Year after year, we
make resolutions we can't keep, but it's not because we're not motivated! In
fact, it may come down to the fact that we're so motivated, we set ourselves up
for failure.
When it comes to diet, so much comes into play, from emotional
eating to personal dietary needs and preferences — it can be a little difficult
to navigate a New Year's diet. Let's channel all that motivation and be on the
lookout for top diet mistakes these dietitians have seen year after
year come Jan. 1.
1. Focusing on the "Can't"
"Focusing on what
you can't eat or do — and focusing on what's 'off limits' — is a
recipe for failure," said Lisa
Eberly-Mastela, RD, MPH. And you've probably experienced this
before: ever gone on a detox or diet and focused so much on the fact that you
"couldn't" have that slice of pizza or "couldn't" eat that
croissant that you forgot all about your favourite healthy foods? It's a
surefire way to backfire on your plans.
Her solution? Focus on what
you can eat. "For January, I always recommend keeping a 'fresh
abundance' mindset — fill up your belly and feel satisfied with foods that make
you feel energetic (think: fruits, veg, protein) to start off the year and get
your energy back postholidays."
