“You lack discipline. That’s why you aren’t making progress.”
I’ve heard many people say this. And I’m here to flip the coin.
Because sometimes, what looks like “lack of discipline” is actually your nervous system doing its best to survive.
Clients who forget to eat, or eat everything in one go...
Who “can’t follow the plan” no matter how motivated they are...
Who feel guilt, frustration, shame…
Many of them aren’t lazy or uncommitted. They’re living with trauma, chronic stress, or emotional burnout — and it’s showing up in their relationship with food.
As a nutritionist, I’ve learned that real progress isn’t about perfect tracking or perfect eating.
Some days, eating a proper meal is the win.
Some days, it's remembering to breathe before biting.
If this resonates with you, whether you’re a client, coach, or therapist, I’d love to know:
Have you ever seen trauma or stress show up in eating patterns, in yourself or in your clients?
#PTSDAwarenessDay #MindfulEating #EmotionalEating #MoveBeyondScale #NutritionistThoughts #Nutritionist
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