Psychologists have found that self-compassion leads to better health outcomes than self-criticism. When you shame yourself for eating a donut, you trigger the stress response (cortisol), which actually makes you crave more sugar. When you accept the donut, the guilt disappears, and you move on with your day.
Maya stared at her. “So what changed?”
Move away from food labels like "good" or "bad." A wellness lifestyle involves listening to your hunger cues and fueling your body with variety. This reduces the stress and cortisol spikes associated with restrictive dieting.
A wellness lifestyle encompasses a holistic approach to health, focusing on:
Psychologists have found that self-compassion leads to better health outcomes than self-criticism. When you shame yourself for eating a donut, you trigger the stress response (cortisol), which actually makes you crave more sugar. When you accept the donut, the guilt disappears, and you move on with your day.
Maya stared at her. “So what changed?”
Move away from food labels like "good" or "bad." A wellness lifestyle involves listening to your hunger cues and fueling your body with variety. This reduces the stress and cortisol spikes associated with restrictive dieting.
A wellness lifestyle encompasses a holistic approach to health, focusing on: