One of the ways diet culture hooks you in is by telling you, you wouldn’t be able to manage your eating without calories, points, macro counting, or a list of  “good and bad foods” to keep things in check. They point out that you would just gorge yourself silly on food otherwise. The best tools are your hunger and fullness cues. 

Staying on track during the holidays does not have to be stressful.

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They often lead to a cycle of gaining weight and losing weight often referred to as weight cycling, where successful weight loss is followed by another unintentional weight regain.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to go without some of your favorite foods! These chocolate pancakes are low in calories and fat but loaded with protein to get your day off to a great start. Quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients!

The Social Eating Resource Guide For Eating Out

Here are some easy to follow suggestions to allow you to feel empowered when you are out dining with friends and family and still wanting to meet your goals:

Intermittent fasting is just taking “intermittent times of fasting.” This is a period of time where you do not consume food or calorie-dense liquids. The time frame in which you choose to fast is dependent on your lifestyle and personal schedule. (IF) can be practiced daily or a few times a week.

But we all know those tasty treats can’t take away the stress! Most women who struggle with emotional eating feel guilty and trapped afterward, which only perpetuates the “weight hate” cycle.