Set 2 Rules

You already know that you can’t rely on willpower alone. You need to have a plan in place to create success AND have an environment that is conducive to success.

Setting rules is a great way to create that self-SUPPORTIVE environment.

a la, help yourself before you can’t help yourself.

(I can’t help myself around dehydrated mango, so my rule is not to buy it!)

The great thing about rules is they absolve you from having to use willpower.

AND rules eventually become habits, which bypasses willpower altogether. BOOM!

You can also apply this tactic to ANYTHING in your life, not just food or weight-loss.

For example, I have a rule that I never re-read an email after I send it or re-read a blog post once it’s been published (unless it’s a very quick scan for a reference). I can’t even begin to tell you what this has done in terms of productivity and time-saving.

Draw that line. Because once you do, you know exactly where you stand and you don’t cross it. It becomes SO EASY to make decisions and you’re not constantly depleting your willpower.

(And if you are vegan or in a relationship, you’ve already drawn sand lines before!)

Once you decide your two rules, share them below.

(And for those of who joined or watched the overeaters and food addiction workshop, try to set rules based on what type of eater you are.)

My own favorite personal rules?

-I don’t eat french fries

-I don’t eat while watching television.

I can’t wait to read yours :) And remember to make them FIRM not aspirational.

“I don’t eat dairy” not “I’ll try not to eat dairy”

Be specific too. No vagaries.

“I don’t eat potato chips.” not “I don’t eat junk foods.”

By the end of June, your two rules will be habits and you’ll be ready for two more.

Pretty amazing when you think about it!!!

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