5 Tips for
Getting Over Food Guilt
Food should fuel
your body and bring you pleasure. Here are few strategies to
help you have a guilt-free relationship with food:
1. Don’t food-shame yourself
Stop mid-sentence
when your inner critic says, “That cupcake is going to go straight to my
[insert body part].” Take the cupcake or leave it, but avoid being judgmental. Watch your
words or else they may tinge your buttercream frosting with regret.
Related: What To Do After A Binge To Get You Back On Track. Part 1
Related: What To Do After A Binge To Get You Back On Track. Part 1
2. Commit to
enjoying your food
Once you decide to
eat a food that otherwise would make you feel guilty, start focusing on the
positive. That means giving your full attention to what makes those fries so
crave-worthy! Relish in the crunch of each bite. Savor your food slowly as you engage all the senses related
to food (think: taste, smell, texture, color).
