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Psychologists say that guilt can be a healthy emotion. Guilt is a sign of maturity - that we assume responsibility for our actions and decisions. But guilt can become unhealthy when the guilty feelings become so painfully intense that they are imperfect and unworthy of love and compassion. Andculpability is a big guilty.

"The guilt of food, a guilt too much alcohol, a guilt without exercise; I see a lot during these months of pandemic stress, and it can bevery destructive emotionally, "said Nutritionist Ilaana Muhlstein, M.S., R.D.N., author of bestselling graftYou can drop it off!, that you can now get as audibook.

The most common type of daily guilt? Well, it can feel bad for eating the cake of the carrotinstead of real carrots. One of the most sad things about the guilt of food, says Muhlstein, is that "it's a huge waste of time and can fly from the joy of living. You beating to eat unhealthy can actuallyBresser your weight loss effort. "

So, how can you fight it better? We asked Muhlstein for a five-step plan to overcome the guilt of food that will help prevent unhealthy obsessions around food and fitness.

You can feel that this undermines your motivation and your mood, so it is better to put things in perspective before these feelings take over.

"Fighting feelings of guilt before they become obsessing and uncontrollable spirals by putting them into perspective," says Muhlstein. Ask yourself: is to eat too much at a party or lack of workout something you will remember six months from now? Of course not. "Hover over it and go to your goals," she says.

Food is a large part of our social life and, as such, there are many temptation opportunities. If you exopy occasionally, be realistic and forgive. Recognize the first signs of guilt or shame, and "be kind and compassionate with yourself, then you give up what you really want," says Muhlstein. It does not mean that you are an imperfect person, but you are human. (And if you are looking for more help stay on track,Your ultimate survival guide and supermarket is here!)

"The food distracted you from dealing with your feelings," says Muhlstein. "Look, this year was not easy. Our feelings of stress are real and raw and need to be felt and need to be felt and share. Be kind and kind with yourself and search for someone One to whom talk when you need it. The sweet cookies do not go. To help you. Treat your feelings in a positive way and you go out stronger and more emotionally adaptable. "

Feelings of guilty can grow when the expectations you have defined are too high. Do you fight to not lose weight fast enough? This happens but what you can do instead is set realistic goals in the short term.

"I always said," I'm, just make two books at a time, "said Muhlstein." If I were 187, I was 185 as my goal. When I was 168, I thought about 166. You know, it's a big principle of my mentality program 2b because I sincerely lost my 100 pounds of two books at a time; That's what helped me get there. "

A lot of guilt comes from erroneous beliefs about yourself, your body and your food. Make a list of these inaccurate beliefs, such as "carbohydrates make you fat," I will never lose that weight, "I am not good for exercise. 'Now, be realistic and bust these myths you continue to tell you. They are not true.

"Point on habits, foods and behaviors that have led to weight gain and cause your energy," says Muhlstein. "Concentrate on things you can control and celebrate every piece of progress. Tell you that you are beautiful and strong today and every day, andYou will fall . "