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Mar 2025
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2905: The 80 20 Rule - Get Results Witho...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2905:

The 80/20 rule offers a sustainable approach to nutrition, allowing 80% of your food intake to support your health goals while reserving 20% for indulgences. Lea Genders highlights how balance, not rigid restrictions, fosters long-term success and a healthier mindset. Rather than meticulously planning treats, she suggests letting life naturally present indulgences, making healthy eating feel more flexible and enjoyable.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/80-20-rule-to-get-results-without-heavy-restrictions

Quotes to ponder:

"There are no good or bad foods. Of course, some foods are better for your health than others, but a cake is good for a birthday party and kale is bad for dessert."

"Plan to eat well all the time, and when life hands you an unforeseen obstacle, it won't be such a surprise."

"Living by arbitrary rules without regard to your body's feedback is what gets us all in trouble."

Episode references:

The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles/dp/1524760919

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