Things That Helped Heal My Relationship With Food
I have come SUCH a long way with my relationship with food. I used to yoyo diet, restrict food, binge eat, etc. I am in SUCH a better place now and view food truly as fuel, cook at home a lot and enjoy what I am putting into my body. Some things that truly helped me over time are:
Finding a love with working out. I started mainly by incline walking and now I have fallen in love with weights. Whatever it is, finding a movement you enjoy is game changing. This has helped me view food as fuel because if I restrict and don't eat, I literally have no energy to workout. Calorie literally means energy! You must fuel your body to move it.
I also learned a lot! After all, knowledge is power. I learned that restricting food not only is not sustainable and ends up being a waste of time and lots of stress, but it also ruins your metabolism. It makes your body try to live off of a small amount of food and conserve energy as much as possible. I found out that lifting weights can literally help your body burn more calories at rest and need more to function which means you have to eat more! Knowing I actually have to eat more because my body is burning so much is such a cool feeling and really healing to me. I let myself eat more and I don't gain a ton of weight like I used to think I would. That is simply the magic of weight lifting. It is SO sustainable.
Everyone is different and this is such a touchy subject. No matter where you are in your journey, I am wishing you the best.
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Improving your relationship with food requires patience, understanding, and the right strategies. Start by embracing physical activities you love, as it can reshape your perspective on food as fuel rather than just a dietary choice. Keep in mind that education is crucial; learning about nutrition, metabolism, and how your body responds helps counteract myths about dieting. Restricting food intake not only impacts your metabolism negatively but can also increase stress around eating, making long-term success difficult. Important takeaway: Weight lifting can enhance your body's ability to burn calories even at rest, which means you might actually need to increase your food intake for optimal functioning. Every individual’s journey is unique, so share experiences and seek support from others who resonate with your path. Said differently, allowing yourself to enjoy food enriches your life, empowering you to align your healthy habits with personal satisfaction.