E. 49 How To Stop Cheating On Your Diet

Self-Selecting - A podcast by Cory Hageman

In this episode, I share valuable strategies to overcome the mental and behavioral obstacles that cause people to cheat on their diets. Drawing on personal experiences, client stories, and real-world examples, I highlight the importance of self-awareness, the role of rationalization, and the power of intentional decision-making. I offer clear guidance on how to recognize cognitive dissonance, break free from destructive eating patterns, and set up a food environment that promotes adherence. Timestamps: - [00:00:00] - Reflecting on 52 episodes and plans for future episodes. - [00:04:51] - Why people struggle to stay on track with their diets. - [00:05:36] - Identifying triggers for non-adherence. - [00:09:01] - The difference between rationalization vs. justification. - [00:12:19] - Cognitive dissonance and how it causes misalignment between actions and goals. - [00:15:04] - Real-life examples of how people explain their choices when they’re eating on or off track. - [00:18:24] - How internal conversations can make or break adherence to a nutrition plan. - [00:21:04] - Personal Struggle with PB Powder: My honest battle with moderation and the hard lessons I've learned. - [00:27:07] - How to identify situations, environments, or emotional states where you are most vulnerable to overeat. - [00:30:08] - How people justify indulgence by framing it as a “special occasion” and how to avoid it. - [00:34:13] - Strategic use of alternatives to curb overeating. - [00:37:12] - How indulging in "just one" can spiral into overeating and how to reframe this. - [00:42:05] - Addressing the "guilt of feeding others" myth. - [00:44:40] - Client Story: How to manage emotional eating. - [00:47:30] - Key takeaways and actionable steps.If you found this episode helpful, be sure to like, subscribe, and comment down below. Links & Resources: https://coryfit.com/ Coaching: Let's Chat⁠ https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15min ⁠Consults: Book a Call⁠ https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultation For more content, follow along: ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/ Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink