2157: Three Questions That Could Change Your Relationship With Food by Dr. Lisa Firestone on the Psychology of Eating
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
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How to Treat Yourself Kindly
How do you feel when a friend berates themselves in front of you? Or goes on yet another painfully restrictive diet? How about when they feel guilty for enjoying a meal or having a treat? Our reactions may range from eye rolling to genuine concern and protectiveness. And yet, we're rarely inclined to extend the same compassion to ourselves. In fact, very few of us regard feeding ourselves as a kind act at all. We're unwilling to attune to our own needs and accept our natural hunger. Using this inner critic as the enemy can help us interrupt the self-destructive cycles we get into with food.
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