I didnt starve myself, butI was so strict.
What is ambition sizing?
While caloric intake is generally slashed, movement and exercise may also be dialed up.
Meanwhile, the goal clothes that hang in the closet motivate the person to stick with these unhealthy behaviors.
A postpartum person might feel uneasy about not fitting into their pre-pregnancy clothes, for example.
Whats more, dieting simply isnt sustainable.
founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and editor-in-chief of Heart Hackers Club, an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind love, lust, and desire
While youre reducing your caloric intake, you may also deal with increased thoughts about and anxiety around food.
I always like to say that a malnourished brain is an anxious brain, says Chan.
[When] youre really hungry, your body sees everything as a stressor, she notes.
I always like to say that a malnourished brain is an anxious brain, says Chan.
Ambition sizing for a special event comes with its own set of consequences.
But you dont need to personally practice ambition sizing to feel its effects.
Even if it didnt directly impact your diet, it may affect how you think about your body.
One simple first step?
Change your worldview, says Chan.
founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and editor-in-chief of Heart Hackers Club, an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind love, lust, and desire
However, the most impactful practices to nip ambition sizing in the bud involve some serious introspection.
Then, make strides to nix those practices from your routine.
Say you weigh yourself a couple of times a week.
Then, try them on without looking at the number on the tag or in the mirror.
Focusing your mind on how comfortable you feelnot the sizecan help minimize the pressure to be smaller.
Above all, show yourself compassion.
Recognize that youre not alone in facing these pressures, says Donley.
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