Let GO of Food Guilt!
Mar 19, 2025
by Roxane Marbes
How often do you feel guilty about what you eat?
You tell yourself you should be eating "better."
You feel bad for having dessert.
You second-guess every food choice, wondering if it’s "good" or "bad."
And when you do eat something you enjoy?
You carry the guilt with you.
-> “I was doing so well until I messed up this weekend.”
-> “I’ll start fresh Monday.”
-> “I shouldn’t be eating this, but…”
I hear this all the time from women who feel like they have to earn their food—as if enjoying a meal is something to be ashamed of.
But here’s the truth:
Food isn’t good or bad. It’s just food.
I used to struggle with this too.
I remember going out to eat with my family and ordering a salad when what I really wanted was the burger.
I’d sit there picking at my lettuce, feeling deprived, and then later, I’d find myself raiding the pantry for snacks.
I wasn’t listening to my body—I was following “food rules” that only left me feeling frustrated.
The moment I let go of that guilt and started eating in a way that worked for me, everything changed.
I learned that enjoying food isn’t the problem—it’s the stress, shame, and guilt around food that keeps us stuck.
1. Stop Labeling Foods as "Good" or "Bad"
Food is fuel, and all foods have a place in a balanced life.
Some foods nourish your body, others nourish your soul.
You don’t need to "earn" your meals, and you don’t have to feel guilty for eating something you enjoy.
Instead of thinking, "I shouldn’t have eaten that," try asking:
"Did I enjoy it?"
"Did it satisfy me?"
HERE IS THE BIG QUESTION -> "How did it make me feel?"
Mindful eating is about being aware, not being perfect.
2. Practice Eating Without Guilt
Instead of eating in a rush, standing at the counter, or mindlessly snacking, sit down, slow down, and actually taste your food.
Allow yourself to enjoy what you’re eating.
Pay attention to when you feel satisfied, not stuffed.
Trust that one meal doesn’t define your health—it’s what you do consistently that matters.
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