Why Dieting Can Feel “Comfortable” (Even When It’s Hurting You)

Beautiful Peach, sometimes dieting feels safer than healing.

You know it’s not working. You know you’re stuck in a fat loss plateau.

And you know deep down that your metabolism is slowing down. But the thought of reverse dieting?

Cue the spiral: “What if I gain weight?” “What if I lose all my progress?” “What if I feel even worse?”

But here’s the truth no one talks about:

👉 Dieting becomes “comfortable” because it’s familiar—not because it’s good for you.

That quote from 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think?

“There’s no such thing as real comfort; there’s only the idea of what’s safe.”

👏 BOOM. That hit me hard.

If you’ve tried every diet under the sun and still feel uncomfortable in your body, you’re not broken. You’re just stuck in a cycle that doesn’t actually serve you — and that’s what we’re healing here.

The Hard Truth About Body Image Work (And Why You’re Not Alone)

Body image isn’t about the number on the scale. It’s about how you treat yourself when the number isn’t what you want it to be.

The “bad body image days” aren’t signs of failure — they’re part of the healing process.

💛 Confidence is built when you show up anyway — even when you feel bloated, puffy, or frustrated.

💛 It’s choosing to reverse diet to heal your metabolism even if it’s uncomfortable right now — because your future self will thank you.

💛 It’s about reminding yourself that no one loves you because of your pant size.

You don’t love your best friend because she’s skinny.

You don’t love your daughter because she’s lean.

So why hold yourself to that standard?

Let’s Zoom Out — What Do You Actually Want?

Think about your WHY.

Is it really about weighing a certain number?

Or is it about feeling:

• Confident in your skin
  
• Energized throughout the day
  
• Free from the guilt that comes with “eating off plan”
  
• Like yourself again?
  

Because healing your metabolism is what gets you there.

And yep,  that starts with a reverse diet.

Want to figure out where your metabolism currently sits so you can start reversing the right way? Grab my free Heal Your Metabolism Starter Kit here.

What Helps When You’re Feeling Low

When those “ugh I feel gross” moments hit, try this:

• Call out the mean self-talk. Would you say that to your BFF?
  
• Remind yourself of the facts: you’re fueling your body. You’re not going back to 1,200 calories.
  
• Take action that aligns with your goals: walk, journal, eat a macro-friendly meal, or check in with your coach.
  
• Look at past progress: photos, messages, wins you’ve had before. Evidence that you are changing.
  

If you’re in our BPM coaching program, try typing your message and waiting 5 minutes before sending. See what shifts when you come back to it. This is how you learn to self-regulate, and it’s so empowering.

You’re Allowed to Want Body Change — But Let’s Do It Differently

Yes, you can want fat loss. You can want to feel better in your skin.

But chasing it through under-eating, over-exercising, and constant self-judgment is what got you stuck in the first place.

Instead? Let’s heal your metabolism, increase your food intake strategically, and track macros in a way that actually supports fat loss without triggering the restrict-binge cycle.

Or if you’re in a plateau and ready to lose fat sustainably, this podcast explains the science of reverse dieting:

👉 What Is a Reverse Diet and How Does It Work?

👉 Should You Reverse Diet If You Have 10+ Pounds to Lose?

Final Reminder from Your Fav Macro Nerd

You’re not broken. You’re not alone.

You’re just in a season of healing.

And healing requires uncomfortable decisions that your future self will absolutely thank you for.

If you’re scared to reverse diet but know it’s time, you’re exactly who I created my coaching for.

This is about long-term freedom, not short-term fixes.

✨ You deserve to love your body AND take care of it.

✨ You are worthy at every size.

✨ You are allowed to grow and rest — not just shrink.

Let’s rebuild together. 💛

Click here to listen to this week’s episode How to Heal Your Relationship With Your Body Image!