For this week’s Friendly Reminder Friday I am sharing my 70/30 rule I have for myself for weight loss, being healthy, and just life in general.
I know it can be tempting to be super restrictive, because that will bring you the results you want quicker. But, honestly, the weight will come back as soon as it fell off if you are super restrictive with your diet and workout regimen. I try to eat healthy 70% of the day/ week and reserve 30% for treats or a higher calorie dinner I’ve been dying to have. I don’t follow the “cheat day” idea because, for me, that has lead to having multiple cheat days in a row. I’ve found that if I have treats and different things when I want them, I don’t overindulge when I FINALLY get my cheat day.
I also try to apply my 70/30 rule to life in general. If I’ve spent 70% of my day being productive and I’m feeling like watching Netflix— I will. This allows me to give myself grace with my schedule (workout, daily, etc.). No one is on 100% of the time and if you are you will likely burn out. Balance in life is a lie because sometimes you need to focus more attention at work or home or your kids, but the 70/30 rule allows me to try and keep it as balanced as it can get! 🙂
As usual, I am not a doctor or nutritionist, but I have been on the up and down roller coaster of life and have found the 70/30 rule to help me the most. Allow yourself grace. The world is full of influencers & celebrities promoting the “hustle”, but when I embrace the hustle… I find that I burn out quicker (and harder). Try the 70/30 rule for yourself and see if that garners the type of schedule you want for your life!
XO,
