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Top 10 Excuses for Ditching Your Diet—Recognize Any?

Top 10 Excuses for Ditching Your Diet—Recognize Any?

Dieting is tough, and it's tempting to seize any excuse to stray from your plan. As a seasoned nutrition coach with years helping clients stay committed, I've seen it all.

A UK study reveals that 84% of women abandon their diets sooner than planned. Sound familiar?

Common Excuses
Still hunting for a reason to skip healthy eating? Here are the top 10 most-used justifications:

1. I had a bad day.
2. It was my birthday.
3. I couldn't resist.
4. I had to cheer myself up.
5. It's hard to eat healthy when it's so cold and rainy outside.
6. I'm doing a good job and I deserve it.
7. I have no willpower.
8. Life is too short.
9. I was out for dinner.
10. I was bored.

Recognizable? Armed with awareness, you can push past these and succeed.