3 Quick Tricks to Get Back on Track After the Cheesecake
Has one bite of cheesecake ever de-railed your diet?
Do you struggle to get back on track when you've "fallen off the wagon"?
Maybe, you've been eating well for weeks. You've steered clear of decadent desserts and tempting treats. You're feeling pretty good about yourself.
Then a little voice whispers in your ear, "One bite won't hurt." So you taste that junk food you were craving.
One thing leads to another and, before you know it, you've gained all the weight back.
You feel demoralized vow to never go on another stupid diet again.
Why It Happens:
When one bite - or one meal - or one dessert ruins weeks of effort, it happens because of the story you tell yourself.
After you eat the bite (or 2 or 3...or 20), the same voice that said, "One bite won't hurt" says,
"Now you've blown it."
"You're going to gain 5 pounds."
"You may as well keep going and start again Monday." (We all know how that goes.)
This is guilt, or self-shaming, or beating yourself up.
Why It Doesn't Work:
Self-shaming doesn't work because it keeps you focused on what you DON'T want.
You will always get more of what you focus on.
Um, go back and read that sentence again. Your life will change forever when you understand it.
How to Fix It:
Stop focusing on your perceived screw up and focus on what you WANT instead.
Think about a healthy meal you're going to enjoy next time you eat.
Imagine yourself walking by a tempting food and sticking your tongue out as it, as you realize YOU are in control.
Does that seem easier said than done?
Here are 3 simple ways to get back on track:
#1. Change your story!
When that little voice tries to say, "You really screwed up this time!" make it stop by telling yourself,
"That was just a glitch. It's EASY to get right back on track. I've got this!"
I know it sounds too simple to work, but I double dare you to try it and notice how well it works.
Here's an awesome cheat sheet that makes it really easy to change the negative voice in your head.
#2. Meridian Tapping to Create Calm
Sit or stand up nice and straight.
Take a deep inhale and a long slooooowww exhale.
With three fingers of one hand, tap on this point on your other hand (it doesn't matter which hand you use.
While you tap, give yourself a pep talk.
"That was just a glitch. It's EASY to get right back on track. I've got this!"
This works because it turns down negative chemicals in the body. (Self-shaming releases negative chemicals.)
When you tap the Triple Warmer Hand Point it lets you gain a new, positive perspective.
#3 Replace cravings with a feeling of being in control
People love the following NLP technique because it allows them to let go of cravings without using willpower.
Follow along with this short video like you're in the room with me. You'll be amazed by the difference!
*Credit to Didi Verg for teaching me this amazing technique.
If this video doesn't load, try this link.
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