Ever told yourself “I’ll start again on Monday” after a slip-up? Or skipped a workout because you didn’t have time for the full session? That’s the all-or-nothing mindset and it might be the very thing keeping you stuck.
In this episode of The Ruth MacFit Podcast, Ruth shares her own story of choosing not to travel for the Great North Run and how she refused to fall into the “if I can’t do it all, I’ll do nothing” trap. Instead, she created her own version at home...proving that flexibility always beats perfection.
You’ll hear:
The truth about all-or-nothing thinking and how it sabotages fat loss, fitness, and self-care.
Real client stories of women breaking the cycle and seeing results through flexible, consistent habits.
Why “just doing something” always trumps waiting for the perfect plan.
Research on why restrictive diets fail and why self-compassion and minimum standards lead to long-term success.
Simple tools like non-negotiables, minimum standards, and The No Crap Cake Method to help you feel calmer, more consistent, and in control.
If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting, guilt, and the start–stop cycle, this episode will help you see that you are not broken, you just need a different approach.
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Listen to the episode on setting non-negotiables here