Here’s how to know when to switch it up.

Or any sort of cleanse.

People and eating plans arent penguins; they dont mate for life.

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With clients, well talk about long-term goals and short-term goals, she says.

This is why I tend to recommend some version of theMediterranean diet, Largeman-Roth says.

It provides enough variety and is truly one someone can stay on for a long time.

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As long as someone keeps in mind thatits not something to follow forever, Largeman-Roth says.

As you could imagine, those are often subject to change.

Or maybe you have to have a surgery and thus should press pause until youve recovered.

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Largeman-Roth says shell often hear from clients about how their eating habits need shifting as they get older.

Once again, entering a different life-stage may affect what makes you feel your best.

Your body often offers up clues that its time for a change, too.

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And so is the fact that you’re free to always change your mind.

Breaking a few rules may lead you to something that you like even better.

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