• “ I'm busy, busy, I have the whole world on my mind”
• “This is a special occasion, just an exception”
• “I can’t do without these delicacies”

Almost everyone has experienced the disappointment of not fulfilling their resolutions. Especially at the end of the year or with upcoming milestones in mind, we promise ourselves to eat healthier, exercise more, and lead a more balanced lifestyle.

But as you know, a list of resolutions is much easier than implementing them, which is associated with a bitter feeling of failure. But you can't break your hands! Don't let mistakes fool you; strength is key. In today's article, we'd like to introduce you to the most common excuses that make dieting difficult. Let's tackle them one by one!

“I’m busy, busy, I have the whole world on my mind”

Oh, how well we know that excuse! How many times have we heard whispers: "You're so tired today, you'll take care of your diet tomorrow, rest, eat something ready-made, you don't have time to cook a hot meal." Yes, we know those voices in our heads very well, trying to convince us that we're too busy, with too many things and problems on our minds, to find time to shop and cook healthy meals.

It's important to note, however, that – barring truly dramatic situations – good organization in everyday life can prevent us from falling into the aforementioned trap. We can write the menu in advance, which helps us plan and shop quickly. With the necessary products and a solid action plan, it will be much easier for us to mobilize ourselves to cook and thus stick to our diet.

“This is a special occasion, just an exception”

When we impose a certain strictness on ourselves, any excuse to make a small deviation seems tempting. And this isn't about not being able to try Christmas dishes or celebrate a special occasion in a special way. Here, we'd like to explore the practice of multiplying "special moments" in which we feel justified in making concessions to ourselves. Going out and meeting up with friends really don't have to be reasons to abandon your diet resolutions .

First, we can integrate these events into our daily routine so as not to unduly disrupt our functioning. Second, we can choose from a wide variety of options that allow us to maintain a diet. Many restaurants have a variety of options on their menus. Party snacks can also be chosen with our diet in mind.

“I can’t do without these delicacies”

Over time, we develop different eating habits. We become attached to certain flavors and dishes, creating a canon of them and finding it difficult to deviate from them. This practice often coincides with a preference for unhealthy foods. In such a situation, we treat the transition to a certain diet as a field for sacrifice, a fear that will rob us of the excitement of life. Nothing wrong with that! By opening ourselves up to new flavors and dishes, we can fall in love with food again. Diet cuisine doesn't have to be boring or tasteless! If we put a little effort, knowledge, and imagination into cooking, we will find that we are capable of preparing many tasty and healthy meals. The most important thing is not to close ourselves off to the new and atypical. Our bad habits are our greatest enemy.

We hope today's post inspires you to make the switch to a healthy diet or to stick to your current resolutions. Often, by abandoning our usual way of thinking, we can put the impossible within our reach.