Nutrition Habits

If you catch yourself restricting during the week and then binging on the weekends, let me ask you a question; how is that working for you? This is a vicious cycle that I see people make time and time again. 

Albert Einstein once said, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results."

Willpower is not the main issue here. The main problem is the deprivation throughout the week. If you continue to repeat this pattern, you will, without a doubt, put on weight over time. Studies show that the chances of obesity are incredibly high, with yo-yo dieters. In simplest terms, this is what is happening:

Your body, Monday through Thursday, is possibly taking in too low of calories, so it's assuming you are on a deserted island without food in site! So, when you take in a surplus of crappy calories Friday through Sunday, not only can your body not utilize the crap you've put in it, but it will hold on to those calories because it thinks you will be on a deserted island again. Therefore, you WILL NOT LOSE WEIGHT, no matter how hard you try. Frustrating right?

If what you're doing isn't working for you, it's time to try something new. Allowing yourself things throughout the week will help you minimize your chances of binging on the weekend. Think about the food rules you have created(I'll cover that in another blog post). Now start thinking quality over quantity.

Craving wings? Bake them at home. 

Want pizza? Try making it with a cauliflower crust. 

Want those Doritos? Find a cleaner brand(Seite is my favorite)or eat the serving size. 

Serving size of ice cream a few times a week won't damage your health or your waistline, but a pint of ice cream on the weekend will. 

Break the pattern. It's incredible how much nutrient-dense food you can take in and still see incredible results. Stop depriving yourself of good quality food and give your body what it needs to thrive...nutrient-dense food! Cheers to eating!

P.S. If you're wondering how many calories you're taking in, use a fitness app to track. So many people underestimate or underestimate how much food they are taking in. If you suffer from an eating disorder or disordered eating, please seek professional help.