In the Beginning, Food Was Our Friend…
Eating was meant to be one of life’s sublime simple pleasures. But then Eve took a bite of an apple (so much for the low-calorie, low-fat, high-fibre approach), and ever since, women have been at war with food. From fad diets to calorie counting, food somehow became the enemy. But should it be?
By design, human bodies were meant to be lean, strong, energetic, and full of vitality. In an ideal environment—one with natural movement, nourishing foods, and minimal stress—our bodies thrive. We are built for aerobic fitness, lean muscle, a strong immune system, a sharp and optimistic mind, and overall well-being. But modern lifestyles, restrictive diets, and unrealistic beauty standards have made us disconnect from this natural state.

Friend or Foe.
Food is not a villain lurking in your fridge, waiting to sabotage your dreams of fitting into last year’s jeans. It’s fuel. Our bodies need it to function, move, and thrive. When we deny ourselves food—whether through dieting, illness, or extreme restriction—our bodies panic. The result? We end up storing more fat, slowing our metabolism, and craving everything in sight
Starve, Binge, Repeat: The Dieting Trap
Anyone who has been on more than one diet knows this painful truth: the more you starve yourself, the more weight you eventually gain. It’s like your body has trust issues—every time you deprive it, it clings to every calorie for dear life, just in case another famine (a.k.a. crash diet) is around the corner.
Listen to Your Body—It’s Smarter Than You Think
What if we stopped overcomplicating things and just tuned in to our bodies? Eat when you’re hungry. Drink when you’re thirsty. Sleep when you’re tired. Move your body in ways that feel good. Nourish your soul with prayer, meditation, or whatever fills your cup. When we stop fighting our biology and start working with it, weight finds its natural balance.

The Ideal Weight vs. Your Ideal Weight
Forget magazine covers and social media filters—there’s no universal “ideal weight.” The number on the scale is not a one-size-fits-all formula, and chasing an arbitrary standard often leads to frustration and unhealthy habits.
Instead, your ideal weight is unique to you. It’s influenced by your body type, genetics, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Some people naturally carry more muscle, while others have a leaner frame. Some thrive at a lower weight, while others feel their best with a bit more cushioning.
Instead of fighting food, what if we focused on fueling our bodies with what they truly need—movement, nourishment, and balance?
The goal isn’t thinness—it’s wholeness.
Rather than obsessing over a number, focus on how you feel:
✅ Do you have enough energy to get through your day?
✅ Are you strong enough to do the activities you love?
✅ Is your body functioning optimally—without extreme dieting, exhaustion, or stress?
Your best weight isn’t about looking like someone else; it’s about feeling strong, energetic, and comfortable in your own skin. When you prioritize health over perfection, you naturally find a weight that supports your body, mind, and spirit.
Everyone has a weight that’s ideal for them as opposed to an ideal weight. Respect your body and respond to hunger with nutritious foods that appeal to all your senses. Self love is the only weight-loss aid you will ever truly need, because it’s the only one that works.
Feel Fitness.
The Only Weight-Loss Aid That Actually Works
It’s not keto, intermittent fasting, surgery or some magic fat-burning tea. It’s self-love. When you respect and care for your body, you naturally make choices that support your well-being. You eat to nourish, not punish. You exercise to feel good, not to atone for eating a slice of cake. And most importantly, you stop seeing weight loss as a battle and start seeing it as part of a bigger journey toward health and happiness.
So, let’s call a truce with food. Eat well, move often, and love yourself fiercely. That’s the real secret to lasting health.