Stop Black-And-White Thinking

Stop Black-And-White Thinking

Last week, I addressed how eating is not cheating – and how to stop the cheating mindset. 

Regarding food and our behaviors around it, we need to stop thinking in black and white. 

These words are often used concerning food:  

• Good or bad. 

• Right or wrong.

• All or nothing. 

• Cheating. 

• Slipping. 

• I can’t. 

• I shouldn’t. 

• Never. 

• Failure.

It is NOT ONE food, one meal, or even one day that turns our health for the better or, the worse. 

But the consistency of that food, meal, or day over and over. 

I hear this all the time: that food isn’t good for you. 

Not really. Just because you have a milkshake doesn’t mean anything other than having a milkshake. 

If this is something done occasionally? Big deal! 

The chronic habit of repeatedly eating certain types of food will increase our risk of disease or poor health.

There is nothing wrong with eating pizza, fries, or having a coffee and doughnut occasionally. 

It is no big deal. Every day? Another story. 

So, remove the black-and-white thinking – because one food or one instance of eating it is not likely to do immediate harm to your health unless you have an allergy or severe sensitivity. 

It is frustrating to see people who feel they need to change their eating due to guilt or fear. 

Create new habits to feel good – and feel great. 

And mostly choose foods that reduce the risk of long-term health issues. And don’t feel bad when it isn’t “perfect.” 

Truly ENJOY food. 

Let's chat if you are ready to change your mindset about food.