Set realistic goals and focus on achieving small milestones each week.
Find accountability and motivation through supportive friends, playlists, or motivational speeches.
Avoid drastic restrictions and incorporate sustainable changes while balancing healthy eating with enjoying life.
Deep dives
Setting Realistic Goals and Little Goals
It's important to set realistic goals when starting a new diet and not be too focused on the scale. Instead, focus on achieving little goals each week, such as completing three solid workouts or sticking to a certain protein intake.
Accountability and Motivation
Having accountability, whether it's through a supportive friend, a motivational playlist, or even motivational speeches, can help you stay on track with your diet and keep you motivated throughout the process.
Avoid Extreme Restrictions and Overdoing Cardio
Avoid going cold turkey on all your favorite foods or entire food groups, and instead focus on making gradual and sustainable changes. It's also important to avoid overdoing cardio as the main form of exercise, and instead incorporate weightlifting and other forms of exercise into your routine.
Balance and Enjoying Life
Don't let your diet become the sole focus of your life. Balance your healthy eating with enjoying social occasions and vacations without feeling guilty. Practice mindful eating and focus on the overall journey of lifelong wellness.
Don't Let the Scale Dictate Your Mood
Don't let the daily fluctuations of the scale affect your mood. Focus on non-scale victories like feeling stronger, healthier, and having more energy. Remember, the scale is just one data point and doesn't define your overall progress.
In our one hundred and ninety seventh episode we talk about the top three do's and don'ts of starting a new diet. Whether you are starting keto, paleo or an IIFYM style diet, these rules can apply to you!
