Today’s episode is a fly on the wall conversation with one of my closest friends. We focused initially on nutrition and diet and then went in a different direction about half way through the episode. If you enjoyed any of our previous conversations with a similar show structure, then this is not to be missed.  Some of the things we talked about:   ·      Principles vs absolutes when it comes to diet behaviour. ·      Understanding basic calorie balance for fat loss ·      Why anticipation is generally better than the actual thing and managing your perception around food ·      The problem with black and white thinking and why that limits your happiness.  ·      Getting to the root of guilt and shame.  ·      Why you should always be working towards your target self And much more ..   Did you enjoy this episode? If yes, check out Paul’s previous appearances on the podcast. 185: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/185-the-random-episode-with-paul-dermody-mindlessly-eating-purple-polar-bears-negative-people-and-fat-shaming/   193: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/193-the-random-episode-2-with-paul-dermody-fasting-mental-health-vs-mental-illness-the-victim-mentality-and-going-back-to-college-advice/   212: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/212-random-episode-3-with-paul-dermody-overcoming-fear-building-self-confidence-owning-your-weaknesses-and-creating-your-inner-circle/   232: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/232-the-random-episode-4-with-paul-dermody-life-on-autopilot-handling-self-employment-fear-how-to-choose-your-friends-and-more/   244: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/244-how-to-stop-seeing-food-as-good-or-bad-guilt-around-missed-workouts-and-challenging-beliefs-with-paul-dermody/   SHOWNOTES: Paul’s Instagram: Paul Dermody (@pauldermodypt) • Instagram photos and videos   ------------------------------------- Check out my latest book ‘Rewire` Your Mindset’ on audiobook – available now on Audible – click here.  (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Rewire-Your-Mindset-Audiobook/B0885DLNGT?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-195065&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_195065_rh_uk