The Reflection: Softening Control-Mindful Practices for Letting Go of Food Rules

There is a part of us that longs for certainty—especially in the places where life has felt chaotic, painful, or out of our hands. It makes sense that we might turn to food rules—counting, measuring, restricting—hoping to find safety in numbers or in carefully planned meals. In the face of fear or shame, rules can feel like anchors.

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