You Forgot That Your Body Was Never the Problem

For so many of us, diet culture has been a constant companion. It whispers that if we could just lose a little more weight, follow the right food rules, or finally find the perfect balance of eating and exercise, we’d feel better in our bodies.

But here’s the truth: your body was never the problem.

How Diet Culture Makes Us Forget Ourselves

From a young age, we’re taught that our worth is tied to how our bodies look. We internalize harmful messages:
Smaller is better.
Certain foods are "good" and others are "bad."

Your body must be controlled at all costs.

This conditioning disconnects us from our innate ability to trust ourselves. Instead of listening to our body’s needs, we learn to fear hunger, judge our cravings, and view food as something that must be earned.

Relearning What Your Body Already Knows

The good news? You can unlearn these beliefs. You can rebuild trust with your body. And you can reclaim a relationship with food that is nourishing, joyful, and free from shame.

Here are a few reminders for the journey:

Your body is not broken. It doesn’t need to be fixed—it needs to be heard.
Hunger is not the enemy. It’s a sign your body is working exactly as it should.
You don’t have to shrink yourself to be worthy. Full stop.

Moving Forward Without the Weight of Shame

Healing from diet culture is not about perfection. It’s about practice—learning to show up for yourself with compassion, even on the hard days. It’s about replacing self-criticism with curiosity and letting go of the pressure to “get it right.”

If you’re ready to take the next step in healing your relationship with food and your body, my program Trust, Nourish, Thrive can help you do exactly that. This isn’t another set of rules—it’s an opportunity to unlearn diet culture, reconnect with your body, and build lasting trust in yourself.

💬 I’d love to hear from you—what’s one thing diet culture made you forget about yourself? Drop it in the comments. Let’s reclaim it together.