Influencers have taken to mocking moderation.
Moderation is an extremely important tool to help people realize that they can still enjoy the foods they like while reaching their goals.
I’ve come to realize that influencers love to virtue signal. No one is following their diet 100% of the time. We’re real people. We have creature comforts. I personally eat out 2-3 times a week, I’m not immune to snacking, I like ice cream, I enjoy Italian food once a week.
When her kids are brought into the equation, she says it best: when she’s at home, her kids have nutrient-dense, whole foods. Absolutely! I agree with this statement and think most families should support this mindset.
When they are out and about? Her kids can have the snacks their friends are having. If they’re at a birthday party, her son can enjoy cake and ice cream.
This is my entire point: enjoy life. Enjoy special occasions. We all have real lives and there will be moments where we want to celebrate with food.
80% of our foods should be single-ingredient, whole foods. 20% can be foods that we enjoy. Dieting with a moderation mindset isn’t a bad thing, it’s actually a really good thing. Extremes and shame around food are what can lead to disordered eating tendencies.
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