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Growing up, my parents didn\u2019t have crazy food rules.\u00a0 I wasn\u2019t forced to eat any particular food, and I wasn\u2019t glued to the table until I finished my broccoli.<\/p>\n

But, there was one rule that stuck out: dessert was earned.<\/p>\n

If I wanted a treat at the end of the day, I had to eat healthy stuff for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/p>\n

If I checked those boxes, I earned dessert. Back in the day, those Little Debbie snacks were worth the compliance. This could happen every day without issue, if I did my job.<\/p>\n

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Some people think food reward is a problem. I think food restriction is a bigger issue, as long as there are boundaries and guidelines on what you need to eat to achieve better health.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no shortage of diets, meal plans, and complicated formulas designed to support your health.<\/p>\n

Consider the 3 primary healthy eating outcomes it achieves:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. It\u2019s built around eating 80-90% non-treats (ideally, healthier options)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. It doesn\u2019t force foods<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. It avoids restrictions while still creating limits.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At some point, I stopped eating dessert every night and ditched Little Debbie. But, she served me well and helped me build a great relationship with food.<\/p>\n

    This might not be your end goal, but if you\u2019re looking for a place to start, The Little Debbie plan might be a good fit for you. If nothing else, mastering those 3 outcomes will likely do more for your long-term health than the majority of other diets you might try.<\/p>\n

    READ MORE<\/h2>\n

    Why 99% Of Diet Plans Really Fail<\/a><\/p>\n

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    The Hype Machine: Do Detoxes Really Work?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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