Hey, I'm so glad you're here.
Before we dive into anything else β before we talk about food, or intuitive eating, or any of it β I want to start with something that might feel a little different than what you're used to.
The "I Am Not The Problem" Reflection π₯Ή
This isn't about fixing anything. It's about seeing something β maybe for the first time. Grab a journal, your notes app, or just sit with these questions quietly. There are no right answers. Just answer as honestly as you can.
β Step 1: Look back
Write down every diet, program, or wellness approach you've tried. Don't judge the list β just let it exist on paper. It might be longer than you expect. That's okay.
For each one, answer:
- What did you believe this one was going to do for you?
- What happened when it stopped working?
- What did you tell yourself about yourself when it ended?
β Step 2: Find the pattern
Now look at your list and ask yourself:
- Did I give up on all of these β or did all of these eventually stop working?
- What did I walk away believing about my body each time?
- How many times did I decide I was the problem?
β Step 3: Read this slowly
Every time a diet failed you, you looked inward for the reason. You decided you didn't have enough willpower. Enough discipline. Enough commitment. You made yourself the problem so the method could stay innocent. But here's what I want you to consider today β even if you don't believe it yet:
What if you were never the problem?
What if you were just handed tools that were never going to work long-term β and you blamed yourself every single time they broke?
β Step 4: Write your answer to this one question
- If the diets were always going to fail β what does that mean about you?
β Step 5: Share if you feel comfortable
Share your biggest insight from this assignment in the comments below.