272. Why "Treat Yourself" Backfires

Send us a text 📲 ! Have a topic idea? Something to celebrate? Don't forget to include your name/location in your text 😀Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ve been so good, I deserve this!” and then suddenly you’re off track?It feels like a harmless thought and action, but if we're honest, it keeps us stuck in a never-ending reward cycle of eating well and splurging, which can undo progress.Today, we get into why that pattern shows up in the first place. From childhood conditioning around food as a reward to the belief that healthy habits are something we have to “get through,” it starts to make sense why treats feel like the prize.What if eating well is already the reward? Better sleep, steady energy, feeling good in our bodies… those aren’t side effects, they are the point! If you feel like you have to earn a "treat" or “deserve” something after being consistent, this might help reframe those thoughts and get out of the reward cycle.Join the Real WW Talk Summer Finisher Stepbet! It begins July 29th and runs for 6 weeks through September 6th. Use the code RWWT or follow this link to join: https://stepbt.onelink.me/qUdj/47ul8xwbSupport the show-----------------------------------💙 BECOME A SUPPORTERMonthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1584829/supportOne-Time: https://buy.stripe.com/28o6r90DE5l6c3mcMM📲 CONNECT  WITH USInstagram: http://instagram.com/realwwtalkFacebook: http://facebook.com/groups/realwwtalkYouTube: http://youtube.com/realwwtalkEmail: [email protected]🕵️‍♀️ FIND US ON WW CONNECTCandice: @candigirl_08Rikki: @radiantlyrikki🛒 THRIVE MARKEThttps://shop.thrivemarket.com/realwwtalkcomthrive-market 🛍️ AMAZON STOREFRONThttps://www.amazon.com/shop/realwwtalk?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_9OGY28Q9YI9HYJ6TBKJM _______The content presented is for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of medical and health professionals. Listeners should not delay in obtaining the help of qualified professionals when making a health or lifestyle change.