Improving Nutrition Mindset
In our nutrition coaching at CFLT we talk a lot about building healthy habits like meal prep, drinking water, scheduling time for exercise and going to bed earlier to get at least 6 hours of sleep, and making these part of our daily routine.
Many of us can stick to these healthy habits short term, but once progress starts to slow down, sometimes our minds lose some motivation. We may find that we start to engage in more unhealthy habits, like adding in more desserts, skipping a workout, or opting not to meal prep for the week ahead.
This is when it’s more important than ever to focus on your mindset. As you work hard to create routines when it comes to nutrition, and make things like meal prep and eating whole foods part of your foundation, it’s important to challenge your mindset to stay focused on the ultimate goal of long term health.
When we make a point of saying no to things that will keep us off track, enjoying things like the occasional dessert in true moderation, that is where we win. When we create more mental toughness, we accomplish our long term goals and maintain our progress.
3 ways to utilize your mindset for nutrition success:
- Change your terminology: Practice using more empowered “I don’t eat” statements rather than “I can’t eat” statements to improve your odds of making more healthy food choices.
- Challenge yourself to stand up for yourself. If someone offers you a choice that you know is not healthy, it’s ok to practice self care and respect your own feelings rather than fearing that you may offend someone by saying no to their offer. It’s ok to stand up for yourself to stay on track with your goals, and politely say “No thank you.”
- Go into a situation with a plan. Whether it’s going to a party with a healthy snack like a bunch of cut up vegetables, or looking at the menu before you head to a restaurant, go into a situation with a plan to stay on track with your goals. Your mind is primed to make those good decisions, and say no to temptations when you go into a situation with a plan.
Aim to create the healthiest version of yourself. Create a consistent goal for yourself to do something healthy each day. Have a motto of “Just show up and make good choices” and make that part of who you are. The more you practice, the more this becomes a routine that will feel effortless over time!
Coach Caileigh
