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A food rule I can get behind
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I spent Sunday morning coworking with a few new friends in Buenos Aires. In fairly predictable fashion, everybody told me about their diets when I said what I do for work. (Fun fact: some coaches lie about their profession at weddings and parties so they don't have to talk about keto at a bar!) I mention this all in good fun, of course. One gentleman actually told me about a food rule he has that helps him stay lean. Normally, I don't love food "rules"—but this is a rare one I can get behind: He doesn't eat any food at work he didn't personally bring.If you think about the food you usually have at work, it's usually not the best: free bagels, candy off somebody's desk, cake at an office birthday party, etc. These things aren't inherently "bad." But if the goal is fat loss, you're not exactly getting a big bang for your buck. 100-400+ calories a pop. Pretty instantly forgettable. By having this rule in place, he doesn't have to do any mental gymnastics about whether or not to partake. He just doesn't. Instead, he brings food from home that makes him feel good—and saves the splurges for when they're worthwhile. Again, there aren't many food "rules" I love. Most are unnecessary, guilt-inducing, and worsen people's relationships with food. But no forgettable office food? That I can get behind. Sam P.S. Do you personally have any food rules or minimum standards that help you feel your best? If so, I'd love to hear about them. |
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