Episode 98: Why we keep thinking the answer is to try harder

You know you don't actually love rigid rules. You like having some choice, some flexibility. Then when you're exhausted from constantly thinking about food, wondering if you've already ruined the day, trying to figure out what maintenance even feels like - that's when a strict plan starts to sound appealing. Someone just tells you exactly what to eat and when to work out, and maybe you can finally stop thinking about it all. The thing is, all-or-nothing thinking doesn't feel extreme when you're in it. It feels like you're finally trying properly. Like you're committed this time.In this episode:Why strict plans feel emotionally relieving at first (before life happens)The Sunday night "last supper" pattern before Monday's fresh startPlanning for a fantasy version of yourself instead of where you actually areWhy you might spend all day being "good" then find yourself picking in the kitchen at nightThe weird contradiction: the busier you get, the more you crave strict rules but the less you can maintain themWhy you don't need to be perfect at being flexibleHow minimums give you structure without the pressureI mention the May and June reset we're running. To join us inside Ruth Mac Fit head to www.ruthmacfit.com or get in touch via Instagram at www.instagram.com/ruthmacfit