If you want to lose weight and still maintain a normal social life, then you MUST develop skills and strategies to help you adapt.
Here are just a few we teach at Leaner For Life:
✅ The “Work-Backwards” Method:
When you know you have a big dinner later in the day, track ahead of time (if possible) and make your earlier meals fit whatever calories remain.
✅ One Plate Rule:
When you’re in a buffet-style eating situation, see what’s all available first and then fit what you want on ONE plate.
(Load half of your plate with lean protein & veggies really helps with staying full.)
✅ Indulge & Pause
Most overeating and drinking happens mindlessly. By waiting for 10-15 minutes before getting more, you’ll have time to determine if you actually DO want more, or if you’re just bored.
✅ Never Miss Twice:
When you end up eating & drinking way more than planned (yes, it will happen), don’t get down on yourself. Instead, put your focus on getting back on track as quickly as possible.
Don’t let events, parties, or dinners stress you out.
You won’t be perfect.
You can still plan ahead, stay mindful, and make the best of the situation.
And even if you mess up sometimes…
It’s OKAY.
You don’t have to let it leak into the next meal, day, or week.
Because what you do most of the time matters most.
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