To the dismay of many, discipline is often regarded as a major aspect of healthy living. Although it’s certainly an important part of achieving optimal health, occasional rule breaking is also important!

The 80/20 Rule

With all the unhealthy temptations that exist in modern society, even the healthiest and most determined individuals need to indulge once in a while. As such, there’s a simple guideline called the “80/20 rule” that many health practitioners use with their clients. According to this rule, if you spend 80% of your time adhering closely to a healthy lifestyle, your health should be able to withstand whatever you do during the remaining 20% of the time.

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