So many times I have seen people set admirable goals for their health and wellness, start out on a positive track, stick it out for a couple days, or even weeks, then suddenly revert back to the old habits that they were trying to shed to begin with. They, then, continue to start, then stop, over and over, each time feeling as though they are falling further away from their intended goals. Why do you think they struggle so hard to meet their dietary goals? Is it because they just don’t want it enough? No. That’s not it. I’ve seen people who are desperate to transform their lives, lose weight, build muscle and heal themselves from illness, but they just can’t seem to make it last.
They start out striving to eat perfectly, based on the program they choose, thinking if they make just one little mistake it will all come crashing down, and all will be for naught. This extremist mindset sets them up for failure every single time. Then what happens? Their thinking moves from “this was a failure” to “I’m a failure”, sending them spiraling into shame, making them less likely to try again. If they do muster up the courage to give it another go, it’s with a preconceived notion that they will not, actually, succeed. Every time they put themselves through this cycle, they are less likely to succeed in their long term, healthful goals. Have you ever found yourself in this cycle? Maybe you are in this cycle still? There is someone out there who can help you find success.
What your kitchen consultant knows, that you don’t, is that what you need most is a mental shift, designed to alter your relationship with food. Someone who can help you understand where your food comes from, why you need to make healthier choices and what your food is intended to do for you, and for your health. Someone to help connect you to the food that you choose in practical, useful, real world ways.
The most common plea for help I hear goes along these lines “I wish someone would just come to my house and teach me how to do this.” I get it. It’s overwhelming. As always, the key to success is preparation and planning. Not everyone knows what that looks like. Or how to apply it to their specific goals.
An organized kitchen is a great place to start. Having the proper tools on hand, and knowing how to use them to simplify the cooking process. Knowing what to cook each day, and how each meal will help you on the path to your current goals. Learning how to organize and use herbs and spices in your kitchen, knowing which ones to purchase next, to prepare delicious, healthy meals that you will look forward to eating. Knowing when and how to splurge a bit and enjoy your life, while still staying true to the plans you have made for your health. Knowing where to purchase fresh, local produce, affordably, while helping your local economy, farmers and entrepreneurs.
A kitchen consultant can help you clearly define these goals, align them with your current experience and mentor you through each process to success. They will actually come to your house and give you the hands on guidance that will help to put you on track to your best life. With my holistic, systems thinking approach, together, we will create intentional goals, and a kitchen space that will support those goals. If you decide to make this investment into your health, we will explore a growth mindset, and help you develop a personalized, winning strategy, designed to meet your specific nutritional needs. If you live in the Western NY area, and think you could benefit from a kitchen consultation feel free to contact me at mdbridge8181@gmail.com.
