THE LIFE PLUG: How To Stop Feeling Guilty After Eating
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Whilst we all look forward to having a tasty treat, many of us feel guilty after eating our favourite foods. From freaking out about calories to obsessing over body image, it’s not uncommon to feel anxious after eating. However, whilst having a healthy body is important, a healthy mind is also key to maintaining the perfect balance.
To help you adopt a more positive mindset when it comes to food, we’ll explore why feelings of guilt occur and how you can banish them for good.
Why we feel guilty after eating
When we’re trying to stick to a healthy diet plan, it can often feel like temptation is everywhere. Restricting certain foods from our diet means we feel like we’re failing by giving in to those cravings, ultimately leading to feelings of guilt.1 Feeling guilty is a natural response to behaving badly, and by associating certain foods with ‘good’ and ‘bad’ behaviour, we’re punishing ourselves as a result.
To help you adopt a more positive mindset when it comes to food, we’ll explore why feelings of guilt occur and how you can banish them for good.
Why we feel guilty after eating
When we’re trying to stick to a healthy diet plan, it can often feel like temptation is everywhere. Restricting certain foods from our diet means we feel like we’re failing by giving in to those cravings, ultimately leading to feelings of guilt.1 Feeling guilty is a natural response to behaving badly, and by associating certain foods with ‘good’ and ‘bad’ behaviour, we’re punishing ourselves as a result.
