ABS Audio Newsletter: Rigid vs. Flexible Dieting
Issue 35: A Rigid Dieting Pattern May be Beneficial for Some Individuals
ISSUE 35:
The case for rigid dieting practices.
Welcome to the 35th issue of the ABS newsletter! There are 2 main forms of dieting when it comes to dieting. The first is a more rigid approach. This may include things like eliminations of foods early on and base things on very similar meals. The other is the more flexible approach where many and most foods can be fit in so long as calories and macros are adhered to. It is often espoused online that flexible dieting is the superior practice and I do personally believe on average it has plenty of upsides. However, we should discount the utility of perhaps being a bit more rigid; at least at the start.
Benefits of a more rigid approach:
Simplistic design
Fewer options leads to less choices that must be made
calorie and macro targets are more easily achieved
provides large amounts of structure
Can help make early and predictable goal progress
Downsides of a more rigid approach:
Much more strict
Low food variability
Can get stale more quickly
Can more negatively impact relationship with food
Rigid dieting can be a valuable tool for some individuals to implement. Your situation and needs will dictate if this method is viable for you to implement.
The outline of our conversation:
1. General intro.
2. Overview.
3. Pros and Cons.
4. Who might benefit?
5. My final thoughts and motivational sendoff
I greatly appreciate your viewership; catch you all in the comments. Stay tuned for the 36th issue next week!