What if I told you that the reason you could be struggling to follow your meal plan, or sticking with some of your new healthy habits Is your phone?
Hear me out!
When we scroll on our phones, our brains release dopamine — a.k.a. the same “feel-good” chemical we get when we eat our favorite foods or get a hug.
Sounds harmless, right?
Unfortunately, research is finding that those quick dopamine hits from our phones can create a cycle of instant gratification similar to substance abuse!
When that happens, our brains start to prefer those quick, satisfying dopamine hits over any sort of delayed gratification…
And as you can imagine, that can make it harder to do things you don’t want to do — like meal prep for the week when you’d rather sit and scroll.
My suggestion?
Check your average screen time.
Not loving it? Simply try to cut it back each day. You can do this by counting to five before grabbing your phone.
If you still feel the urge, do something active for just five minutes instead.
Take a short walk, stretch, grab a glass of water, or even just step outside for a breath of fresh air.
This small break can help reset your brain and give you a burst of energy and focus!
Want to see how ShiftSetGo can help you lose 50lbs in 6 months or less?
Contact us today!
