Not all diets are created equal, and most come with more baggage than benefits. While they promise quick results, the truth is, many diets quietly sabotage your health, mindset, and relationship with food. Here’s how to spot the red flags—and ditch diets for good.
1. You’re Obsessed with Food 24/7
The Problem: Constant calorie counting, meal planning, or obsessing over “good” and “bad” foods is a sign your diet has hijacked your thoughts.
Why It’s Harmful: Food should nourish you, not take up all your mental space.
What to Do Instead: Embrace intuitive eating—listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues.
2. Your Energy Levels Are in the Toilet
The Problem: Cutting carbs, skipping meals, or restricting calories leaves you running on fumes.
Why It’s Harmful: Your body needs fuel to function. Starving it of essential nutrients drains your energy and messes with your metabolism.
What to Do Instead: Eat balanced meals with carbs, protein, and fats to power through your day.
3. You’re Moody and Irritable
The Problem: Low-calorie diets and extreme restrictions mess with your hormones, leaving you hangry (hungry + angry) and snapping at loved ones.
Why It’s Harmful: Your mental health suffers when your diet becomes a source of stress.
What to Do Instead: Prioritise foods that stabilise your blood sugar—think whole grains, healthy fats, and lean protein.
4. You’re Gaining the Weight Back
The Problem: Most diets are unsustainable, leading to the dreaded yo-yo effect.
Why It’s Harmful: Rapid weight cycling is hard on your body and your confidence.
What to Do Instead: Focus on lifestyle changes, not quick fixes. Consistency beats extremes every time.
5. You’re Losing Your Love for Food
The Problem: When every bite feels like a guilt trip, it’s time to rethink your approach.
Why It’s Harmful: Food is one of life’s greatest joys. A toxic diet mindset steals that from you.
What to Do Instead: Rediscover the joy of eating—without rules or guilt. Treat food as fuel, medicine, and pleasure.
Conclusion: It’s Time to Break Free
Diets don’t solve problems—they create them. If you’re tired of diets running your life and ready to take back control, you’re not alone.
Want a guide to help you smash the lies and embrace food freedom? Grab your copy of Smash the Goddamned Scale and learn how to eat the way you were born to—without diets, guilt, or obsession.
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