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Discipline Isn’t Sexy

June 20, 20254 min read

Discipline Isn’t Sexy — But Neither Is Self-Sabotage
The Mindset Shift That is Changing My Relationship With Food

Let’s be honest: nobody gets excited about the word discipline.

It doesn’t sparkle. It doesn’t promise instant results.
It sounds hard, rigid, even a little boring.
But you know what’s even less sexy?

👉 Self-sabotage.
👉 Feeling bloated and foggy.
👉 Waking up frustrated that nothing’s changing — even though deep down, you want it to.

I had a moment recently where it all hit me.
Not because I was on a new diet. Not because I was counting macros.
But because I realized I was still expecting transformation… while making choices that didn’t align with the version of me I’m becoming.

And that’s when it landed:

Discipline isn’t restriction. It’s devotion.
Not to some impossible standard — but to the future I actually want.


Dr. Kim Griggs working on her laptop with coffee by the ocean — embodying ease, discipline, and alignment in her healthy lifestyle journey

You’re Not Depriving Yourself — You’re Choosing Yourself

We’ve been taught that eating healthy means restriction.
That saying no to the cupcake is somehow “being good.”
That discipline means missing out.

But what if every “no” is really a bigger “yes”?
Yes to clarity.
Yes to energy.
Yes to the body and life you actually want.

You can have anything you want.
But if you want to feel different — in your body, your energy, your confidence — your choices have to reflect that.

You can absolutely have the things you love — but not every thing, every time, and still expect your body to change.
Something has to shift if you want to feel different.


It’s Not About Never — It’s About Now

I’m not here to say you can never have the cake.
I’m saying you get to decide if right now is the moment that cake fits your future.

Because sometimes, it’s not about restriction — it’s about alignment.

“I could have this… but I don’t actually want what it comes with.”
That’s not deprivation. That’s discernment.


Every Bite Is a Vote for Your Future Self

Every decision is shaping your identity.
Every bite is a vote — for your energy, your body, your alignment.

So now I pause and ask:
Is this food a vote for who I’m becoming?
Is this choice giving me life — or just numbing something I don’t want to feel?

That one moment of honesty changes everything.


Having a plan doesn’t mean rigidity — it means safety.’ A reminder from Dr. Kim Griggs about nervous system alignment and empowered food choices.

Have a Plan Before the Craving Hits

It’s one thing to make a conscious choice in the moment.
It’s another to already know what you’ll choose — before the craving shows up.

Because when you’re tired, stressed, emotional, or just in a fog… you’re not always thinking clearly. That’s when old patterns sneak in.

So part of this process? Is pre-deciding.

✨ What will I choose when I don’t feel motivated?
✨ How do I want to feel after I eat?
✨ What’s one aligned “go-to” I can reach for that keeps me connected to the version of me I’m becoming?

Having a plan doesn’t mean rigidity — it means safety.
It calms the nervous system before chaos begins.
It builds trust with your future self.


Discipline Isn’t Restriction — It’s Devotion

We’ve been sold the lie that discipline is the opposite of freedom.
But real discipline is the path to freedom.

It’s you saying:

  • I love myself enough to not need a dopamine hit.

  • I trust myself enough to make a different choice.

  • I believe in my future enough to stop betraying it.

That’s not punishment. That’s power.

Discipline is devotion to the life you actually want.
To the energy you crave.
To the version of you who already feels at home in her body and her choices.


This Isn’t About Being Good — It’s About Being Honest

This isn’t a food blog.
This is about embodiment.

It’s not about eating “clean.”
It’s about eating consciously.

You’re not being good. You’re being true.
You’re not dieting. You’re devoting.
You’re not missing out — you’re stepping in.

And your body?
It will catch up with your alignment.

Discipline is devotion to the life you actually want.’ Branded with Dr. Kim Griggs’ logo — a message about nervous system alignment, embodied living, and conscious transformation.

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Dr. Kim Griggs is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Nervous System Specialist, and Mindset Mentor who helps high-achieving women move out of burnout and survival mode and into grounded, aligned living. With over a decade of clinical experience and a gift for translating complex concepts into simple, life-changing tools, she blends science and soul to help you regulate your nervous system, trust your inner wisdom, and create a life that feels as good as it looks.

Dr. Kim Griggs

Dr. Kim Griggs is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Nervous System Specialist, and Mindset Mentor who helps high-achieving women move out of burnout and survival mode and into grounded, aligned living. With over a decade of clinical experience and a gift for translating complex concepts into simple, life-changing tools, she blends science and soul to help you regulate your nervous system, trust your inner wisdom, and create a life that feels as good as it looks.

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