5 stages of giving up dieting: from panic mode to food sanity

Now that you know how to give up dieting, it’s time to prepare for what happens after you make the decision. Here’s the honest truth from personal experience: When you first stop dieting, things get really dark for a bit, and then they get really freaking awesome. First, life completely falls apart — to be completely honest — but if you stay committed, you emerge like a phoenix: mostly free from food issues, compulsive eating, and body-hate. I say ‘mostly’ because there will always be days where our emotional tolerance is exhausted and we can’t be perfect –and that’s fine! We’re not aiming for perfection. We’re seeking to feel normal around food. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU GIVE UP DIETING