Have you ever made a list of unhealthy or weight-gaining foods and drinks?
I suggest pausing to think before continuing. May I ask why? Simply said, it helps you recognise guilt after eating particular foods and drinks.
Despite saying "I cheated again," "I should have stopped eating sooner, I feel bloated," or "I exaggerated," people often say they don't feel guilty. Despite these manifestations, some people may not feel guilt. This may be resistance to accepting the circumstance.
I have spent 30 years studying the relationship between diet and mental health. So far, I haven't met anyone who doesn't feel guilty about their diet.
Our guilt typically leads to a desire to improve or control ourselves, therefore we must address it.
We struggle to restrain ourselves when feeling guilty, which can lead to repeating the same action.
Reduced acceptance of some actions might affect self-love by making them more persistent.
As we embrace it, we may better meet our true wants, improving our lives.
One may assume they have perfect control over oneself, however keeping absolute control might be difficult. Like many people, we sometimes don't realise our actions.
For indicators of control loss, see this example. I recall a friend saying she avoids booze. When offered wine at a meal, she politely says, "I'll have just a small amount, as I'm making a special exception this evening." She may not realise she drinks little amounts during the night.
Some believe lifestyle choices affect their health, digestion, and weight. It's crucial to remember that food may not be the only factor affecting issues, including attitudes.
After three decades of observation, it appears that those who don't feel guilty about their indulgences and have no problems have likely accepted their prior excesses. Now, specifically.
Practising self-control consistently may make it difficult to keep control over eating or other aspects of your life. Forever maintaining self-control is difficult. Each person has unique physical, emotional, and mental abilities.
Consider allowing yourself to enjoy things that may not immediately satisfy your physical demands to reduce guilt.
Acceptance affects food too. Even during personal growth, self-acceptance can change behaviours. Adopting some behaviours gradually will help you achieve your ideal lifestyle, such as minimising consumption. Spiritual acceptance can be hard to grasp intellectually. One often realises its truth via personal experience.
When I want to eat or drink something that's not necessary for my body, I try to figure out why. What doesn't satisfy a physical need may satisfy a psychological need. Often, it gives them personal satisfaction. According to my understanding, I cannot find another way to reward myself. I believe I will find easier ways to satisfy myself in the future.
Consider that you can make decisions autonomously. Individuals should take responsibility for their decisions and their results. You can love yourself more by accepting your humanity, including your strengths and weaknesses. It's crucial to remember that everyone has a purpose, including the ability to love and accept others' skills and shortcomings.
You'll learn to accept others by accepting yourself. This might make life on Earth more fulfilling.