You don’t like being told what to eat.
The moment someone — or some diet — says you “can’t” have a food, a part of you instantly wants it more. Maybe you’ve stuck to strict plans before, but the rules feel heavy, frustrating, or just plain unfair.
When you’ve had enough, you swing the other way: eating all the “off‑limits” foods simply because you can. It feels freeing in the moment… until the guilt sets in.
Why you eat this way
Rebellion around food is usually your mind’s way of reclaiming control. Diet rules can make eating feel like a power struggle — even if you’re the one who set the rules.
The harder you try to stick to them, the louder your inner voice says, “Forget this — I’ll eat what I want.” That tug‑of‑war gets exhausting and can leave you feeling stuck between deprivation and overdoing it.
A simple thing to try
Practice adding back one “forbidden” food — on purpose.
- Choose one food you’ve been avoiding or saving for “cheat days.”
- Eat it slowly, on a plate or in a bowl (not straight from the package).
- Notice the taste and how your body feels afterward — without moral labels like “good” or “bad.”
The goal isn’t to eat it all the time — it’s to make peace with it so it loses that “must‑have now” pull.
Why this matters
When food isn’t a fight, you can:
✅ Stop the restrict‑then‑rebel cycle
✅ Enjoy your favorites without guilt or overdoing it
✅ Choose what you actually want — not just what you feel “allowed” to eat
Where to go next
If you’re ready to get out of the food tug‑of‑war, unDIETING 101 is where we start building peace with all kinds of foods — so you can eat what you love and feel good afterward.
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