Don't underestimate the need for being kind to yourself. Most of us are our own worst critics.
We continuously judge ourselves and find it hard to let go of the self-blame, shame, and regret.
But, if you want to get off the hamster wheel of dieting, you really must start to be kinder to yourself…
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One of the most detrimental things we can do to our bodies is “go on a diet.” You're already on a diet. Your diet is the collection of your eating habits.
Eating is so much more complicated than “calories in vs calories out.”
There's a good reason you crave so-called “unhealthy foods”
We didn’t evolve as humans with a desire for eating healthy foods. We evolved as a species by eating nutrient-dense foods to survive. I'll put a link to a really interesting article called “Our Moods, Our Foods” in the show notes on the site. Check it out. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/03/our-moods-our-foods/284238/.
Start first by being kinder to yourself
One of the most harmful aspects of modern dieting is the toll it takes on your self-esteem. Your body is biologically driven to survive. But, psychologically, we’re programmed to eat food for cultural, and emotional reasons. The fact is, food is necessary for survival.
Take a step back
If you find yourself having one of those internal monologues or conversations with yourself, and what you’re hearing is hurtful and mean, it’s time to take a minute and step back.
The basic truth is that most of us could do with some adjustment to our bodies- or at least we think we need it. What we need more of though, are healthier relationships, a healthier mental attitude, more personal kindness, and acceptance of who we are.
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