We all have stories. Stories about our body, what we eat, the lack of willpower we have, all down to things like ‘how I’ll never look like my thin sister-in-law’ or ‘I’ll never get promoted.’ Fun fact: These stories are complete BS. 

In this episode, we are talking all about the stories you tell yourself, and the things you say, that make your binge eating and overeating worse. They keep you stuck in the cycle where you *swear* you’re going to really get your act together, then go into ‘F it’ eating mode a few hours later.

If you feel like you’re constantly spinning in circles, you’re not going to wanna miss this.

1. “My Diet Worked… Until It Didn’t”

Ah, the classic line: “Keto worked for me once!” Oh, did it? Because if you lost 30 pounds and then gained back 60, sorry to break it to you, but it didn’t work. Losing weight only to gain it back (and then some) is the diet world’s ultimate trickery.

What does actually work? Consistent habits, treating your body kindly, eating what makes you feel good (hello, moderation!), and moving your body because you love it, not because you hate it. Real success isn’t a temporary number on the scale—it’s a lifestyle you can maintain, whether you’re on vacation, stressed out at work, or, like me, hiding in your closet to record a podcast.

2. “I’ll Start Again Tomorrow”

Let’s talk about this go-to phrase: “I’ll start over tomorrow.” Spoiler: If starting over tomorrow worked, you’d only have to say it once. But how many times have you hit the reset button? Weekly? Daily? Every Monday for the past five years?

Here’s the problem. When we say, “I’ll start tomorrow,” we give ourselves permission to eat everything in sight before that magical new day begins. It’s like one last hurrah with the pantry. But in reality, it’s just a recipe for staying stuck in that all-or-nothing cycle.

The next time you catch yourself saying this, pause. Think about how many “tomorrows” you’ve promised yourself. It’s time to break that loop!

3. “If I Bully Myself Enough, I’ll Finally Get Healthy”

Oh, the bullying tactic. We’ve all been there, standing in front of the mirror, poking and prodding at our bodies, thinking, “If I hate myself enough, I’ll finally stick to a diet!” Spoiler: If bullying yourself into health worked, it would’ve worked by now. Pinching your belly and calling yourself names isn’t going to magically make you feel good about your body—it’s just going to send you straight to that box of Girl Scout cookies for some emotional comfort.

Think about it: If your best friend came to you feeling terrible about herself, would you say the awful things you say to yourself? Of course not! You’d lift her up, encourage her, and tell her to be kind to herself. So, why not treat yourself with the same love and compassion?

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Here’s the Big Takeaway:

Stop letting these old stories run the show. The key to true food freedom is catching these unhelpful thoughts and rewriting the narrative. It’s about shifting from punishing yourself to caring for yourself.

If you’re tired of the diet rollercoaster and ready to stop repeating these stories, check out Episode 30: How Your Brain Runs the Show with Megan Blacksmith, where we dive even deeper into the mindset behind it all.