Diet Quote by Shannon Sorrels
““What doesn't work is when we adopt some TEMPORARY habits, lose some weight and then pick our previous habits back up. Surprise, surprise. The weight always returns. Live one way, lose weight. Live another way, gain weight. Hhhmmm...how curious. What also doesn't work is lying to yourself about what you ate and then falling into a crying heap on the scale, playing the victim. Poor you. Never mind you ate three biscuits with butter before your dinner even hit the table at Billy Bob's Feed trough last night--it was only a salad. Never mind you gobbled down five handfuls of M&Ms off the receptionist's desk between trips to the break room for a soda--it was diet! Never mind you drove through Coffee Planet on the way to work and downed a 32 oz. Italian-named mocha-choca-ya-ya worth a day's calories in some starving nations--you skipped the whipped cream and said "no thanks" to the Chihuahua-sized muffin. I'm telling you, diets work.””
About This Quote
Temporary habits and dishonest self‑reporting sabotage weight loss; consistent lifestyle changes are needed.
In simple terms: Short‑term diets and lying about food cause weight to return.
Key Takeaway
Adopt sustainable habits and be honest with yourself.
Themes
health
diet
honesty
behavior
weight management
Mood
motivational
candid
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal health
- nutrition planning
- self‑monitoring
Key Concepts
behavioral change
self-deception
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create lasting healthy habits?
- What truth do you need to accept about your eating?
A Different Perspective
Diets often fail without lasting change.
