5 Ways to Damage Control Your Diet

When following a diet, it is possible to lose track and give up on your end goal. Jen Thomas shares the best ways to get your diet in control.

- Jen Thomas

Are you terrified to step on the scales because you’ve been eating too much? Food is fantastic, we all agree. It’s delicious and satisfying. Food can also make us feel happy when we’re sad, entertain when we’re bored, and calm us down when anxious. However, as multi-talented as food is, there is a tendency to become reliant on the feelings it gives, and overindulge without realising it. Like during a global pandemic, for example.

The next thing you realise, your weight has shot up and your pants have mysteriously shrunk. It’s easy to turn a blind eye to this happening at first. You even wonder if the dryer magically shrunk them. But eventually, it does catch up. It becomes harder to ignore the lack of confidence and the breathlessness that now overcomes you when you walk up the stairs. And if there was any time to focus on our mental and physical health, it’s now. So if you feel like you’ve derailed from your diet and need to get back on track, read on.

Here are five simple ways that you can damage control your diet to be healthier and build confidence.

Quick tip #1: Make sure you have a source of protein at every meal.