Why Starting Over Every Monday Isn't Working
You know that feeling? It's Monday morning, and you're staring at your reflection, making yet another promise to "get back on track" after a weekend of what you consider "being bad." Maybe it was a holiday dinner, or perhaps it's just another weekend that went off the rails. Either way, here we go again... or do we?
The Cycle We've All Been Trapped In
Let's be honest - this pattern is exhaustingly familiar:
Monday: You wake up feeling guilty and bloated. Time to be "extra good" this week! You meticulously plan your meals, throw out any remaining treats, and promise yourself this time will be different.
Wednesday: The enthusiasm is wearing thin. Being "perfect" is exhausting, but you're white-knuckling it through. Those hunger pangs? Just ignore them. That's what strong people do, right?
Friday: Your willpower tank is running on empty. That pizza your family ordered? It's calling your name, and your resistance is paper-thin after a week of restriction.
Weekend: The floodgates open. "Well, I've already blown it, might as well enjoy myself and start fresh on Monday..."
Monday: Rinse and repeat. š
Why This Cycle Feels So Natural (But Isn't Working)
It's like trying to drive across the country while alternating between flooring the gas pedal and slamming on the brakes. You're burning through all your energy but barely making any forward progress.
You've been conditioned to believe this is normal. That the problem lies with you-your lack of willpower, your poor motivation, your inability to "stick to it." But here's the truth that diet culture doesn't want you to know: The problem isn't you. It's the approach.
A Different Way Forward
Instead of starting over (again) with an even stricter plan, what if you:
Listened to your body instead of fighting it
Learned to navigate social events without swinging between restriction and rebellion
Built sustainable habits that work with your life, not against it
Developed a peaceful relationship with food that doesn't require starting over every Monday
The Real Solution
The answer isn't found in:
ā¢ More restrictive meal plans
ā¢ Punishing exercise routines
ā¢ Cutting out entire food groups
ā¢ White-knuckling through every social event
It's found in:
ā¢ Understanding why you turn to food in the first place
ā¢ Learning to trust your body's signals
ā¢ Building flexible habits that bend but don't break
ā¢ Creating strategies that work in real life, not just in theory
Breaking Free From The Cycle
Remember: Every time you "start over," you're reinforcing the belief that you failed, when in reality, it's the approach that failed you. Your body isn't a problem to be fixed - it's an ally waiting to be understood.
Ready to step off the diet roller coaster? Start by asking yourself: What would it feel like to never have to "start over" again?
Want to learn more about breaking free from this cycle? Let's talk about how to create lasting change without the endless cycle of restrict-rebel-repeat. Book a free consultation call here.
I lost weight using this exact strategy and you can too!
