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
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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.