The Power of Defaults

Your food environment shapes your choices more than willpower ever could. People eat more from larger plates, snack more when food is visible, and choose whatever requires the least effort.

Keep healthy food visible and convenient. Put fruit on the counter, not chips. Prep vegetables on Sunday so they are the easiest option on Tuesday. Stock your fridge at eye level with foods that align with your goals. When the healthy choice is also the easy choice, you stop fighting yourself.