Nutrition negotiations

Everbody wants to live healthier. The most common question I am asked is "What do I eat?". As my nutritional logic has shifted over the years so has my advice. As results improved I have become less lenient with the types of food choices I allow my clients to make. This hard-line has actually been at times ineffective. I had trouble with this. Someone is asking me for help, I give an extremely accurate response and people respond with " I really can't eat that?..ooh" or "Hamburger and cashews for breakfast? Why can't I have oatmeal and a glass of milk?". At times I have pushed so hard I actually pushed clients right out the door. I didn't get it. Then it occurred to me that we are all starting from different points. For some, it is their first attempt at a new lifestyle. For others, maybe just need to make some slight adjustments to an already decent meal plan. The key here is progression. We need to try and make small steps towards our goals. Some move faster than others. As long as we are true to our own personal development, something is better than nothing.