But what we need to remember is, its ok to eat food which is less healthy as well. When we focus so much on the healthy. It can become a sort of an obsession, and we forget to treat ourselves. We deprive ourselves.
When you are recovering from anorexia, you might find it easier to just eat healthy foods But you know what, in my opinion i dont think that is a good thing. I think that that is just a way for you to not eat certain foods. It is a way of compensating. Personally, i think that if you are recovering from your ED, you should focus on being able to eat all food groups. Eat all sorts of different foods. Try new foods and Overcome your fear foods. That is very important. You need to learn to not be scared of food. And you wont overcome your fears, or learn to have a normal relationship with food if you're putting yourself into a square box - i.e only eating certain healthy foods.
Focus on trying new foods. And write down a list of your fear foods, and try to overcome them. This is a very important step towards recovery, being able to face your fears.
This whole thing with clean eating - which yes, i am a part of. And no, im not being hypocrtical and telling you that you shouldnt eat healthy, because you know what in my opinion i think healthy/clean eating is really good. For both the body and mind. Though the problem is, some people get so focused on only eat healthy food. That they start getting anxiety if they eat anything that isnt as clean, and dont treat themselves at all. And i think that is the problem.
Because you know what, its ok to eat chocolate. Its ok to eat ice cream. Its ok to eat pizza. Its ok to eat kebab. Its ok to eat loads of sweets and then eat crisps afterwards.
^^As long as its not everyday.
But you know what... if you want to eat sweets everyday, then thats fine to. If that is what you like, and that is what you enjoy and you feel good... then fine.
Remember, everyone is different so what suits one person might not suit the other.
But i just want to remind you all, its ok to treat yourself and eat some unhealthy food. You know what... i dont even want to call it unhealthy.... because the unhealthy part of it is if that is all you eat, and you eat it all the time. But you know what, as far as i know (correct me if im wrong) no one has died from eating some chocolate or pizza etc!! :)
So if you are craving something - then have it. Dont think about what others will think, or think about whether its healthy or not. Just eat what you enjoy!!
And you know what, personally i think that people who cant eat unhealthy foods, i think that they are sick. Or that they have some food problems anyway. Because i think you should eb able to eat everything. Like, if you get served normal pasta - then you eat it. And dont think anything about it. And like if you are at a friends house and they want pizza, then you eat it as well. I mean, you dont have to eat it all the time.... *Ok, i feel im losing my thought track!! haah*
Here is a photobomb of lots of yummy food - From Tumblr!










So tell me.... whats your faourite treat?? :) (Please share!)
Fruit salad and yoghurt
ReplyDeleteVeggie muffins! :)
Yumm!
DeleteI have learnt to love my family's favourite dessert, which contains quark, whipped cream, sugar and berries e.g. blueberries. Always ask for it when I visit them!
ReplyDeleteMy gosh!! I really need to test this!! I can just imagine how delicious it is! :) :)
DeleteCould you duo a weight redistribution post
ReplyDeleteYeh ill try to!! (Remind me if i dont do one in the nextw eek or so :)
DeleteWhat do you think about paleo/low carb ways of clean eating? It's meant to be really good for you but I'm not sure whether eating v little carbs is ok.
ReplyDeleteI dont think its good.. i dont think anything with diets or cutting down on certin foods is good. You shouldnt eliminate a food group, or restrict yourself. Nothing good will come out of that. Youwant to find a healthy balance... Carbs are a source of energy which everyone needs. And cutting down on crbs mean that you eat lots of protein and fat which infact isnt good for the body. Too much animal protein is bad for the kidneys/liver and too much fat isnt good for the heart... thats why you need a balance of all the food groups!
DeleteMy favourite treat must be brazil nuts (coverd with carob, dark chocholate or yogurt).or just different tastes of chocholates :) always have some after lunch or dinner! Also a good coffee drink - for example huge chai latte - instead just a normla coffee :) sushi is definitely a special treat, fish I`d have a budjet for have some more oftern
ReplyDeleteLOVE chocolate covered brazil nuts!!! :) and sushi = <3
DeleteAt the moment Granola,Granola,Granola!..on everything! Its amazing piled on top of yogurt (chocolate flavored custard types especially) and berries!
ReplyDeleteAnd not a treat but a nice lunch idea..Bavarian ham, cream cheese and pear sandwich!
Granola is best!!! :) I usually buy granola, but ive made my own before and its delicious as well ;)
DeletePear and cheese is a good combo, even if it sounds strange!!
My favorite treat as of this week is cocoa made with chocolate almond milk and protein powder, mashed yam with spices and a nut butter, or melon fruit salad. It varies day by day/week by week, though. ;]
ReplyDeleteIt's funny because treats for me are usually considered healthy foods. Yesterday I did make some pumpkin pancakes for a snack, and topped with almond butter and raspberries those tasted a lot like desert. :]
Yes healthy food can definitely taste like a treat. I mean chocolat eor pizza etc doesnt have to be your favourite type of treat. I mean sometimes my quark with nuts and granola is the best thing ever!!! And other times all i want is chocolate covered nuts... So it all depends as well :)
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