Perfectionism vs. Optimalism

A few days ago, I was on the Bright Lifers' Accountability Call, and I coached a woman I hadn't heard from in years but whom I'd helped many times in the past. The last time I'd talked with her, she was really struggling, so I was delighted to hear that she was in her Bright Body now and maintaining her weight pretty effortlessly. But then she shared that she is still profoundly confused about her food and about what to eat. Watch the Vlog to hear how I walked her through her challenge.

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[TheDriftwoodlover]

I’m so glad my weight loss doctor recommended your book to me. Recent subscriber, I think I need to binge on your channel. 🤣🤣😉😉 I’ve hit a rough patch this week but am taking steps this morning to turn it around.

[sharonousmankobo]

Thank you so much for this vlog! I now have peace with myself with being an optimalist. I appreciate how you quickly step in and respond to the Bright Lifer community! It's also peaceful to be able to become honest with myself and acknowledging that I'm not perfect! WHEW!! What a relief!! It all helps me to know that I'm human and the plan is definitely working for me! Love you SPT for always educating us on our BLE Journey! 🌹

[alissakuhns]

This was so very good. Life is tradeoffs. I think I need to apply that to distress I feel about my life pretty much across the board. So very very thankful for you Susan. I've been around your content enough to know there's been quite a journey in coming to be where you're at, and thank you so much for your hard work in mining it for the gold that you offer the world in all your various super insightful contributions. 💕

[DavidC]

Thank You, Bless You for this Post. This spun my attitude around toward the Right Direction for Me. Thanks Again :-)

[lemonlime]

This really spoke to me! I am definitely a perfectionist, 100%!! When I break my lines it's SO hard to get back on because I wasn't perfect. I will look into that book that Susan recommended.

[photomom]

I'm grateful you keep doing these videos! They help me so much!

[Jafa]

Thank you for explaining about the all or nothing perfectionist .. that's so me ! I'm also in recovery & that's how my brain works .. it's either black or white in my mind .. no gray area

[MelodyProsser]

Reminds me of the saying about ordering food: fast, cheap, and easy - pick two.

[sandiwalker]

Great topic and well presented. Thanks, Susan!

[thoughtfulpro]

This is great. I would also love to see another video on caffeine! I’ve noticed the impact to by sleep really drives hunger the next day and severe sugar cravings!

[catherinebell]

Love these blogs! Support comes in many forms and blogs are true gems to help maintain perspective and keep my feet moving on the happy maintenance path! October 2015 Boot Camp😉

[Livelongwforce]

Susan,
I've been an active follower for 2+ years and have seen every video. There are two topics however that haven't been covered that I really would like.
1. BLE and mental conditions. What to expect when you have conditions like ADHD or autism. I've been diagnosed with ADHD and have been on medication for two weeks. Because of this I've slowly been eating better and tightening my lines!
2. Please, Please, PLEASE redo your excerise topics videos. I listened to the wear bunny slippers talk for too long, lost my strength and am now in physical therapy. Please encourage that they shouldn't "work out", after a few weeks they should still be active. Heart rate shouldn't go over 120-130 bpm, but walk 10000 steps a day, do yoga, a Barre class to keep your flexibility and strength. I fear others will do as I did, esp if they are slow losers or are coming from big numbers. Thanks!