Easy Ways to Reset Your Eating Habits After Summer Overindulgences

Listen to the Episode Now:

Add the show to your podcast library on Apple (iPhone) Here or Spotify Here.

Listen to These Too:

• RELATED EPISODE: How to Stop Overeating
• RELATED EPISODE: How to Stop Eating Fast Food
• RELATED EPISODE: Understanding and Overcoming Binge Eating

Tired of struggling with the same bad eating habits?

I can help you transform your eating habits and lose weight sustainably in my 1:1 coaching program, Eat with Intention, Lose Weight Sustainably.

Imagine going through your day feeling healthy, confident and free.

Why delay this? Book your free 60-min consultation with me.

Enjoying the Show?

Help make the show more discoverable to others who are frustrated with their eating habits by leaving a rating/review.

Just use the links below (or go right onto the app you normally listen on). Thank you!

• Rate/review on Apple (iTunes) HERE
• Rate on Spotify HERE

Know someone who’d benefit?

Just send them a text with a link to this page.

Read the Transcript:

Easy Ways to Reset Your Eating Habits After Summer Overindulgences

Hi there, welcome to the Eating Habits for Life Podcast. If you’ve been enjoying the summer with all its BBQs, ice cream, and maybe a few too many cocktails, you’re not alone. Summer often brings with it a relaxed attitude towards our eating habits.

But now that the season is winding down, it’s a great time to refocus and get back on track.

Personally, I’ve noticed that our evenings are filled with more activities during the summer. This often means quick meals that are somewhat nutritious, but not as balanced as they are the rest of the year.

It’s all about finding that balance between enjoying the season and maintaining healthy habits.

So today, I’m giving you easy ways to reset your eating habits after summer overindulgences.

You’ll gain practical tips, mindset shifts, and strategies to reset your eating habits, so you can get back on track with feeling good and maybe even that weight loss or health goal you’ve set for yourself.

Also, stick around to the end of this episode, because I’m announcing something new to help you with stress eating that you’ll definitely want to get access to!

Understanding Summer Indulgences

First, let’s dive into why we tend to indulge more during the summer. The season is filled with social events, vacations, and a general mindset of “enjoy it because it’s summer.” This relaxed attitude often leads to behaviors like overeating at BBQs, drinking more alcohol, and snacking more frequently on treats like ice cream.

While indulging can be part of enjoying the season, these habits can impact our overall health and eating patterns. It’s important to recognize this impact and address it before these habits become more ingrained.

Shifting the Mindset

Let’s talk about how to shift your mindset from guilt to growth. It’s common to feel guilty about indulging, but guilt doesn’t help us make positive changes. Instead, focus on how to grow from these experiences.

Reframe Your Indulgences: Rather than viewing your summer indulgences as failures, see them as learning experiences. For example, if you found yourself snacking more frequently, view it as an opportunity to understand your triggers and learn how to manage them better in the future.

Find Your Motivation: Think about how good it feels to be in control of your eating habits and the benefits of healthy eating. This could be improved energy levels, better sleep, or simply feeling more confident. Finding your true motivation—your “why”—can be a powerful driving force.

Practical Tips to Reset Eating Habits

Now, let’s get into some actionable steps to help you reset your eating habits:

Step 1: Assess and Reflect

Start by evaluating your current eating habits. Ask yourself questions like:

• What types of foods have I been eating more of recently?
• How often have I been eating out or snacking?
• Are there specific times or situations where I tend to overindulge?

Example: If you’ve noticed you’ve been snacking more in the evenings, try keeping a food journal for a week. Write down what you eat, when you eat, and how you feel before and after eating. This can help you identify patterns and areas for improvement.

Step 2: Start Small

Make small, manageable changes to your eating habits. These changes should be easy to implement and maintain, even when you’re busy or feeling unmotivated.

Example: If you’re looking to eat more vegetables, start by adding one serving of vegetables to your meals each day. You might also drink an extra glass of water daily or cut back on sugary snacks. Small changes can lead to big results over time.

Step 3: Consistency Over Perfection

Focus on being consistent rather than perfect. Progress is more important than striving for an unattainable ideal.

Example: If you miss a day of eating healthy or fall back into old habits, don’t get discouraged. Simply get back on track the next day. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small.

Step 4: Planning Ahead of Time

Planning your meals and snacks ahead of time can help you avoid impulsive eating and make healthier choices easier.

Example: Spend a little time each week planning your meals and snacks. You might prepare a batch of healthy snacks like cut-up vegetables or homemade granola bars. Having these ready can make it easier to stick to your healthy eating goals.

Step 5: Celebrate Your Wins

Acknowledge and celebrate your successes, no matter how small. This can help keep you motivated and reinforce positive behavior.

Example: Reward yourself with something non-food related when you reach a goal. This could be a relaxing bath, a new book, or a fun activity. Also, keep in mind the long-term benefits of your healthy eating habits, such as improved energy, better sleep, and enhanced overall well-being.

Closing and New Free Class!

To recap, we’ve explored why summer indulgences happen, how to shift your mindset, and practical steps to reset your eating habits. Remember, it’s never too late to get back on track and make positive changes.

Start implementing these tips today, and be patient with yourself as you work towards your goals.

And if you think you might stress eat or know you stress eat, I have just the thing for you. It’s a brand new free class where I’m teaching you “4 Powerful Steps to End Stress Eating.”

These steps are super do-able, but don’t underestimate them, because they really are powerful. The class is a video class where I walk you through the steps and then at the end of the free class, I have a surprise invitation for you.

You’ll have to watch the free class to find out though! Access the free Stress Eating class here.

Thanks so much for listening, take care and I’ll talk with you next week.