Alyssa, Gratefully Nourished

Hi! I’m Alyssa Pike!​

Founder of Gratefully Nourished, follower of Jesus, new mom and registered dietitian. I provide resources and coaching to women and moms who are looking to eat healthy without obsession–and without sacrificing their relationship with food.

Changing The Way We Think About Food (Examples Of Talking Back To Those Negative Thoughts)

Sometimes you don’t even realize the rules you subconsciously adhere to because they’ve become so ingrained in our society. If you are interested in improving your relationship with food and fighting food rules, consider rephrasing the way you talk to yourself. Use these examples to start (or maybe continue) your journey from rigidity to eating without fear.

“I cannot eat after 8pm” → “I will eat when my body is hungry and sometimes just because.”

“I ate dessert twice this week – I cannot eat it anymore.” → “It’s okay to honor my cravings. It doesn’t mean I have failed. In honoring them, I will probably crave those foods less often.”

“I had a sandwich with two pieces of bread for lunch, so I can’t have a sandwich with two pieces of bread for dinner” → “All carbohydrates are broken down the same way. While it’s usually more enjoyable for me to vary the types of carbohydrates, eating a sandwich for lunch and a sandwich for dinner is ok.”

“If I eat fat, it will be stored as fat.” → “Eating all macronutrients results in energy for my body.”

“I have to cut carbs for weight-loss.” → “Why am I considering weight-loss? Is that going to improve my life in a meaningful way, or is there something else about myself that I could work on?”

“Drink a glass of water will curb my cravings.” → “Drinking a glass of water may make me suddenly full, but after that passes I will probably still want the foods I’m craving. Can I learn to honor my honor and make peace with food?”

“I didn’t workout today, so I can’t eat as much as usual.” → “My body is really good at telling me how much food I need for the day. I will try to listen to it today.”

Do you have other rules you want to consider rephrasing?

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