Let's face it, diet culture has infiltrated our lives. We have been bombarded with the "new-quick-fix," the "lose-20lbs-in -2-weeks," the "7-day-juice-cleanse," or the "cut-out-an-entire-food-group-to-achieve-food-freedom" BS for TOO LONG. And here's the deal, if these programs work for you and feel sustainable, great! But more often than not, diet culture focuses on restriction, elimination, deprivation, and removal. Diet culture is about what to subtract, rather than what to add. And ultimately, this leads us down a path that diminishes self-love and promotes self-hatred. Because that hatred means you will keep coming back for a new quick fix. Its a revolving door that sells.
But I want to talk about how we can break free from this pattern, and start to ditch the diet culture. I want us to get to the point where our growth and progress are fueled by our love for ourselves, rather than guilt or shame. Enough is enough. You are worth more than this. Remember, you are human first, so let's love that human to HEALTH.
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