Can You Out-Exercise a Bad Diet?

The other day I sent you an email about something called “ultra-processed foods” and how they’re standing in the way between you and your results.

Because the old saying is true: You CANNOT out-exercise a bad diet.

The email talked about the first step you can take to start eliminating those foods.

Step #1: BE AWARE of your cravings, so you can 1) notice patterns and 2) feel more in control of them.

So … what’s the next step?

Step #2: BE PREPARED.  PREPARATION = SUCCESS

If you know that you start craving salty/sweet/crunchy food every time you crash on the couch at night after a long day, BE PREPARED.

If you know that every afternoon you start having visions of chocolate chip cookies dancing in your head, BE PREPARED.

If you always associate eating beer and wings with watching the fights or the game on the weekends, BE PREPARED.

What “being prepared” looks like will depend on you and your situation.

But it can include these two simple tactics:

• Find a diversion. You can quit snacking on junk food at night when I got tired. (yes, it happens to me too!)

Instead of making snacks to munch on while you watch TV , do some home organization projects with the TV on. You can also dabble with a few hobbies – anything to focus your attention on something else!

• Have a healthier option on-hand: frozen fruit, carrot/celery sticks, nonfat yogurt with fresh berries, homemade air fryer wings. Make sure it’s ready to go.

From my own experience (and that of my clients) it only takes a few days of making the switch for cravings to start going away. (REALLY.) You can do ANYTHING for a few days… I KNOW you can.

And also for you to start noticing changes in your energy, your sleep, and your results!

It’s all about being intentional about what you put into your body … and not letting the “automatic” habits take over and derail you from your goals!

It’s a lot easier than you think.

Here at Missi Balison Fitness, we focus on simple changes that bring big results.

If you’re looking to boost your energy, lose the bloat, gain confidence and strength then let us help you put a personalized plan together to help you get there!