?” you may think as you go on an all-out eating fest and skip the gym for a couple days.Maybe you don’t even make it a few days or a whole week being “on track” but, rather, you eat right for one day, then fall off the wagon the next.Or perhaps you do feel consistent in your habits, but the occasional slice of birthday cake or drinks with friends happens more often than just occasionally.Eating a restaurant dessert that’s 4-5 times the standard serving size (and packed with more sugar and fat than seems physically possible) doesn’t really count as moderation, even if it’s the only sweet treat you’ve had all week.You must eat right (and exercise, if you’re doing so) as consistently as possible, stringing together as many great days and weeks as possible, building momentum . . . before applying a moderate — and measured — indulgence.
