To break free from fad diets and regain control of your eating habits in a gentle and achievable way, freeing yourself from guilt and body dissatisfaction—does that resonate with you?

Moreover, consider this: When have you ever become proficient at something within just a month or two? Adopting a healthy lifestyle is no different; it’s a skill that requires development.

Many people underestimate the time needed to form habits—it can take anywhere from 18 to 254 days. I firmly believe in taking a long-term approach.

There’s no need to feel discouraged if a habit doesn’t stick after a few months; after all, it’s supposed to take time. Don’t judge yourself if you can’t perfect a behavior in just 21 days. Instead, embrace imperfection.

Furthermore, I advocate for embracing balance. Diets often create a cycle of feeling like a failure—whether ‘being good’ or ‘off the wagon,’ leading to guilt, loss of control, and self-loathing. It’s a constant battle of willpower, unfairly blaming oneself for perceived weakness (hint: you’re not).

You deserve to feel joyful and happy around food, free from guilt or shame. You’ve invested time and money in countless diets that left you feeling like a failure. Each time you vowed ‘this is the one,’ only to feel disappointed and blamed yourself.

Imagine waking up on a Monday morning without starting a new diet. Imagine enjoying food without stress, anxiety, or body shame. Imagine freeing yourself from the scale and the perpetual cycle of being on or off a ‘wagon.’

That’s what balance feels like.

This is why I created the Balanced Brigade—for those who find this approach resonates and who want to continue practicing balanced eating habits.

Remember, you haven’t failed diets; in fact, diets have failed you!