Episode
197. Why 'Making Up for It' Keeps Backfiring
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- Strong Is a Mindset
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- Apr 1, 2026
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- 1404
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Summary
Ever have a day or weekend where things feel a little off, and your first thought is, "Okay, now I need to get serious" ? That urge to tighten everything up, eat "perfectly," or push harder in your workouts can feel productive in the moment, but what if it's actually the thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, I'm breaking down the pattern of 'making up for it' - why it shows up so quickly after things don't go as planned, why it feels like the responsible thing to do, and what's really driving that urgency underneath the surface. Because most of the time, it's not about the food or the missed workouts. It's about what you're making it mean about you. Listen in to learn why overcompensating creates more instability instead of less, how it reinforces the all-or-nothing cycle with food and exercise, and why the urge to 'make up for it' is often about proving something to yourself. You'll also learn how to return to your baseline without turning it into a big reset, how to spot the difference between neutral action and repayment, and how building self-trust comes from responding steadily instead of reacting intensely. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://carriehollandmd.com/197 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/carriehollandmd https://www.instagram.com/carriehollandmd/