Hey there. A lot of people get caught in the cycle of jumping from one diet to another. They see someone on Instagram getting great results, read an article about the “best” way to eat, or hear about a new fitness trend and decide to give it a shot. But if you are following an eating plan just because of the results you think you will get—not because it actually fits your preferences—you are setting yourself up for frustration.
The problem with chasing results is that every new diet or workout plan works… for a while. In the beginning, you see progress, which keeps you motivated. But as soon as things slow down, you start feeling like the plan is no longer “working.” Instead of adjusting and making it fit your lifestyle, you ditch it and start something new. That cycle of constantly starting over keeps people stuck.
If you want to break free from this pattern, stop looking for the perfect plan and start building one around the foods you actually enjoy. When I say this, some people assume it means eating nothing but junk food. Go ahead and try that for a few days. You will get sick of it pretty fast. Once you get it out of your system, you will naturally start looking for a more balanced approach that includes whole, nutritious foods that fuel your body.
There is no single food that will ruin your progress. If you have a big piece of cake every couple of weeks, it will not derail your goals as long as the rest of your eating is in check. But if you are eating it every day, it will be harder to stay consistent. The key is learning how to fit the foods you love into a sustainable plan.
The same goes for exercise. If you are forcing yourself into a workout routine you hate just because you think it burns the most calories, you will struggle to stick with it. Instead, find an activity you actually enjoy—whether that is lifting weights, running, yoga, or just walking every day. The best workout is the one you will keep doing.
When you build your plan around what you enjoy, it stops feeling like a temporary fix and starts becoming a long-term lifestyle. You will not be tempted to go “back to normal” because this is your normal. That is the real secret to consistency—finding an approach you actually want to maintain.
If you are ready to stop dieting and start creating a sustainable plan, join The YLF Experience. It is time to build something that works for you, not just follow what works for someone else.