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Consistency Over Perfection: How to Celebrate Without Starting Over (Ep. 1.11)

Author
Catharine Adams
Published
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://the-macro-mindset-with-catharine-adams.simplecast.com/episodes/consistency-over-perfection-how-to-celebrate-without-starting-over-ep-111-TddfBIlE

Key Moments:
• The Backyard BBQ Scenario: Illustrating the common guilt cycle (00:00:00)
• Jessica's Birthday Story: Breaking the restart cycle (00:04:25)
• The "What the Hell Effect" Explained: Understanding the science (00:05:10)
• Michelle's Holiday Success Story: Planning for joy (00:10:10)
• Practical Strategies for Events: Before, during, and after (00:12:30)

Episode Notes
Your ONE Action Step:
Practice the "Next Choice Reset" this week. Instead of waiting for Monday, treat each meal as a fresh opportunity. No punishment, no guilt - just your next loving choice for your body. Notice how this mindset shift impacts your relationship with food and celebration.

Quotes From This Episode To Inspire YOU:
• "One year of no restarts did more for my goals than five years of Monday restarts"
• "I ate the cake is a fact, not a flaw"
• "You don't need more willpower. You need better systems"
• "Progress isn't linear. There will be fluctuations. That's not failure, that's life"

Key Takeaways:
• Self-compassion increases motivation and resilience
• Your body isn't keeping a scorecard for every celebration
• The 80/20 principle: Most meals nourish, some meals are for joy
• Success comes from building flexible structure, not rigid rules
• Real change happens in community, not isolation

Remember: "When you stop fighting yourself and start understanding yourself, everything shifts." ~Catharine

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*Catharine Adams is not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. 

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