You’re not “good” for skipping dessert or “bad” for going back for seconds. You’re a grown-ass woman — and you get to eat like one. But if you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips, or with sticky fingers from one too many peanut butter cups…this blog post is for you. Because whether it’s a special occasion, or an average Wednesday, these 5 “Fun Food” facts always ring true:
Just because it's in front of you doesn't mean you need to eat it.
You can absolutely enjoy your favorite foods mindfully while still making progress and feeling fantastic, but can't expect the same if you indulge on every holiday and special occasion. Identify what brings you the most joy and pass on the rest.
Just because you started eating it doesn't mean you need to finish it.
You can start eating something and decide it's not for you - or that you've reached a comfortable level of fullness - and leave the rest behind. It's just as "wasteful" to eat something you don't need (and maybe don't even enjoy) as it is to throw it away.
No one who loves you will be upset if you pass on something they made.
Even if they made it "just for you" and/or everybody else is eating it, you don't have to. If you want it and will enjoy it, carry on! But if you're simply eating it out of obligation or people pleasing - DON'T. People who truly love you won't give a shit.
Enjoying a fun food (or two) isn't the same as saying "f-it" and eating until you feel uncomfortable.
There's a lotttt of space between abstaining from fun foods completely and "falling off the wagon". Eat the things that mean the most to you, in a quantity that feels good, and move the fuck on.
Choosing not to enjoy any fun foods doesn't mean you're being "too strict" and choosing to enjoy several fun foods doesn't mean you're "out of control".
Nutrition is NUANCED! And how you eat on a single occasion says very little about your health, progress, and relationship with food overall. Make the choice(s) that feel right for you based on your goals and preferences, and forget the rest.
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