Hey there. Let’s talk about brainwashing. Not in some wild conspiracy theory way, but in a very real, everyday way that most of us have been influenced by without even realizing it. I’m talking about food industry and diet culture brainwashing. You’ve felt it. I’ve felt it. And I’ll be honest, I’m trying to brainwash you too… just in a different direction.
I want you to believe that if you follow any eating and exercise plan you enjoy, do your best consistently, and develop patience, you will get the results you’re looking for. That’s the truth I want drilled into your head because it’s the only thing that actually works.
Now let’s get into how diet culture brainwashes us. Most of the popular programs out there have one thing in common. They’re marketed to make you feel like they are the solution. They build communities. They use branding. And now, they’re pushed even more through social media influencers. That doesn’t mean the plans don’t work. Some of them absolutely do. But what you’re often sold is the idea that their way is the only way. It’s not.
Every diet has a story. Every plan is “science backed.” Every method is “optimal.” But if you pay attention, they all come down to one thing… consistency. Whether it’s keto, Weight Watchers, paleo, or flexible dieting, if you build habits you can stick with, you’ll succeed. The plans are tools. But your preferences are the foundation.
It’s easy to get caught up in the hype. I’ve done it too. And it can even be fun. You feel like you’re part of a movement. But if it’s not built around what you enjoy, you won’t stick with it. And that’s the problem. Diet culture convinces you to depend on a product or program forever.
I want the opposite for you. I want you to take ownership of your process. Build something based on what you enjoy. Then layer in whatever structure helps you stay on track. That way, you’re in control. Not the diet. Not the influencer. Not the program.
So yes, you’ve been brainwashed. But now you know. And knowing gives you the power to decide how you move forward.
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