Breaking Diet Mentality Thought Patterns and Behaviours
If you’ve ever said to yourself, “I know what to do, I just can’t do it,” when trying to improve your relationship with food or break free from restrictive eating habits, you’re not alone. At Epoch Health, we understand how challenging it can be to shift away from diet mentality and develop a healthier, more intuitive approach to eating. Our clinical nutritionist, Kathryn Khiroya, is here to support you through this journey.
Why Breaking Diet Mentality Thought Patterns and Behaviours is So Hard
Think of diet mentality as a well-worn trail through the woods. It’s been walked on consistently for years—maybe even decades—so the path is smooth, familiar, and easy to follow. The thoughts and behaviours associated with dieting, restriction, and negative body image become automatic, making them difficult to change.
When you begin working towards a healthier mindset, it’s like forging a new path through the woods—one filled with obstacles like branches, roots, and uncertainty. It’s uncomfortable and unfamiliar at first, but with time and persistence, this new path becomes easier to navigate while the old one fades away.
Understanding the Barriers to Change
Many factors can make it difficult to break free from diet culture, including:
Lack of Resources or Skills – You may need guidance on how to nourish your body properly without restrictive rules.
Nervous System Dysregulation – Stress and anxiety can push your brain into a fight-or-flight mode, making it even harder to change your habits.
Conflicting Internal Messages – Your intuition may be telling you one thing, while ingrained beliefs about dieting tell you another.
None of these reasons mean you’re failing—they simply highlight why changing deeply ingrained habits requires support and patience.
How Nutrition Support Can Help
At Epoch Health, Kathryn Khiroya offers evidence-based nutritional guidance to help you shift away from diet mentality and build sustainable, healthy eating habits. Through personalised consultations, she helps clients:
Develop a more intuitive approach to eating
Break free from restrictive dieting patterns
Improve body image and confidence
Manage stress and emotional eating
This process takes time, but with the right support, you can create new, healthier pathways. Over time, making nourishing choices will feel just as natural as the old diet-driven habits once did.
Ready to Break Free from Diet Mentality?
If you’re feeling stuck and need guidance, Kathryn is here to help. Whether you’re working through emotional eating, body image struggles, or the cycle of restriction and bingeing, she can provide the tools and support you need. Book an appointment at Epoch Health to start forging your new path today!
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—we’re here to walk beside you every step of the way.