The Pull of Forbidden Fruit (or chips, candy, cookies, etc...)
Hear me out on this one folks.
“I just can’t keep that stuff in my house- I’ll end up eating it all” is a common refrain I hear so often- from clients, friends, you all here on IG.
And I absolutely spent MANY years keeping foods I deemed ‘addictive’ or ‘unhealthy’ out of my own house too.
A pint of ice cream would disappear REALLY fast.
But here’s what I’ve learned- not only from my own experiences with Intuitive Eating, but in years of digging into the research of dieting...
Restriction- in a real physical sense but also when you mentally label foods to avoid- is the BIGGEST predictor of binging.
If you never allow certain foods in your house, then OF COURSE you’re going to eat it when you get your hands on it for ‘just this once’.
I don’t believe any food or ingredient- nope, not even sugar- is addictive (and the studies that say sugar is as addictive as cocaine were done on AND were determined after...
Not being on a diet can be a lonely place.
Friend and family can be the worst offenders when you’re done with diets and want support.
If I had a dime for every person who told me about their loved ones who ‘didn’t get’ them not dieting anymore, well…I’d have a LOT of dimes.
The casual way in which people share their diet tricks and offhand comments about how ‘bad’ they were for eating the brownies last night can be overwhelming sometimes.
And can make you feel like you’re the only one who isn’t avoiding gluten or carbs.
Diet culture and the ‘wellness’ industry is LOUD. And EVERYWHERE. And no one is unaffected by it.
Not even those closest to you.
Three ways to offset these messages…
Diversify your media. Do you see people of all shapes & sizes doing the things, or is your view of health on your screen presented by mostly thin, white humans? No judgement; there’s a huge lack of diversity when it comes to the wellness industry and who gets a...
When you feel like the only one not on a diet...
Friend and family can be the worst offenders when you’re done with diets and want support.
If I had a dime for every person who told me about their loved ones who ‘didn’t get’ them not dieting anymore, well…I’d have a LOT of dimes.
The casual way in which people share their diet tricks and offhand comments about how ‘bad’ they were for eating the brownies last night can be overwhelming sometimes.
And can make you feel like you’re the only one who isn’t avoiding gluten or carbs.
Diet culture and the ‘wellness’ industry is LOUD. And EVERYWHERE. And no one is unaffected by it.
Not even those closest to you.
Some ways to offset these messages?
Diversify your social media feed. Do you see people of all shapes & sizes doing the things, or is your view of health on your screen presented by mostly thin, white humans? No judgement;...
Author
Gretchen
Coach
Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
