Buried Feeling
Deprived, guilty, ashamed, defeated, rebellious, out of control.
Buried Belief
- “I must punish myself back into control.”
- “If I restrict hard enough, I can fix myself.”
- “If I fail once, I failed completely.”
- “I am either perfect or out of control.”
- “I cannot trust balance.”
- “I must start over again.”
Hard-to-Go Place
Leaving the all-or-nothing cycle and practicing steady responsibility without punishment or rebellion. Yo-yo dieting may provide hope, punishment, control, rebellion, proof of effort, or a way to avoid balance, patience, consistency, and self-acceptance.
Next Step
Ask, "Where am I turning food into punishment, reward, rebellion, or proof of worth?"