Sticking to healthy diet plans in the face of cravings, temptations, parties and restaurants is often the most challenging part of reaching your goals. If you have a plan to deal with it when reality hits, you can stay strong and healthy.
Trust me, I used to have a lot of trouble maintaining my self-control when there were freshly baked cookies around. It was especially tough when everyone around me was eating junk.
By Heather Nicholds
Not only did I feel like I deserved to have treats too, but I felt like if I didn’t eat junk people would think I was weird. Or – even worse – that I was silently judging them by not giving in.
It took me a while to figure it out. Now, I can deal with my own cravings and temptations in a way that I feel good about. I also don’t get hung up so much on what other people think.
One of the main motivators for me is having a plan, and knowing that when I follow my plan I feel awesome. When I get too far off track, I start to feel rotten and I get in a rotten mood.
That reinforcement is my body telling me that what I really deserve is to feel good by eating healthy foods.
Check out the strategy I laid out for more details on how to make a healthy eating plan for yourself.
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These articles are my best tips on how to deal with cravings, emotional eating and slip ups:
- How To Stop Overeating
Addictions, emotional eating can make eating hard to control, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce overeating. - 6 Healthy Snack Ideas To Keep You From Pigging Out
Snacks can make or break your determination to stick to your healthy eating plan. Have some healthy ones ready to go. - When Does Comfort Food Become A Food Craving?
It’s fine to have comfort meals every so often, but when you’re addicted to a food it’s time to find healthier options. - How To Cook Healthy Meals When You Have No Time
When you run out of time entirely, have a back up plan for pulling together healthy meals so that you don’t resort to junk or pre-packaged meals. - Do You Make These Mistakes When Trying To Follow A Diet Plan?
We all make mistakes. The important thing is that you learn from them.
Then, here are 4 articles with my best tips on how to follow through on those lofty goals when you’re eating at a restaurant, party or special meal:
- How to Stick to Your Healthy Diet Plan At Restaurants and Parties
Social pressure and temptation make it really hard to stick to a healthy diet when you go out. Plan ahead so you don’t throw yourself off too much. - Healthiest Restaurant Foods – How To Choose A Healthy Restaurant
The type of restaurant you choose can make a huge difference in whether there are healthy choices for you or not. - Healthiest Restaurant Foods – What To Pick On The Menu
Some foods at restaurants are better than others. Know what you’re looking for to keep things healthy when you go out. - Healthy Eating Tips To Enjoy – But Not Overstuff – Yourself
I wrote this for Thanksgiving, but the tips apply to any time of year when there are treats around…
