The holidays are right around the corner, and we all know what that means, right? Indulgence. This is the prime time of year for us to fall off the diet wagon, forget about fitness, and find excuses to postpone our commitment to healthy lifestyle choices.  Every year I see the same patterns of behavior. Holiday time brings feasts, chocolates, pies, treats, and we lap them up, thinking that it’s OK because we’ll get back to the gym or our fitness routine after the New Year. But, January 1st rolls in, and our efforts are short-lived.  Convincing yourself that you’ll start at a later date is a sure-fire sign that you are not whole-heartedly committing to your goals. The time to start is NOW.  So here’s the good news...failing at diets has nothing to do with willpower. The problem is the diets themselves.  Your solution? Is to develop lasting habits that get you in a mindset that sees the benefit of and wants to continue living in a mindfully healthy state. Now, the question you might be asking yourself is, “if it’s that easy, why do I keep falling off the wagon”?  Well, I’m gonna tell you exactly what the problem with quick-fix diets is, why you keep sliding down that slippery slope, and why it’s time to stop so you can finally develop a healthy lifestyle that supports you and that you ENJOY choosing.  Listen in to this episode to find out why you need to and how you can stop falling off the diet wagon once and for all.  Click here to listen! Rating, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts “Heike’s insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. I love all the Pursue Your Spark episodes.” <- If that sounds like you, consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more women – just like you – to start a healthy and strong midlife. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about the episode! If you are not subscribed to the podcast yet, please do so. Be part of the journey, my strong and inspiring guest share, and how they took charge of their destiny. Subscribe now!   Links mentioned in this episode: 4 Week Lean Out Program Dissecting Diets blog post Other ways to enjoy this episode: APPLE PODCAST / STITCHER / SPOTIFY / GOOGLE PLAY / iHeartRADIO / AMAZON MUSIC / LISTEN NOTES For more episodes, click here