It’s the last Friday of the challenge and I want to leave some nutrition thoughts for after you finish the challenge and as you continue on your health journey…
Oftentimes when we go into a 4 or 6 week challenge and we have skin in the game, we hold tight to keeping our nutrition in check and that makes sense for our short term goals. I want you to remember though as the challenge ends and you move on, one meal or treat off plan is not going to make or break your health or your long term goals, just like one balanced “fit your macros perfectly” meal is not going to make you healthy. It is what you do MOST of the time that matters. Food is for fuel but sometimes food is also celebration and social and is meant to be enjoyed.
So, in your regular everyday mundane life where health is the long term goal, enjoy some pizza with your kids on a Friday night or a dessert at dinner on date night, don’t deprive yourself. BUT be mindful of what your meals look like MOST of the time so you have wiggle room for those more indulgent, less balanced food choices without compromising your health or happiness.