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Embracing Balance

KISS DIETING GOODBYE

Article by Emily Mobley

Photography by Amanda Donaho

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In our quest for health and well-being, many of us have fallen into the trap of diets. The allure of strict rules promises a sense of safety and control over our eating habits. However, these rigid guidelines often lead to feelings of failure and frustration when we struggle to adhere to them perfectly. It's time to challenge the notion that dieting is the only way to achieve our goals. Today, I invite you to explore a different approach, one that embraces balance and personalization, allowing you to discover what truly works for you.


Finding Your Middle Ground

Imagine a world without the suffocating confines of black-and-white dieting rules. Instead, envision a place where you can live within a happy medium that supports your well-being. Let go of the fear that straying from strict guidelines automatically means failure. It's time to give yourself permission to explore a more flexible and sustainable approach.

A Client's Eye-Opening Experience

Recently, one of my clients reached out to me with a dilemma. She had noticed that I had consumed a "Tuna Creation" packet with multiple filler ingredients instead of opting for the seemingly healthier organic canned tuna. Feeling torn between convenience and nutrition, she believed she had to choose one over the other.

In response, I asked her a simple question: "What makes you feel you can't do both?" This simple inquiry challenged the restrictive mindset she had unknowingly adopted. By reframing her options, we discovered a middle ground that allowed her to enjoy the convenience of Tuna Creations when time was limited, while also incorporating the organic canned tuna when she had the opportunity to prepare a more wholesome meal. She realized that she didn't have to sacrifice one for the other.

Leaving Behind the Diet Rules

Today, I want to grant you the same permission to abandon the myriad diet rules that have cluttered your mind. It's time to shift your focus away from strict guidelines that offer little more than temporary results. Instead, let's redirect our attention towards sustainable practices that genuinely yield positive outcomes and make you feel your best.

Embracing Results and Well-being

The key lies in identifying what truly works for you as an individual. We are all unique, and our bodies have different needs. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, it's essential to tune in to your own signals and preferences. Experiment with various eating patterns, ingredients, and preparation methods. Pay attention to how different foods make you feel and adapt your choices accordingly. By doing so, you can establish a personalized approach to nutrition that supports your well-being in the long run.

Free Guide: Kiss Dieting Goodbye

If you're ready to liberate yourself from the shackles of dieting, I have a special resource for you. I invite you to click HERE to download my free guide: "4 Ways to Kiss Dieting Goodbye." In this guide, you'll discover practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you break free from diet rules and create a sustainable approach to healthy living.


It's time to rewrite the narrative around diets and embrace a more balanced and individualized approach to nutrition. By acknowledging that strict rules often lead to feelings of failure, we can release ourselves from the burdensome cycle of dieting. Instead, let's focus on practices that genuinely support our well-being and make us feel our best. Remember, you have the power to find your own middle ground—one that allows you to live a fulfilling life while nourishing your body. It's time to say goodbye to dieting and welcome a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

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