Accepting Quote by Portia de Rossi
“And dieting, I discovered, was another form of disordered eating, just as anorexia and bulimia similarly disrupt the natural order of eating. "Ordered" eating is the practice of eating when you are hungry and ceasing to eat when your brain sends the signal that your stomach is full. ... All people who live their lives on a diet are suffering. If you can accept your natural body weight and not force it to beneath your body's natural, healthy weight, then you can live your life free of dieting, of restriction, of feeling guilty every time you eat a slice of your kid's birthday cake.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public discussion on diet culture, 2015
The quote argues that dieting is a pathological behavior similar to eating disorders, and that listening to natural hunger cues leads to healthier relationship with food.
In simple terms: Dieting is unhealthy; listen to your body's hunger signals.
Key Takeaway
Accept natural weight, stop dieting.
Themes
health
body image
self‑acceptance
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- personal health
- family meals
- weight management
- mental health
- nutrition counseling
Key Concepts
eating disorders
natural hunger
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you differentiate between healthy eating and restrictive dieting?
- What habits support listening to hunger cues?
A Different Perspective
May not address medical conditions requiring dietary changes.
