There are probably several times a day when you're tempted to go off-plan. “I'm having a really hard day, so I deserve to eat something good that I hadn't planned for!” That was a common refrain for me at one point, too.

In this show, I'm talking about why justifications like the above are some of the biggest obstacles to sustained weight loss and a healthy relationship with yourself. What might sound like a harmless little excuse is actually undermining your success.

It's not uncommon for us to try and treat ourselves with food, whether after a bad day or for a special occasion. But going off-plan has bigger implications, and the excuses we make for cheating on our plans ultimately  makes it more difficult to trust ourselves.

Listen in on my list of excuses, and consider how you can reaffirm your faith in your plan for weight loss. I also want to hear from you about the justifications you use for overeating. Sound off in the comments below!


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In Today's Episode, You'll Learn:

  • What a justification really is in terms of going off-plan
  • Why it's helpful to think of your relationship with yourself like a relationship with a close friend
  • How we often justify going off-plan and eating emotionally, and why we shouldn't
  • How the Thought Model relates to our tendency to make excuses for ourselves
  • Why excuses feel true in the moment, but leave us feeling drained physically and emotionally
  • How you can adopt an observer role toward your emotional eating and put a stop to these excuses

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