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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 7 MIN

#309: The Double Edged Sword of the Pursuit of Perfectionism

from The Reach Your Peak Experience (A Sports Nutrition Podcast) · host Aleksa the Sports Dietitian

The pursuit of perfectionism.You are either familiar with it as someone who has felt it or seen others do it. Regardless, the fact of the matter is that striving for perfectionist behaviour in the nutrition space can be a double edged sword.Too many dieters think that you need to be perfect to be successful and that the only way to reach a fat loss or muscle building or performance goal…is to be perfect with their eating.Not so true and time for some hard truths. In this episode, I explain why the pursuit of perfectionism is unnecessary and could actually be one of the reasons you are being held back and not achieving the progress you want.DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is for guidance only and is not individualized advice for you! Your unique situation needs to be taken into consideration and adjusting your dietary intake.____________________________________________DOWNLOAD MY FREE MACRO NUTRITION CHEATSHEET Your Guide To Improving Your Macros & Making Meal Prep Easierhttps://theclimbingdietitian.lpages.co/macro-cheatsheet-the-climbing-dietitian/Apply for Bespoke 1:1 Macro Sherpa Nutrition Coaching Program: https://bit.ly/395QmGsCheck out and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Mxqs4WEmail me: [email protected] find me on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclimbingingdietitianTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theclimbingdietitianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclimbingdietitianTwitter: https://twitter.com/beardyAPDLink to blog: https://bit.ly/330ULq4Check out my website for more information on me and what I do:https://www.theclimbingdietitian.com.au

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The pursuit of perfectionism. You are either familiar with it as someone who has felt it or seen others do it. Regardless, the fact of the matter is that striving for perfectionist behaviour in the nutrition space can be a double edged sword. Too many dieters think that you need to be perfect to be successful and that the only way to reach a fat loss or muscle building or performance goal…is to be perfect with their eating. Not so true and time for some hard truths. In this episode, I e...

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