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The dieting industry trained a lot of us to believe that: But bodies… did not get that memo. Why you actually need more food than you were told ?? Diet culture normalized undereating What gets labeled as “normal portions” are often: Many people are unknowingly eating below their body’s needs while thinking they’re being “healthy.” ? Your body […]

You were dieting, then ate two bags of chips, panicked, and decided you had to walk it all off. That reaction feels logical in the moment—but it’s actually a harmful approach. First, you can’t “erase” food with exercise. Walking is great for health, stress relief, and enjoyment, but using it as punishment turns movement into a response to […]

Most people who say they’re “addicted to sugar” are actually stuck in a restrict–binge cycle, not dealing with a true addiction. Here’s why that distinction matters: 1. Restriction creates the obsession When you label sugar as bad, forbidden, or off-limits, your brain treats it as scarce. Scarcity increases desire.The result: That’s not addiction — that’s biological and psychological rebound. 2. […]

Weighing yourself daily can become tied to anxiety, fear of losing control, or obsessive habits. You’re not alone in that experience, and there’s nothing “wrong” with you for feeling this way. Here’s what’s happening beneath the surface: Why fear + loss of control can lead to daily weighing When someone feels: …the brain may latch onto something measurable as […]

To be fair, not all dietitians spread misinformation — many are thoughtful and evidence-based. But diet culture has definitely influenced the field, so here are 5 common “lies” or misleading messages people often hear (intentionally or not):

that sentence makes no sense when you look at it closely. Let’s break down why. 1. Weight is not caused by a lack of hobbies Body size is influenced by a complex mix of genetics, metabolism, environment, hormones, medications, stress, sleep, mental health, and eating patterns — not by whether someone has a hobby.Saying “you’re fat because you don’t have […]

Using food as a reward for working out may seem harmless at first, but it can actually reinforce some unhelpful patterns around eating and exercise. Here’s why: 1. It ties food to morality (“earned” vs. “unearned”) 2. It can fuel guilt and shame 3. It separates food from its real purpose 4. It can make exercise feel transactional 5. It […]