When we put foods in categories of good or bad, we link the bad to our self-worth when we eat certain food items. It's helpful to remember that food is neutral. There are no inherently good or bad foods. Quality and quantity matter most.

2. "I'll reward myself with food." or "I'll punish myself by withholding food."

Food doesn't always need to be a reward. We can feel good about regularly fueling ourselves and our life activity. If we're always viewing food as a reward, this implies that we are not deserving of food unless we do something.

We also don't want to punish ourselves by depriving ourselves of food. This often has the opposite effect. It's also just a mean thing to do ourselves.

3. “If I eat _______, I’ll feel better/happier/less stressed.”

Regular emotional eating can be a sign of an unhealthy relationship with food. It might indicate viewing food as our only pleasure, a lack of awareness, or even body hate/shame.

By identifying what triggers our emotional eating by using a food journal, or through tracking, we can take measures to avoid eating due to a stressful event.

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What you’ll get by becoming a Better Self Client:

- Guidance & Accountability

- Food Knowledge & Awareness

- Food Tracking Strategies

- Strategies For Eating

- Recipes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Snacks

- Fitness Plans & Workout Routines

- Resources & Helpful Links

- Support

- Mindset Training & Healthy Habit Training

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now. He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching. He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.

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