You Only Have So Much Willpower

If you have food in the house you have trouble saying no to, don’t buy that food anymore! It really is that simple. The truth is, you only have so much willpower.

Think about these foods as “not right now” foods instead of “never” foods!

Depending on where you are in your journey (cutting weight, gaining weight, or maintaining), what your goals are (fat loss or muscle gain), and what life is throwing your way (are you on your cycle or feeling particularly stressed?) you may be able to reintroduce some of those foods in the future. But, when you’re trying to create a healthy habit like stopping late-night snacking, keeping the healthy choice the easy choice is key to your success.

Having to say “no” every time you open your pantry is going to be hard - more like torture! It will be a lot easier to say “no” at the store one time, than saying it one hundred times at home.

If this isn’t an option because your family loves to have a specific snack at home, try creating a separate spot for that food like a really high shelf or hidden spot in the pantry. When it is out of sight (and, when you’d have to whip out a stool to reach it) you are less likely to eat it.