Why You Sometimes Toss Your Nutrition Goals Aside (and what to do instead)
Aug 2, 2024
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Feeling overwhelmed with your nutrition goals? The hosts dive into the struggle of balancing discipline with indulgence during tough times. They share relatable client stories and the importance of self-care practices that align with personal needs. Learn how mental fatigue can trigger unhealthy cravings and discover alternative self-soothing techniques. Emotional check-ins are vital for better well-being. The discussion emphasizes adaptability over strict rules, providing practical strategies to keep your healthy habits afloat when life gets chaotic.
Striking a balance between self-care and daily responsibilities often leads individuals to temporarily set aside their nutrition goals during stressful times.
Regular self-check-ins are essential for identifying unmet needs amid busy schedules, helping maintain a healthier relationship with food and overall well-being.
Deep dives
The Challenge of Balancing Self-Care
Many individuals face the challenge of balancing self-care with the demands of daily life, often feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities. This can lead to a cycle where healthy habits are sidelined during stressful times, causing feelings of frustration and a sense of regression in personal goals. For example, one client, despite her impressive dedication to tracking and mindful eating, sometimes experiences weeks where she abandons her intentions, opting instead for carefree eating. This pattern can emerge not from a lack of fun in life, but from a sense of duty that turns joy into just another task on a to-do list.
The Importance of Self-Check-Ins
Self-check-ins are crucial for maintaining balance and addressing personal needs, especially during periods of high stress. By regularly asking oneself how they are doing and if anything is needed, individuals can begin to identify unmet needs, whether they are emotional, physical, or social. For instance, if someone feels fatigued or stressed, recognizing these feelings can help them decide to take a break or engage in calming activities rather than defaulting to unhealthy food choices. Establishing this habit not only enhances self-awareness but also helps prevent feelings of resentment and neglect towards others.
Adjusting Goals During Stressful Times
During challenging periods, it's essential to adapt personal nutrition and fitness goals to maintain progress without feeling overwhelmed. Instead of adhering strictly to ideal meal plans or tracking every detail, individuals can establish minimums or essentials that are more manageable under stress. An example includes allowing oneself to enjoy treats in a more controlled way, such as only consuming them in specific situations, rather than abandoning all strategies entirely. This flexibility not only preserves motivation but also fosters a healthier relationship with food and self-care, allowing individuals to navigate life's demands effectively.
Do you ever just feel like saying "Screw it!" to your nutrition goals? Maybe you are like some of our clients who feel like they have two modes: one in which they are very organized and diligent with paying attention to their health and nutrition and another mode where they just want to cut loose from all of that now and then. Sometimes, you might have a busy week or going through a difficult season and it just feels like too much work to try and do all of your "healthy things".
With our 1:1 clients, we can usually get them back to their behaviors because we speak to them each week, but what about if you aren't currently working with a coach? That's exactly what we are sharing with you in this episode! This topic was inspired, as many episodes are, by the conversations we have with our real life clients. Even our most dedicated clients just want to check out or not track for a while.
Join Georgie and Christina as we discuss real client examples and practical steps you can start taking today to keep yourself moving forward, even when it feels like your health needs to be put on the back burner. And, as always, if you would like some support or you have a question you want us to answer on the podcast, we'd love to hear from you!
Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:
Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you want help learning to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 shame-free personalized attention, sign up here.
If you are someone who struggles with binge eating or emotional eating, be sure to check out Coach Georgie's other podcast Breaking Up With Binge Eating.
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