Getting the junk food out of your house is one of my TOP rules for not only losing your weight, but also keeping it off.
So what the heck are you supposed to do when your family’s not on board with your Code Red journey, and doesn’t want to give up the junk?
The first thing I want you do is remember that your family’s seen you “commit” to weight loss a million times.
They’re probably tired of getting dragged along, only to have you backpedal.
Even so, that doesn’t mean they’ll never come around. Stick with it, and SHOW them you mean business, and you’ll be surprised what can happen.
But if they’re not on board yet – or if they never do come on board, even after seeing your success – it sure as heck doesn’t mean you can’t lose your weight or keep it off!
There’s a ton of stuff you can still do to set yourself up for success, and to help you do that, I’m gonna share my tips for staying on track even if your family’s not on board.
First, set aside room in the pantry and fridge for your food. Stick to your food, and don’t touch theirs.
Also, remember that you’re 50-50 owner of the house, so when it comes to your spouse, you’re not asking them to change their eating…but you are asking them to support you.
If you need them to store their junk food someplace you don’t have to be tempted by it, speak up for yourself.
You don’t have to be a jerk about it. Talk to them respectfully and ask them to work with you.
If it’s non-perishable junk food they’re eating, like Doritos, they can store it in their vehicle, or in the garage in a Rubber-Maid bin, or in places like their shop, or man cave, or office.
They can finish eating it before they get home.
Put a mini-fridge or a freezer in the garage if it’s stuff that needs stored like that.
There’s a million things your spouse can do to work with you, so like I said, speak up and work the problem with them.
If it’s just NOT possible for their food to be hidden from you, consider putting their food in a section of cupboard they can padlock to keep you from getting into it.
It sounds dramatic, but I’ve had clients’ spouses do that, and it works.
You can also stay out of the kitchen unless it’s absolutely necessary to be in there. I like to say “the kitchen is closed.” Make up a sign that says that, print it out, and put it on the kitchen counter when you’re done in there.
Hot tea is another Code Red go-to for staying on track around the house. It comes in TONS of delicious flavors (I’m talking tea from a teabag, not the nasty processed powder). It’s a proven way to tide you through temptations and cravings.
Have an honest conversation with your family about your lifestyle choice. Educate them, and ask them for their support.
For tips on how to do that, plus more tips on staying on track even if your family’s not on board, watch my video below.
