12/12/2024
Many of the athletes I see, get caught in the trap of thinking that they have to eat perfectly (in whatever way they perceive this to be) to reach their goals.
However, trying to eat ‘perfectly’ is a good way to set us up for feelings of failure, and dysfunctional eating behaviours.
As humans, perfect is an impossible standard to live up to, and life doesn’t always go according to plan.
Sometimes you may not feel like cooking, even though you wanted to.
Maybe you didn’t get time to buy fresh vegetables that week.
Sometimes you may eat past fullness and feel uncomfortable.
Maybe you are on the road with limited food options.
Maybe you had a busy, stressful day, and suddenly you realise that it was a bit long since you last ate.
Etc etc….
Life happens, and it is a helpful skill to be able to be okay to be flexible with food choices and decisions, even when it doesn’t feel like it fits in with what we may feel is what we are supposed to be doing (according to certain standards or expectations we have set up for ourselves, or been told we are supposed to do).
Aiming for good enough, instead of perfection can be a more conducive way to achieving our goals while also enjoying a peaceful way of eating. 🫶🏻
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