If you feel guilty for eating a meal or snack at night, remember that your digestive system is working for you 24/7. It doesn’t leave the office after 7pm.
If your healthy eating plan causes you to think about food 24/7, obsess about your weight, and feel guilty when you eat carbs, maybe it’s not actually that healthy.
If you feel guilty for eating carbs, remember that they are your brain’s preferred energy source.
Carbs allow your brain to think, focus, and learn new things 🧠✨
Body changes are inevitable, normal, and not something to apologize for.
The reason you feel guilty for gaining weight is due to a problem with society, not a problem with your body.
If you struggle to keep sugary foods in your home because you often eat them past fullness, remind yourself that it’s not your last chance to eat them.
You can have those sweets later today, tomorrow, or the next day.
Does being hard on yourself help you reach your health goals?
For many sensitive people, self- criticism isn’t a helpful motivator and instead leads to overthinking, chronic guilt, and a negative relationship with food.
You don’t need to forgive yourself after a binge eating episode because you didn’t do anything wrong.
Bingeing is not a sign that you sinned, failed, or messed up.
It’s a sign of an unmet need.
It’s okay to eat emotionally and use food as a coping tool. Food is way more than just fuel, and it does have the power to soothe and comfort.
Instead of restricting food when you’re feeling emotional, build a bigger toolbox so you have many coping strategies to choose from.