Popsugar Health & Fitness Antidiet Why You Shouldn't Worry About Eating or Weight Gain Memes If You're Emotionally Eating, Overeating, or Have Increased Cravings, These Memes Can Relate 24 March 2020 by Jenny Sugar View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brenna O’Malley, RD (@thewellful) on Mar 19, 2020 at 6:44am PDT While scrolling through Instagram for some creative home workout inspiration and delicious comfort food recipes to whip up, I came across a very insensitive post joking about gaining the "Quarantine 15." I stopped scrolling instantly and felt physically ill. For the love of brownies, chips, and all things pasta, worrying about gaining weight is not what you should be worrying about right now! Of course, I instantly felt better when I scrolled past that crappy post and saw posts like these telling me whatever my food choices were, whatever eating habits I was having, they were normal and expected. Related: These Embroidered Anti-Diet Messages on Instagram Are Bold and Necessary If you're finding yourself eating all day, eating more than you normally eat, eating foods you normally don't reach for, not moving as much, and stress eating, these Instagram memes — many from intuitive eating an antidiet registered dietitians — will make you feel a million times more at ease. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Intuitive Eating Counsellor (@conquerwithcourt) on Mar 23, 2020 at 7:48am PDT "My hope for you this week is that you remember these eight things as you continue on with your days, likely spending a lot more time at home than you're used to." 1 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Body Positive Babes (@babes4bodypos) on Mar 20, 2020 at 7:03am PDT "Please for the love of everything just don't! Weight gain is normal it is not a punchline!" 2 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Amy Porto (@dr.amyporto) on Mar 21, 2020 at 9:44am PDT "You may be eating differently while social distancing and that's okay. Food is more than macros and points and grams of protein. Food is also way we show love." 3 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brenna O’Malley, RD (@thewellful) on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:32am PDT "Also a great time to throw it away." 4 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by L A R A C U R R Y (@laraslosingit) on Mar 21, 2020 at 2:54pm PDT "Eat how you want to eat, without guilt or shame, and exercise if you want to, but if not, don't feel guilty about that either! This is a great opportunity to really prioritise self-care (which doesn't involve pursuing weight loss!)." 5 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dietitians of Palm Valley (@breakdietrules) on Mar 23, 2020 at 8:05am PDT "Give yourself compassion - and know this is a normal human response to life." 6 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anti-Diet, Intuitive Eater🍔 (@jamielop_rd) on Mar 23, 2020 at 9:00am PDT "It is TOTALLY okayyy to be sitting on your couch with your favourite bag of whatever makes you feel good and comforted!" 7 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by UnDiet w/ Jenna & Lauren (@thebodylovesociety) on Mar 21, 2020 at 8:52am PDT "Breathe! Focus on doing your part and spreading safety throughout the world by staying in your homes! And be kind to yourself even when the food challenges feel hard. You are not alone!" 8 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN (@chr1styharrison) on Mar 17, 2020 at 8:40am PDT "Have compassion for yourself if you're going through some ups and downs with food right now. Above all, the priority is getting enough food and doing the best you can to take care of yourself with whatever means you have available. Don't worry if it's not perfectly 'balanced.'" 9 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food & Body Freedom Coach (@empowered.palate) on Mar 24, 2020 at 8:23am PDT "If there was ever a time to be understanding and compassionate with the changes of your body, it would be during a shelter-in-place global pandemic." 10 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 | 𝐋𝐌𝐅𝐓, 𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐒 (@celestesmiththerapy) on Mar 21, 2020 at 7:48am PDT "Allow your breath to naturally flow and repeat these words: may I be gentle with my body. May I be kind to it for all it needs right now. May I have gratitude for all the ways my body is wise. May I have forgiveness for all the ways I perceive that my body has failed me. May I have understanding that my body has always been one of the wisest parts of me. May I be kind to you body. I will be kind to you in all you bring me through." 11 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Monadnock Nutrition Services (@monadnocknutritionservices) on Mar 17, 2020 at 3:52am PDT "You eat what you damn well please, especially while we're all just doing the best we can." 12 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corinne Dobbas MS, RD (@dietitiancorinne) on Mar 22, 2020 at 4:52pm PDT "So, my friend, there's no shame in your carb game. Your body needs them. Enjoy." 13 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Joshua Wolrich MBBS MRCS (@drjoshuawolrich) on Mar 20, 2020 at 2:12pm PDT "Laughter is really important right now, but not when it comes at the expense of weight stigma and mental health." 14 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🍕Sarah Berneche, R.H.N, CIEC 🍭 (@sarahbnutrition) on Mar 18, 2020 at 12:47pm PDT "In a time of incredible insecurity, fear, overwhelm, sadness, anger, and frustration, it makes sense that our needs for nourishment and comfort ramp up. Regardless of what's up with your eating, try to offer yourself some self-compassion." 15 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claire Gasper (@dietfreeme) on Mar 22, 2020 at 11:59pm PDT "It's more important than ever to be kind to yourself, and look after your mental health by blocking out unhelpful thoughts around food and your body." 16 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN (@chr1styharrison) on Mar 20, 2020 at 11:27am PDT "Diet culture distracts us from the self-care and community care that we need to be focusing on right now." 17 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samara, Registered Dietitian (@ggnutritionco) on Mar 20, 2020 at 11:38am PDT "Do NOT stress over whether something is fresh, frozen, bagged, or canned right now. Just do the best you can." 18 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cassie Willnauer, LPC (@cassiewillnauerlpc) on Mar 24, 2020 at 10:12am PDT "Guess what?? It's okay to eat for comfort. It's okay to eat what sounds good. It's okay that the gym is closed and your daily movement looks different right now. Living in your body does not require you to constantly 'manage' your body. Treat her with love and she will be just fine. " 19 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Redefining Wellness (@redefining_wellness) on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:30am PDT "There is no right way to feel or deal with the crazy circumstances we are facing together, but if there is one thing we know: it's to keep diet culture the hell out of the COVID-19 crisis." 20 / 21 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brenna O’Malley, RD (@thewellful) on Mar 19, 2020 at 6:44am PDT "Every single thing you eat this week is guilt-free! Because guilt is not an ingredient. All foods are guilt-free and none are "bad" or "good". Food has different nutritional content, yes. We eat different foods for different reasons, yes. But when we label a food as "bad" or ourselves as "bad" for eating that food, we all lose." 21 / 21 AntidietIntuitive EatingHealthy Living