joshpitzalis:
If I go too hungry then I’m in a shitty mood, I can’t focus very well and if I keep it up I’m likely to just snap, and gorge on junk food. It’s happened like twice so far, ok maybe thrice. On the other hand, if I’m satiated and full then life is good but I’m not making any progress.
This kind of thing really worries me and doesn’t seem healthy - I know my opinion on these matters is unpopular on this forum, but just check this article out:
Really good article on unhealthy dieting:
Some important points:
when I hear things like “cookie = bad” and see subsequent shame or guilt associated with eating it, I get concerned. Even though many people think dietitians are the “food police,” I’m way less interested in policing what people eat and much more interested in helping people gain a broader understanding of what constitutes healthy eating. In fact, at least half of what I do as a dietitian is help folks cultivate a healthier re…