Follow @no.food.rules for intuitive eating & non-diet-y nutrition tips and inspi…
Follow @no.food.rules for intuitive eating & non-diet-y nutrition tips and inspiration!
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I used to feel so self-conscious and guilty when I’d eat more than my husband?, especially when before we were married and were newer in our relationship. I thought it was “unlady like”. ?Can you relate?! ?♀️Can I be real with you? That’s a load of sh*t! ?♀️Owning your food choices and eating what you truly want is amazing and strong and empowering and …makes you a happier person- let’s be honest!
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To this day, I often match or even surpass my husband’s portions?♀️- and he is a big 6’2” guy! And dessert wise? No question, I eat more and more often. ?He just doesn’t have the same sweet tooth that I do. And ya know what? I don’t care! ?It’s my body. I do what I want and what feels good. ?End of story. No one else’s food choices should impact that.
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This is probably especially going to be true when you begin to break your food rules. You might want larger portions of previously restricted foods than other people do. ????Honor that, gorgeous! ??And even after that, once your food rules are broken, ya still might want bigger portions! Totes okay! ?♀️If we avoid what we want and need we’re only setting ourselves up for that vicious restrict-binge cycle. ?No bueno.
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When you’re feelin’ guilty or self conscious about honoring your hunger first, take a deep breath (when we feel anxiety it’s important to physically show your body it’s not in danger). Then, repeat a mantra or affirmation like “My body is not their body. I deserve to honor what I feel” or “Guilt is not an ingredient, so don’t add it”. Self-talk is SO important! It helps with something called “brain re-wiring” which is one of the key concepts that I teach my clients in The SociEATy. Give it a try next time and see if your hunger/cravings are easier to honor. I bet they will be!
