Am I Against Diets?

Go back in time with me for a sec…

Before Core Fit. Before I figured out how to shift my mindset on exercise and nutrition.

There was a time where I found all my worth in the gym.

I thought the only thing I could succeed at was how consistent I was in the gym.

On the outside, I may have looked fine. But on the inside, I was struggling.

I really believed going to the gym every day and trying to eat perfectly healthy was the only thing I could do well, and the only thing I could do to get closer to my ideal.

I was stuck! And lost in the confusion of all the diet advice out there.

I thought clean eating was my only option.

Our diet culture is seriously flawed, guys. It’s leading us down the wrong path so much of the time!

Let me get on my soapbox for a minute:

I hate how there’s a new fad diet every time you turn around, being pushed around with no clear medical evidence and confusing that heck out of the general public.

I hate that 90% of the women I speak to tell me they eat really healthy, and then follow that up by saying they eat as few carbs as possible.

I hate that companies pay millions in marketing to convince us that things like “gluten free” always mean it’s a healthier option.

I hate that there are so many obese people in our country.

I hate restrictions from any one food or food group.

I hate when clients feel bad or guilty when they eat something.

I hate when people feel poorly about themselves and lack confidence.

BUT…

I also believe that you should love yourself at every step of your weight loss/fitness journey.

Reality check? There’s no perfect weight. If you think you will 100% magically love your life when you reach a certain weight, you probably have some other stuff going on.

That’s why you need to do the mental work to accept that it’s a journey and a total lifestyle change, not a temporary “fad diet” situation.

And I believe we each need to take responsibility for what we eat... We control what we put in our mouths. We are not victims.

“Intuitive eating” and “body positivity” are really big right now, and while I support them, I’m worried they’re used at times as a cover to not take responsibility for what is going on internally.

Being obese can be just as detrimental to your health as being an alcoholic or smoking or using drugs.

It’s dangerous to not be honest with a friend or family member who is severely overweight, and not encourage them to make better choices.

We have no problem telling our friends not to smoke or to stop drinking too much.

BUT… (yes, another one)

I also don’t think you should be restricting and dieting 24/7 and ruining your quality of life.

You can be positive about your body at every stage, with no shame or blame, and be actively moving towards better health at the same time!

That’s the goal here, right? Better physical and mental health.

So my point is:

A diet is simply what we eat repetitively. Sometimes our diets do need to be changed so we can feel better, both physically and mentally.

I think our diets should include everything in moderation, (unless you have allergies or sensitivities.)

I think we can be healed from the inside out. Not just with what we eat but by changing our mental thoughts, behaviors, and patterns where needed.

And along the way we need to take personal responsibility for our health!

While things like body positivity and intuitive eating should be used - they shouldn't be covers for hurting our bodies and minds with what we eat and our poor habits surrounding our physical and mental health!

Remember, everyone is different. That’s why I’m so big on the custom approach to weight loss and confidence gain!

No “one size fits all” fad diet will get you where you want to go.

If you feel like a custom approach to diet and exercise could help you on your journey to better health, I’d love to talk to you about that! Book a free call here.

Samantha FriedmanOctober 29, 2020Comment

Am I Against Diets?

Go back in time with me for a sec…

Before Core Fit. Before I figured out how to shift my mindset on exercise and nutrition.

There was a time where I found all my worth in the gym.

I thought the only thing I could succeed at was how consistent I was in the gym.

On the outside, I may have looked fine. But on the inside, I was struggling.

I really believed going to the gym every day and trying to eat perfectly healthy was the only thing I could do well, and the only thing I could do to get closer to my ideal.

I was stuck! And lost in the confusion of all the diet advice out there.

I thought clean eating was my only option.

Our diet culture is seriously flawed, guys. It’s leading us down the wrong path so much of the time!

Let me get on my soapbox for a minute:

I hate how there’s a new fad diet every time you turn around, being pushed around with no clear medical evidence and confusing that heck out of the general public.

I hate that 90% of the women I speak to tell me they eat really healthy, and then follow that up by saying they eat as few carbs as possible.

I hate that companies pay millions in marketing to convince us that things like “gluten free” always mean it’s a healthier option.

I hate that there are so many obese people in our country.

I hate restrictions from any one food or food group.

I hate when clients feel bad or guilty when they eat something.

I hate when people feel poorly about themselves and lack confidence.

BUT…

I also believe that you should love yourself at every step of your weight loss/fitness journey.

Reality check? There’s no perfect weight. If you think you will 100% magically love your life when you reach a certain weight, you probably have some other stuff going on.

That’s why you need to do the mental work to accept that it’s a journey and a total lifestyle change, not a temporary “fad diet” situation.

And I believe we each need to take responsibility for what we eat... We control what we put in our mouths. We are not victims.

“Intuitive eating” and “body positivity” are really big right now, and while I support them, I’m worried they’re used at times as a cover to not take responsibility for what is going on internally.

Being obese can be just as detrimental to your health as being an alcoholic or smoking or using drugs.

It’s dangerous to not be honest with a friend or family member who is severely overweight, and not encourage them to make better choices.

We have no problem telling our friends not to smoke or to stop drinking too much.

BUT… (yes, another one)

I also don’t think you should be restricting and dieting 24/7 and ruining your quality of life.

You can be positive about your body at every stage, with no shame or blame, and be actively moving towards better health at the same time!

That’s the goal here, right? Better physical and mental health.

So my point is:

A diet is simply what we eat repetitively. Sometimes our diets do need to be changed so we can feel better, both physically and mentally.

I think our diets should include everything in moderation, (unless you have allergies or sensitivities.)

I think we can be healed from the inside out. Not just with what we eat but by changing our mental thoughts, behaviors, and patterns where needed.

And along the way we need to take personal responsibility for our health!

While things like body positivity and intuitive eating should be used - they shouldn't be covers for hurting our bodies and minds with what we eat and our poor habits surrounding our physical and mental health!

Remember, everyone is different. That’s why I’m so big on the custom approach to weight loss and confidence gain!

No “one size fits all” fad diet will get you where you want to go.

If you feel like a custom approach to diet and exercise could help you on your journey to better health, I’d love to talk to you about that! Book a free call here.