I know we have all gone through those diets where we get so motivated and think “this will be the diet that sticks” ... and then it doesn’t. Here’s why it may be time to give up those diets.

1. They Hurt Your Self-Confidence

Diets have always tied the way you look with your self-worth. That’s just not right. Diet culture can get us concerned with what people think about us and push us to chase “dream” bodies. You are all beautiful humans that are measured by so much more than a thigh gap or a round booty. Even today, thicker thighs and shapes are “IN” and everyone can celebrate their natural contours and curves.

Since the idea of what people “should” look like is ever-changing, it is not healthy that we end up chasing these trends. Rather than having this unhealthy view of ourselves that can come from society and diets, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were taught to love our bodies and feel good about who we are?...