The Non-Negotiables That Changed My Health as a Busy Mom (Part 3): I Don't Deprive Myself
Why Deprivation Never Works Long-Term
Deprivation looks like discipline on the surface.
But it usually leads to:
Overthinking food
Losing control later
That’s not a willpower issue.
That’s what happens when your body feels overly restricted.
What Deprivation Actually Does
When you deprive yourself, your brain responds with urgency:
Thoughts about food increase
Cravings get louder
Binges feel inevitable
Guilt follows
This isn’t a lack of self-control.
It’s your body trying to protect you.
What I Do Instead
This is how I stay consistent:
I prioritize protein at every meal
I eat enough throughout the day
The Takeaway
I don’t deprive myself because deprivation always comes back louder.
Eat enough NOW so you don’t overeat later.
– Mailoha
