If you’ve ever felt judged for not dieting or eating intuitively, you’re not alone. In this post, we explore why that judgment shows up and how to respond without losing sight of your food freedom journey.

When you stop dieting and start healing your relationship with food, it can be hard when friends or family don’t understand. In this episode of Rebuilding Trust with Your Body, Katy shares practical tips on how to respond to food judgment, why others might react with concern, and how to stay grounded in your non-diet journey—even when those around you don’t get it.

Facing judgment from friends and family as you step away from dieting? You’re not alone. Discover how to stay grounded, respond with compassion, and protect your peace as you build a healthier relationship with food.

Today we’re holding space for something that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough—the grief of leaving dieting behind. We often hear about the joy, freedom, and peace of intuitive eating (and yes, all of that is real!). But what about the loss? The sense of identity, control, or community that dieting once gave us? This episode is about honoring those feelings, understanding where they come from, and learning how to move through them without slipping back into diet culture’s grip. If you’ve ever felt that quiet sadness, you’re not alone—and it’s not a sign you’re doing it wrong.

Quitting dieting is supposed to feel like freedom, but often, it feels like grief. Learn how to identify which stage of grief you’re in, what you’re truly grieving, and how to be kind to yourself in the journey.