I’ve been trying to put my own weight loss in terms that are more digestible to how the many people now see intentional weight loss/caloric restriction, especially in non-obese individuals and I think I’ve finally found an analogy that works pretty well: saving and being smart with money/managing a budget!
If you consistently put a bit of money away and don’t spend on frivolous, unnecessary things, you’ll have the ability to buy nicer things from time to time and achieve a big long term goal, like buying a house or going on an amazing holiday! On the flip side, if you save every penny you get and don’t take care of bills or invest in health insurance or food, that’s not good for you either. Being reasonable about how you spend and having some self-control and perspective is key!
I also find it so bizarre how the role of food as comfort/reward has become so normalised (especially low quality junk food). Had a bad day? Eat a chocolate bar! See a cake that looks kinda good at the supermarket? Why not! Spend $20 here and there on some fast-fashion items that you like but don’t love? You deserve it!
This consumerist mindset and quick-fix dopamine hunting is honestly so damaging, not only for weight loss, but also living a healthy, fulfilled life. I’m really not a fan of the narrative saying that you should just “eat whatever you want” and that mindful eating/restrictive eating is damaging, when really, self control is a great, beautiful thing that we should be proud of.
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