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    How Rob (MG with Ego authority) settled into an eating pattern

    By Anna de Vries

    From six failed diets to losing eight kilos without counting.

    Where Rob felt stuck

    Rob tried keto, intermittent fasting, plant-based and low-carb diets. Each time he lost some weight; each time it came back.

    He hated counting and measuring. He always lasted two to three months.

    What stood out in the chart

    MGs want variety, including on their plate. A strict regime slows their system down.

    Ego authority asks: 'do I feel like it, do I really want it?' A strict regime cannot rely on discipline; it has to align with what he wants.

    What Rob started doing differently

    • Let go of rules. Asked before every meal, 'what do I want now?' and took the answer seriously.
    • Ate consciously and slowly, checking 20 minutes later whether he was full.
    • Allowed himself to make variations on the same meal so it did not become boring.

    What changed

    Four months later, he had lost eight kilos without dieting. He ate what he wanted, listening only to 'I feel like it' and 'enough'.

    His energy became steadier; no more afternoon slump.

    What you can take away from this

    What you 'want to eat' is not always what you think you should want. A week of honestly listening to your body often offers more than a diet plan.

    Other experiences

    A composite example based on coaching sessions and conversations with readers. The name and details are fictional to protect privacy.

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