Challenge the food Police
Somewhere along the way, diet culture made us think that what we eat is somehow tied to our morality. People said we were “being good” or “disciplined” if we said no to our body’s basic needs. Without even thinking about it, feelings of guilt may come up if we eat a food that we previously deemed “unhealthy.” Can food just be food again? Rules around food set us up for failure. Intuitive eating is a lot about challenging the automatic thoughts that arise and thinking for ourselves. How can you start questioning your food rules today?