You’ve probably heard of the 80/20 rule when it comes to healthy eating, but what does that actually look like in real life?
- Is it a cheat day once a week?
- A little chocolate every night?
- Or just a vague sense that you’re doing “pretty good” most of the time?
In this episode, I’ll show you how to apply the 80/20 rule in a way that feels realistic—so you can enjoy the fun stuff without losing progress or falling into the all-or-nothing trap.
You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what the 80/20 lifestyle actually means, plus a few simple visuals to help you see what this might look like.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
- Why all-or-nothing thinking is sabotaging your long-term health goals
- What it means to be a “ratio person” (and why that mindset leads to more consistency)
- How to avoid slipping from 80/20 into 60/40 without realizing it
- Two practical ways to apply the 80/20 rule using either calories or meals per week
- How to enjoy the occasional indulgence without guilt—and without losing momentum
- Why your ability to tolerate imperfection is one of the strongest predictors of success
This episode will help you shift from perfectionism to progress—and give you a simple, flexible approach to healthy eating that you can stick with long term.
🎧 Tune in to learn how to zoom out, consider your ratio, and move forward—without having to “start over” every Monday.
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