Transitioning from a diet mentality to a body positive lifestyle is not a light switch. It is a gradual untangling of decades of cultural conditioning. Here is a practical roadmap.
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When you feel an urge to restrict a food (e.g., "I can't eat bread"), deliberately eat that food. Place it on a plate. Smell it. Taste it slowly. Notice if you actually want a second slice or if restriction is what made it seem forbidden. This is exposure therapy for diet mentality.