Strong Is a Mindset

153. Competing Desires: The Mental Game of Food Decisions


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How often do you experience two competing desires at once? Maybe you want to eat the cake, but you also want to reach your physique goals. Do you make either one of those desires wrong for existing?

 

This internal tug-of-war between immediate pleasure and long-term progress is something I see consistently in my coaching practice. Having competing desires around food and body goals doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you – it makes you human. 

 

In this episode, I break down how to hold space for competing desires without shame or self-judgment. I share practical mindset tools for making intentional food choices, including how to slow down, create awareness, and choose from a place of empowerment rather than restriction. We’ll also explore why resentment develops and how to shift from feeling deprived to feeling in control of your decisions.

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/153

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