DOES PERMISSION TO EAT WHAT YOU WANT LEAD TO "BAD" CHOICES?
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In this YouTube video, Sarah, also known as the Binge Eating Therapist, addresses the criticism often directed at the idea of giving oneself permission to eat what they want in the intuitive eating framework. She explores the misconception that granting such permission equates to making bad decisions and neglecting one's health. Sarah emphasizes the importance of understanding that permission to eat is a mindset shift, not just a behavioral change.

She draws parallels between healing one's relationship with food and recovering from an injury, acknowledging that different individuals may have varying degrees of "injury" caused by societal, familial, and personal pressures related to food and body image.

Sarah explains how permission to eat can help eliminate the concept of "last supper eating" and the vicious cycle of promising to be "good" tomorrow after perceived failures today. She discusses the significance of habituating oneself to challenging or emotionally charged foods and how it can help shift the psychological and emotional responses to those foods.

The video highlights the need for trust and self-regulation, acknowledging that healing doesn't happen overnight but requires a shift in mindset over time. Sarah encourages viewers to consider whether they are approaching permission to eat as solely a behavioral change or a broader shift in their relationship with food.

She addresses the moralization of food decisions and suggests using every decision as a tool for learning and healing. Sarah concludes by emphasizing that for many, permission is just the first step in a more comprehensive healing journey and offers support through her communities and groups for those seeking assistance.

Overall, the video underscores the importance of shifting one's mindset around food and self-trust while dispelling the misconception that permission equates to making "bad" decisions. It promotes a more compassionate and flexible approach to eating and healing from disordered eating habits.

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