Are you determined to lose weight? Have you explored every diet trend? Do you find yourself regaining the weight? Have you been caught in a cycle of yo-yo dieting for years?
Most diets are destined to fail.
Diets often categorize food groups as “good” or “bad,” leading to deprivation, severe calorie restriction, and an unhealthy relationship with food.
Diets lead to deprivation.
Insufficient calorie intake and eliminating your favorite foods will backfire!
Declaring foods “off-limits” can trigger intense cravings, overeating, or bingeing!
Do you find yourself losing control at night?
Binge episodes often occur at the end of the day due to the combination of all-day deprivation, food restriction, and inadequate calorie consumption.
Diets disrupt your daily life.
How can you fully enjoy life if you’re constantly micromanaging your food intake?
You’ll miss out on life by adhering to restrictive food rules!
Dieting offers only a temporary fix, not a long-term solution. This is why dieters typically regain all the weight.
Diets cultivate an unhealthy relationship with food.
Improving your relationship with food takes time, but as you enhance it, you’ll experience less stress and more freedom!
Diets diminish your self-worth.
Do you feel the need to “work off” calories? Do you obsess over your meals? Do you seek validation for your food choices? Do you feel guilty after eating?
Two crucial steps to take are:
Stop punishing yourself for what you eat!
Stop seeking validation for your food choices!
This is not a healthy way to live!
You don’t need to earn your food! Food is fuel. Claiming you need to “burn off extra calories” punishes your body.
Embrace enjoying your food instead of counting calories.
8 steps to foster a healthier relationship with food:
Calm your mind, slow down, and consider what and why you’re eating.
Honor your appetite.
Stop obsessing over every bite.
Stop labeling food as “good” or “bad.”
Food shouldn’t fulfill emotional needs. Identify emotional eating triggers and find new coping strategies.
Trust and listen to your body.
Acknowledge that food nourishes and energizes you!
Return to the basics of eating without over-complicating it.
Welcome all foods into your lifestyle.
Intuitive eating promotes natural weight loss, a positive mindset, and long-term success!
No quick fixes or fleeting diets.
It’s sustainable and enduring.
You’ll enjoy a healthier relationship with your body.
You’ll relish your food without regret.
With intuitive eating, there’s no need for future diets!
•Enjoy the foods you love•Eat when hungry•Practice mindful eating•Prepare satisfying snacks and meals•Stop eating when comfortably full•Connect with how foods make you feel
Have you tried intuitive eating but haven’t seen desired results?
Patience is key! Remember, this is for long-term, lifelong results.
Focus on how you feel! As you feel better and improve your relationship with food, positive changes will emerge.
Forget the scale! Numbers don’t define you!
Your dieting history and calorie restriction might put your body into survival mode, slowing metabolism and making weight loss more challenging.
Genetics play a significant role.
We’re meant to be diverse in shape and size! That’s what makes us unique. You may be healthy at your current weight!
Are you eating enough? Excessive calorie restriction can lead to weight gain as your body fights starvation mode.
Think positively!
Key factors in sustainable long-term weight loss:
Intuitive eating
Daily physical activity
Quality sleep
Hydration
Consistent exercise
Stress reduction
Outdoor activities
Listening to your body’s signals
Discovering what makes your body feel good
Balancing your life to maintain control
Important: Your mindset influences your children—set them up for a healthy relationship with food. Choose your words wisely, be a positive role model, and set good examples!
*Always consult your doctor if you have concerns.
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