Deff not dropping this to offend, but I’m sure there will be that one….ABSOLUTELY should we aspire to be healthy, but imho, once you fully awaken, you also recognize the diet industry for what it is. They don’t make money if you are at peace with your soul’s covering (skin). Sort of like medical doesn’t make money if you heal yourself.
It will always make me super sad when I see on Facebook things like, “I can’t wait to lose these last 5 pounds.” Or “you get to eat whatever you want from the YES list.” Or anything about keto, vegan, strict recipes/meal planning etc.
Again, since there’s always that ONE, I’m obviously not referring to food allergies or diabetics or extenuating circumstances.
I am FREE you guys. I just EAT. I am a foodie and used to beat myself up about that. No more. Beating yourself up never works. I don’t count anything. Food isn’t constantly on my mind. I don’t have anxiety around food because I’m at a party or gathering and it’s “forbidden.” 5 or 10 little extra pounds seem so insignificant in the big picture of life.
I got rid of my scale sometime around the beginning of 2018. For a weird reason at first; I bought a house that seriously only had hard floor rather than carpet in one tiny spot; the front door entry. I loved that house but it was a carpeted nightmare haha! But I felt so free after! I even completely stopped looking when they weighed me at doctor appointments. Told them not to tell me. Like who cares about a random number? Does it make me less of a person? Do I need to let a number ruin my day or week?
I am not the distorted size (2) or weight (130 at 5’10”?!?) I used to strive for. BUT I no longer see ugliness and fat when I look in the mirror. I am HAPPY. I have so much gratitude I have food to enjoy.
Now, you might ask, what about those that TRULY have weight and/or health issues related to weight (either too thin or too heavy). I am here to tell you that utter, true, soul deep acceptance of yourself at the point you are at THIS moment and individual moments hereafter will, more often than not, right this. Being grateful, happy, and listening to your body while you eat will subconsciously lessen your stress, which helps you digest better, and makes you far less likely to overeat or binge. On the flip side, these same things will help folks that are too thin find their “weight set point.” Listening to your body helps you decide what to eat which becomes fun, not “oh I HAVE to eat this so I’m thin.”
There’s only a few things to know: there’s no good food or bad food; just FOOD. Remember the miraculous things your body does for you everyday! We are merely a soul walking this earth with an outer covering. And last, you may need to buy new clothes….if you’re like me, that’s the fun part ♥️
Look what’s going on in the world. No one’s tomorrow is promised. If you are gone tomorrow will you be happy you “stuck to your meal plan” or like me, happy you savored every bite of your dessert the day before?
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/other/orthorexia
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/bed
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/anorexia
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/general-information/compulsive-exercise
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