390: What Exactly is Diet Culture and How Does it Cause Food Guilt

Do you constantly feel guilty for what you eat? And does the guilt you feel about food involve concern over how that food is going to impact your body, i.e. will it cause weight gain?   Have you ever thought about WHY you feel guilty about what you eat? In today's episode we explore the main culprit of food guilt, diet culture, and how it causes food guilt.   Because here's the truth: Guilt and shame take us away from listening to our bodies. Before we can listen to the body, we need to reject diet mentality, remove the negative emotions and morality involved around food, and take us away from listening to our bodies.    So in order to feel at peace around all foods, and to feel good in your body, you've got to work through these beliefs and emotions you have around both food and your body, which is exactly what we do inside Food & Body Peace Playbook.   Food & Body Peace Playbook is a mindset focused program. 5 out of 8 modules are focused on helping you shift to viewing food and your body in a positive manner.     This means the internal chatter will shift into language that is compassionate, caring and trusting in your body and how you care for it. And what this really means? Your mind will be free to focus on the things in life that truly matter!   Spots are filling fast for our group coaching program, Food & Body Peace Playbook. If you want to work towards food and body peace in a community of like-minded people so you can learn and grow together, you'll want to fill out your application form soon! We are currently at 7/10 spots filled.   Announcements: We are currently booking for September, October and November for individual counseling at our virtual practice Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Fall is always a busy time of the year for our practice, so reach out today to reserve your spot so that you can have personalized support to love food again, respect your body and receive individualized care in managing your nutrition and health needs. Resources for you: Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support. Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop to have all the resources you need to make peace with food and your body, and live wellness without obsession.   Let's hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria's Instagram Victoria's Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website