Day 20: Where Did Your Efforts Go Wrong Before?

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With just 2 days left in the challenge, we can’t miss the opportunity to talk about 
mistakes you might have made in the past, that let’s be honest, we have all made! 

By understanding where you might have gone wrong in the past, you can get clarity 
about what current lifestyle changes you personally need the most.


How Many Diets Have You Been On?

This is a big one, and it might take a lot of soul searching. Really think back to all the 
diets you have been on. Including ones that weren’t just for weight loss. Were you on 
Weight Watchers? Did you try Keto? Did you think you had a food allergy so tried 
Whole30 or the LowFodmap diet? Did you try to lose weight with pills or excessive 
exercise? 

Make a list of them today in your journal (see the prompt below) so you can find clarity 
on exactly what diets you have gone through.


What Were the Biggest Challenges?

You will probably think of this as you are going through your dieting history. Think about 
what went wrong each time and write it down. Maybe it was the restrictions, not being 
able to control your cravings, being too hungry, or getting obsessive. 

When you start noticing trends that are the same for each diet, that is when you know 
you don’t need another diet. You need a complete lifestyle overhaul.

This awareness is what is going to be helpful after this challenge is over and you want 
to keep up with the habits and routines you have set up for yourself.


Tip – If it helps, write down an affirmation about how diets always fail and lead to a toxic 
relationship with food, and put it up on your wall, mirror, or fridge. It will remind you NOT 
the count calories, and instead continue with healthy lifestyle changes.

Journal Prompt – Describe your dieting and weight loss history.

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