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. 

Currently, the coronavirus pandemic has deeply impacted lives all across the globe, with substantial unintended mental health consequences, disordered eating habits and physical signs of stress in women.

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.