See food as fuel, not a reward
Many of us struggle with our “relationship” with food. Did you have a great week in the gym? Reach a goal that you are proud of? Don’t erase all of that progress by taking yourself out for a pizza or smashing half a cheescake.
Treat yourself to some new gym clothes or perhaps those new lifting straps you’ve been looking at instead.
Food is the fuel to power your machine it is not a reward for good dietary adherence. Break that cycle of thinking and change your relationship with food for long term sustainability and maintainability in a healthy lifestyle.