It’s that time of year when I think about shifting that sneaky winter layer that’s crept up on me. I was planning a four week diet but Roy Baumeister’s Willpower book suggests I’m in for a real struggle if I put any items on the banned list.
Rather than deny myself certain foods or drinks, Baumeister & Tierney suggest that its better for my health to say “Not now thanks, maybe later”.
The benefit of this strategy is that it avoids the “what the heck” blow-out if I do have a weak moment and succumb to something I said I wasn’t going to have.
So for the next month I am going to allow myself wine, chocolate and carbs, but not now – maybe later thanks!