on Realistic Dieting: The 5 Expectations Killing Your Progress

The Consistency Project

We’re exploring the crucial difference between dieting expectations and reality and discussing how unrealistic goals can hinder progress.

We break down five key areas where common misconceptions about caloric targets, the definition of a healthy diet, the nature of sustainable change, the speed of results, and the true path to progress can lead to failure.

00:00 Welcome to the Consistency Project Podcast

00:41 Expectations vs. Reality in Diets

02:11 Top 5 Expectations That Derail Progress

02:39 Caloric Targets and Diet Culture

09:37 Understanding a Healthy Diet

13:18 Sustainable Change Takes Time

18:56 The Reality of Seeing Results

24:28 The Path to Progress

28:58 Conclusion and Takeaways

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ABOUT THE SHOW

The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives.

ABOUT US

📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge®. Find her on social media.

📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, writer, and podcaster. Find him on social media.

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