First, make a list of your favorite unhealthy foods. From potato chips and ice cream to donuts and pancakes. Don’t hedge. Ice cream isn’t healthy for the fact that it contains calcium. Second, make a list of simple, healthy meals and snacks. The easier they are to prepare, the better. Third, commit to sticking to these healthy meals and snacks 80% of the time. Give yourself permission to indulge 20% of the time. For example, suppose you have eggs for breakfast, a salmon fillet for lunch, and chicken and veggies for dinner. Allow yourself a small bowl of ice cream for dessert.
