Taking a Break: The Ins and Outs of Diet Breaks
Episode Overview
Understand what a diet break is and why it might be beneficial. Know your maintenance calories to guide your diet effectively. Manage expectations and own your choices during a diet break. Hit protein and fibre targets even when taking a break. Recognise and address emotional fatigue linked to dieting.
Establishing your maintenance calories is one of the most empowering things you can do.
In this episode of The Squats and Sober Thoughts Podcast, Max Larocque tackles the concept of 'diet breaks' - what they are, why they might be beneficial, and how to approach them effectively. Max dives into the nitty-gritty of taking a break from dieting, whether you're aiming to lose body fat, maintain your weight, or simply need a mental break from calorie counting. He also shares his personal experiences with diet breaks, including his own struggles and triumphs.
Max emphasises the importance of knowing your maintenance calories, calling it your 'calorie compass' that guides you in maintaining, losing, or gaining weight. He also candidly discusses the emotional toll of dieting and the significance of giving yourself permission to take a break when needed. Max offers practical advice on how to navigate a diet break without falling into the trap of overindulgence, stressing the importance of hitting protein and fibre targets even during the break.
He wraps up by encouraging listeners to manage their expectations and own their choices, making wiser decisions moving forward. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling burnt out from dieting or struggling with the concept of taking a break from their diet.