Three nutrition lies I ditched and what to focus on instead
Have you ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or straight-up exhausted trying to “eat right? This was something I was really struggling with so I’m sharing how I chose to shift my thought process and replace it with healthier and more productive mindset.
The truth is, the wellness world is full of noise-endless diets, conflicting advice, and quick-fix promises that rarely lead to long-term results. Many women come to me frustrated, stuck in a cycle of restriction, burnout, and self-blame.
Let’s cut through the noise. Here are 3 of the biggest nutrition lies that kept me stuck-and what I focused on instead…. and it made a huge difference.
Lie #1: “Carbs are the enemy.”
If you’ve been told to ditch bread, fear fruit, or survive on cauliflower rice forever-let’s clear this up.
The Truth: Your body needs carbohydrates for energy, brain function, and hormone balance-especially as a woman. Complex carbs like sweet potatoes, quinoa, oats, and yes, even whole fruit, are nutrient-dense and satisfying. Cutting them out completely can lead to cravings, fatigue, and metabolic stress.
What to Focus on Instead:
• Choose whole-food carbs with fiber and nutrients.
•Pair them with protein or healthy fats to keep blood sugar stable.
•Listen to how your body feels-not fear-based rules.
Lie #2: “Eating less is the key to losing weight.”
Many women are unknowingly under-eating-and then wondering why their energy is gone, cravings are intense, or progress has stalled.
The Truth: Severely cutting calories can backfire. It slows your metabolism, disrupts hormones, and triggers survival mechanisms that make your body hold on to weight.
What to Focus on Instead:
•Nourish your body with enough food to fuel your life.
•Focus on nutrient density over calorie restriction.
•Give your body safety, not scarcity.
Lie #3: “You have to be perfect to see results.”
That “all or nothing” mindset? It’s sabotaging your progress more than any single food ever could.
The Truth: Health isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being consistent in the small things-especially when life isn’t perfect. One meal won’t make or break you, and your worth isn’t tied to your food choices.
What to Focus on Instead:
•Practice progress over perfection.
•Give yourself grace while staying grounded in your goals.
•Build habits you can actually live with.
The Bottom Line:
Your nutrition journey should feel empowering-not like punishment. Once I let go of outdated and unhelpful mindsets and replaced them with a more healthy approach, I found myself feeling so much happier and healthier.
