The Real Reason You “Start Over Monday” And How to Break the Cycle

You’ve said it before.

“I’ll start over Monday.”

Right after the weekend binge. The skipped workout. The extra margarita.
You feel like you blew it, so you wipe the slate clean and plan to do better next week.

Here’s the truth no one tells you:

“Start over Monday” is just a socially acceptable form of quitting.

And it’s keeping you stuck.

Why This Happens

You didn’t fail because you ate the cookie.
You failed because your plan didn’t allow for being human.

When your approach is:

• All or nothing

• Super restrictive

• Relying on willpower alone

…you’ll “fall off” every time real life shows up.
And it will. Because your life isn’t a 30-day vacuum.

The Guilt Loop (And Why It Feels So Familiar)

Here’s how it goes:

1. You eat something “off plan”

2. You feel like a failure

3. You binge because “what’s the point now?”

4. You punish yourself with a strict restart

5. You white-knuckle your way through a few days

6. You slip up again

Rinse. Repeat.

This loop doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your system is.

Here’s How to Break the Cycle

1. Ditch the All-or-Nothing Thinking
Missing one workout doesn’t mean the week’s ruined.
One meal doesn’t cancel your progress.
Consistency beats perfection every single time.

2. Build a Bounce-Back Plan
The faster you recover, the less you regress.
That’s why I created the 10-Minute Reset:
Simple, fast, and totally guilt-free.

3. Focus on Habits, Not Just Outcomes
Weight loss isn’t a finish line.
It’s a side effect of sustainable habits.

You don’t need more motivation.
You need a system you can live with.

Next Step: Start With the Reset

If you’re tired of starting over every Monday… stop.

Start here instead:
Grab my free 10-Minute “Start Over Monday Detox” and learn how to reset without the guilt spiral.

It’s simple. It’s doable. And it works.

Grab your FREE copy here!