Embracing Food Freedom: 20 Affirmations for Healing and Nourishment
Food Freedom Affirmations for Eating Disorder Recovery
If you're working on healing your relationship with food, affirmations can be a gentle tool to support that process.
Repeating supportive, kind thoughts can help you interrupt the harsh, critical ones that come up around food and body. Over time, these phrases can create a more compassionate, calm inner voice. And when you're recovering from disordered eating, that inner voice matters more than you might realise.
The affirmations below are designed to help you trust your body, let go of guilt, and feel more at ease with food and yourself
You can read through these, pick a few that resonate, or even write your own. Try saying one out loud in the morning, writing a few in a journal, or saving them as your phone background.
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Trusting Your Body & Its Cues
I trust my body's cues to guide me in finding balance and satisfaction with food.
I listen to my body's signals without judgment, responding with kindness and compassion.
I honour my body's hunger and fullness cues as valuable guidance for nourishment.
I honour my body's need for rest, knowing that food supports my energy and vitality.
My relationship with food is evolving positively each day, and supports my overall well-being.
Letting Go of Guilt, Shame & Comparison
I give myself permission to eat without labelling foods as 'good' or 'bad'.
I am eating food free from guilt.
I allow myself the grace to enjoy meals without shame.
My worth is not determined by what or how much I eat; I am worthy as I am.
I release the need to compare my food choices to others' and honour my individual preferences.
I release past judgments about food and embrace a compassionate approach towards eating.
I am worthy of experiencing pleasure and satisfaction from the food I eat, without guilt or shame.
Embracing Flexibility & Enjoyment
I embrace variety in my meals and discover joy in trying out new flavours.
I appreciate the nourishment food provides and acknowledge its role in my well-being.
Each meal is an opportunity to connect with my body and appreciate the joy of eating.
I am open to exploring food without rigid rules, allowing flexibility and enjoyment in eating.
I choose foods that make me feel energised and satisfied.
Growth, Gratitude & Progress
I am grateful for the journey of learning and growth in my relationship with food.
I celebrate my progress towards food freedom, understanding that it's a unique journey for me.
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