Source: http://summertomato.com/wisdom-wednesday-dont-make-a-lifestyle-change/
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When I first made the decision to stop dieting and focus on eating for health and happiness, more changed than just my body. As I explored new foods and new habits I met an entirely new group of people.
Instead of talking about calories, carbs and cardio, these people spoke about balance, acceptance and a “healthy lifestyle.”
I hated it.
I agreed with these principles in theory––of course you should balance your nutrition; of course you shouldn’t think worse of yourself because of the shape of your body; of course health is a lifestyle and not a short-term goal––but there were no concrete instructions for actually making change.
It felt like a fluffy echo chamber, all philosophy and no action. Maybe there’d be some laughable tips like “eat everything in moderation” (what does that even mean?) or “get plenty of sleep” (pffffff, I wish).
But I wanted to know how to stop when I’d eaten enough and how to pry my eyes away from my computer screen so I could actually get ready for bed.
One of the nice things about the dieting world (putting the pure evil thing aside for a second) is the specific, actionable advice you’re given.
“Eat no mor…