In this episode, Laura and Judy talk about when diets lose their luster and cravings kick in. They share how they navigate those hard times.  When things get hard What Laura does when things get hard Tracking for motivation Why tracking might be ideal (for some) initially Physical hunger vs emotional hunger Gauging hunger levels with one food When diet excitement starts waning and real life kicks in Pros and cons list Break the day into quadrants Starting is hard Planning cheat days Abstainers vs moderators (bridge foods) Find motivational resources and community Delay and distract Temporary priority shift Healing when you stay consistent _____  RESOURCES CATG Ep 2: Stress Management CATG Ep 9: Practicing Patience Even When It’s Hard Carnivore Cast Joan Ifland: Food Addiction The Obesity Code Podcast with Jason Fung and Megan Ramos Atomic Habits _____  SPONSORS:  Carnivore Cure  _____  LAURA’S RESOURCES:  Laura’s Discount Codes & Interviews Laura’s Amazon Laura's YouTube Laura's Instagram _____  JUDY'S RESOURCES: Judy’s Book, Carnivore Cure Free #Carnivore75Hard Program Nutrition with Judy Articles Nutrition with Judy Resources Judy's Instagram Nutrition with Judy Podcast Judy's YouTube Judy's Facebook _____  DISCLAIMER: This podcast should never be considered medical advice. We always recommend working with your medical team. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.