4 Diet ‘Don’ts’ for a Healthier Food Relationship

I've learned that not all weight loss habits contribute to a healthy relationship with food. In this blog, I'll share four diet mistakes I've made in the past, explaining why avoiding them can lead to a more balanced and positive approach to eating.

Don’t cut out your favourite foods

Not only does this take away all joy, but it can also lead to developing a scarcity mindset around food. It may sound counterproductive but regularly including your fave foods will likely prevent you from overeating on them.

Don’t join Slimming World

Do you recognise any of these terms?

• Syns

• Unlimited free foods

• Healthy extras

• On-plan/off-plan

These terms are the very basis of a disordered relationship with food.
Slimming World promises you freedom while simultaneously trapping you with disordered thought processes that keep you stuck in the endless diet cycle.

Don’t label foods as "good" and "bad"

Now, there's no denying that broccoli has more nutrition than jelly babies. But as soon as we start demonising these less nutritious foods by labelling them "bad" we create a situation where we feel guilty for eating those
foods. Guilt has no place in a healthy food relationship.

Don’t try to "save" calories for later on in the day by eating very little

Restricting your food intake during the day will likely backfire leading to overeating in the evening.

Looking back, I've learned that real health isn't about strict diets. Avoiding these four mistakes helped me enjoy eating more. If you're struggling, I can help. Through my 1:1 online coaching sessions, we can work together to discover a more fulfilling relationship with food. Remember, it's all about balance!