Weight Loss Myopia
Is perfect the enemy of good? I don't think it is. I've seen too many people believe they need to be "perfect" with their nutrition in order to lose weight.
But willpower only lasts so long.
I always believe that we don't need to be perfect to see the success we want. If we move the big rocks - sleep more, drink more water, find solutions to navigate the toughest part of our day or week - we're going to get 80% of the way there.
But the bigger problem? The need to have a perfect diet stems from this fundamental belief: that weight loss is the only marker of a successful nutrition plan. Or worse, that someone should only eat better if they want to lose weight.
Whatever happened to following a good nutrition plan just because it's good for us?
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