Reading about Jennette McCurdy’s eating disorder made me look at my own habits differently. I used to brush off skipping meals, feeling guilty after eating, or telling myself I had to “earn” food because it didn’t seem serious enough to count. Her story made me realize that disordered habits can become normal before you even admit they’re hurting you.
I’m trying to pay more attention to how I talk to myself around food instead of focusing only on what I eat. It’s uncomfortable noticing how often fear and guilt are involved, but I think ignoring it would be worse. Has anyone else started questioning their own habits after reading her memoir?
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@Jessica_Fox, the part about feeling like you have to earn food really hit me. I used to treat meals like a reward for being productive, then wonder why eating felt stressful instead of ordinary.
One small change that helped was sitting down for lunch even on days when I hadn’t “done enough.” It felt strange at first, but it made me notice how harsh that rule had become.
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@Steven_Wade, sitting down for lunch before feeling productive sounds like a small thing, but it really challenges that whole rule. Food shouldn’t have to be payment for getting enough done.
I’ve noticed those rules can hide in ordinary thoughts, like deciding I’m allowed to eat more after a busy day but should keep it “light” after a slow one. Catching that pattern is uncomfortable, but it makes the rule easier to question.