12/12/2022
Let’s open a new door, a door to enlightenment and self awareness. So often I hear reflections like, “I am out of control,” “I need to control myself,” “I’m eating everything in sight,” “I need to be stronger.” 😵💫
Unfortunately, every one of these statements couldn’t be further from the truth. The cut and dry: the human body is designed for survival. The human body requires food to survive. If we do not fuel appropriately the body will question survival and therefore become metabolically defensive. Meaning, not only do we start to save stores of energy (fat mass), but we also start to instinctually COMPENSATE. Our brain literally signals us to “get it all while we can!” “Reach for the most energy rich (carbs) convenience (easy/fast) food quickly and get more and more.”
Our negative cycling food behaviors are not a product of our lack of self control, or will power. They are indeed a result of inconsistent fueling caused by our stressful and distracting world, oh and not to mention diet culture telling us not to eat.
So the next time you find yourself feeling “out of control with food,” ask yourself: “did I fuel well today? Or, am I simply having compensating behaviors for survival purposes?”
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