About this episode
Overcorrecting... You know when you've done too much of something so in an attempt to "correct" the situation you almost go overboard the other way? Yaaaa we've all been guilty of it when it comes to our diet...and even our workouts.... We go on vacation. Eat "too much" on a weekend day.... So to "make up" for the overindulgence, we seek out a cleanse or try to cut our calories extra low or try to do extra cardio to burn everything off. And I get this logic. Trust me I do...It was my logic for the longest time. Eat too much? Eat less the next day and do extra cardio so the calories average out and you create more of a deficit to make up for the surplus. Because we know that weekly, monthly, yearly averages add up. So in theory, eating too much one day should mean eating less the other day to "make up" for it. But it's not that simple and that binge/restrict mentally becomes a horrible cycle. Honestly the biggest issue is that we are telling ourselves that we are "bad" and should feel "guilty" for enjoying life and having fun. We then PUNISH ourselves the next day. Sure if you're not as hungry, which you may not be after a cheat or calorie surplus, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. But don't consciously restrict extra to make up for it. Honestly, if you want the best way to move forward after a vacation or "cheat day?" Just get right back to those healthy habits the next day. Don't do anything more. JUST MOVE FORWARD. I think the biggest mindset shift we need to have is realizing...There is nothing to correct. You just need to get back to it. And trying to restrict more, do extra, to make up for it leads to an overcorrection that all too often sabotages our results long term. The more you try to restrict, often the more you mentally rebel. No one likes feeling like they're being punished. So stop the guilt. The restriction as punishment for having fun. Realize it's all a balance. Enjoy the day and then move forward back at those healthy habits without guilt! What we do consistently really adds up. And creating something sustainable is ultimately about our MINDSET! To help you get right back on track, here are 3 tips: The video version of this episode is live on youtube!