Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3051: 3 Tips To Keep Your Inner Food Hulk At Bay by Roger Lawson of Mark Fisher Fitness on Slight Calorie Deficit
Jul 17, 2025
Explore strategies to tame your inner food Hulk and avoid the binge eating cycle! Discover how a gentle calorie deficit can lead to sustainable eating habits. Embrace self-compassion and learn that diet mistakes are just minor blips in a long life. Humor and practical tips combine to help you build a flexible and balanced relationship with food, all while savoring your favorites guilt-free!
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Use Gentle Calorie Deficit
- Start with a gentle calorie deficit of 200 to 400 calories to avoid excessive hunger and binge urges.
- Prioritize adding physical activity over further calorie cuts when needed, maintaining sustainable progress.
Don't Demonize Any Food
- Avoid labeling any food as strictly off-limits to reduce cravings and binge urges.
- Allow all foods in your diet to create a balanced and flexible eating mindset.
Be Compassionate to Yourself
- Practice self-compassion when you slip up and avoid harsh self-punishment.
- Treat diet mistakes as minor setbacks in a long lifestyle journey to maintain balance and consistency.