“I’ll just start over on Monday.”
“I feel so guilty after eating Halloween candy.”
“I need to work out extra to burn off the extra food I ate this weekend.”
Ya’ll know someone that views today as a means of “starting over” or “resetting.” Or maybe you are one of those people that thinks that you have to start your diet over again TODAY because you had too many trick or treats this past weekend. Halloween kicks off the holiday season and Monday’s have become the new “New Year” and are known for restrictive eating and food elimination.
I teach active people how to fuel their bodies and I combine that with a ‘Goldilocks’ approach to fitness (not too much, not too little, just right). I believe in an all foods fit approach, so you never have to start over or eliminate foods. You can’t cheat or fail, because it’s a LIFE-style not a short term diet.
It’s important that I practice what I preach. If I would NEVER give up my non-negotiable foods (chocolate), why would I ever ask a client to do this? What I have learned personally + professionally is this: when you stop depriving yourself of certain foods/food groups and actually integrate your favorite foods, you no longer feel restricted and or have episodes of over-eating/binging (which often leads to more restriction, guilt, and shame). It’s a really freeing feeling and creates a lot of flexibility.
So what do you do if you over-did it this weekend (or any other day)?
- Learn from your experiences and move on.
- Compliance starts today 😉
- Don’t restrict calories or abuse exercise.
- Eat + track your food intake to make sure you’re getting adequate fuel.
- If you under-eat or restrict, the chances of you binging later on are much higher.
- In the future, allow yourself to have the treat more regularly without any feelings of guilt.
Don’t forget: Most active adults need greater than 2,000 calories. I see this first-hand in my nutrition coaching business. In fact, I just did a live training on how my client Rebecca went from eating 1,400 to almost 3,000 calories. In the process she improved her running performance, energy, and sleep… oh and she lost 5 pounds. You can check out my video from our private FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/100001355631245/videos/617347235941671/ And be sure to join the group for ongoing support.
I promise: You do have control.
Now let’s crush this week together!
PS: *I decided to address the post-Halloween blues this week, and will pick up with my hormone series next week.*
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Do you struggle with finding balance, flexibility, and freedom with your food + fitness? Friend, it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Fuel your dreams!
Coach Abby
Registered Dietitian Nutrition Coach & Personal Trainer
