Newsflash! You’re not a failure, your diet is. Our bodies go through phases; it is a natural and beautiful part of life. You weren’t placed on this earth to lose weight — that isn’t your soul purpose.
And contrary to popular belief, you can’t actually control your body… It literally changes on a daily basis. Dieting is a risky business and the odds aren’t in your favor! Why work so hard to stay the same when it’s physically impossible? Why chase after an ideal based on the past/future? Why insist on negating your present body?
I guarantee that obsessively checking your appearance in the mirror, stepping on the scale after every meal, or belittling yourself for not fitting into your jeans from high-school, will NOT change your physical form. However, it definitely messes with your head. Chances are high that such behavior will damage the relationship you have with your food, cause you to constantly question your worth, and negatively affect your ability to trust your body.
Instead of jumping on the next bandwagon (where you’re bound to fall off), start making baby steps to loving yourself NOW. Stop comparing your body to others, including versions of your own. This life is a gift, so spend it wisely and show up 100% just as you are.
Diet-culture dropout
