Many of us discover that our relationship with food becomes complicated over time. We may find ourselves eating when we are not hungry or restricting food in a way that feels punishing. Some of us swing between extremes. Others feel trapped in a loop that feels both familiar and exhausting. When we step back, it can become clear that these patterns are not really about food at all. They often reflect the ways we have learned to handle emotion, pressure or uncertainty.
It is natural to feel frustrated with ourselves when we cannot simply â...
