Think Rational Thinking: Rational thinking can help you challenge the unrealistic, negative thoughts, and deny those thoughts. Thinking rationally helps to replace the thoughts with realistic, positive ones.

Challenge your thoughts: Go for the “grey”, allow yourself to eat foods you have restricted. Cultivate self-awareness to help challenge those thoughts.



Get rid of the Negative words: Replace “should” and “shouldn't” words with words like “can” and “may have.”  For example, saying “I can have this food”

Have Meals during Pleasurable times, Not Stressful Times: Most of the time, when you eat during stressful times,  you are not actually hungry but just trying to soothe the negative feelings. But, this can make you feel even worse about your behaviors.

Enjoy food: Recognize that your negative thoughts about food come from toxic diet culture. Enjoy foods that were previously restricted, allow yourself to eat what you crave.