A diet mentality and athletic performance
Trimarni
You don’t have to be a “dieter” to be caught up in diet culture and, as a result, struggle with a diet mentality.
A diet mentality refers to the thoughts and beliefs that come from past dieting experiences, or current ideologies reinforced by diet culture.
Diet culture is a system of beliefs that worships thinness, equates health to weight and demonizes certain foods while glorifying others.
Because thoughts and beliefs influence behaviors, a diet mentality can significantly impact athletes by promoting a harmful focus on body image and weight control, often leading to restrictive eating habits that can detrimentally affect athletic performance and health.
It's time to check in with your thoughts.
Is your diet mentality negatively impacting your health and performance?
