Apr 22, 2025
Let’s talk about the hardest part of quitting dieting, the part no one prepares you for: Grief.
You’re not just giving up food rules…you're letting go of a lifetime of chasing thinness, control, and the hope that “someday” your body would finally be enough.
In this episode, I’m naming the grief that often comes with intuitive eating, and helping you understand why it shows up, what it really means, and how to move through it gently.
When you let go of dieting, you’re not just giving up food rules - you’re grieving the version of yourself you thought you'd become if you could just lose the weight.
If you're feeling lost, sad, or even questioning everything right now…you’re not alone. And you're not going backwards. You're healing.
Hit play and let’s talk about it!
Episode Highlights
-How the 5 stages of grief show up when you quit dieting (and what to look for to figure out which one you’re in)
-What you’re ACTUALLY grieving when you give up on dieting (Hint: It’s not the diet or control itself.)
-What’s waiting for you on the other side of grieving
Today’s Wellness Woo is Blue glasses for weight loss
Resources Mentioned
- Listen to Ep #119: Grieving the Things You've Lost to Diet Culture With Erin Kinzel
- Grab My FREE Daily 3 Body Kindness Journal Pages
Read the full episode show notes here.
Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey
- Intuitive eating education on the blog
- Work with Katy
- Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster
Connect with Katy Harvey
Website: KatyHarvey.net
Instagram: @katyharvey.rd
Facebook: KatyHarveyRD
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