Sick of Diet Culture but Still Want to Lose Weight? Read This.
What if I told you I eat pancakes, spaghetti, and ice cream regularly… and still lose weight?
Sounds fake, right?
That’s probably why a video I posted showing exactly that got so much attention. I shared a glimpse of what I eat while working toward my goals — things like protein pancakes, spaghetti and meatballs, and even ice cream.
It was meant to be lighthearted — a little funny, a little real — but I was 100% serious.
Because I do eat those things. And I’m still getting results.
It’s not that I’m eating junk all day. Instead, I’ve found a way to enjoy the things I love while still nourishing my body.
For me, that looks like:
High-protein and lower-calorie swaps
More whole foods
Smarter portions
Not starving. Not restricting. Not obsessing.
But what shocked me wasn’t just the views. It was the comments.
The Sad Truth About Diet Culture
Sure, there were a few trolls (read: mostly men) making rude remarks about my body or accusing me of “hiding my stomach.” 🙄
But the ones that really stuck with me were the women.
Women talking about how they only eat once a day just so they can “earn” the food they actually enjoy.
Women proud of staying hungry all day so they can have a slice of pizza at night.
Women who believe that satisfaction has to come after suffering.
Like this comment right here:
“The feeling of eating something gooey and warm when your stomach’s been growling for hours is the most satisfying thing ever 😊”
That comment had likes on it too — meaning other women agreed. And that broke me a little. Because it shows how normalized suffering has become in the name of weight loss.
Because I’ve been there too. The clean eating. The 1200-calorie plans. The idea that loving food makes you weak. That being full means you’ve failed.
But, here’s what I’ve learned the hard way:
➡️ Skipping meals doesn’t heal your relationship with food.
➡️ Labeling food as “good” or “bad” only fuels guilt.
➡️ Cutting out everything you love makes you hate the process.
Even when I was “doing everything right,” I was exhausted, I wasn’t happy, and best believe whenever Thanksgiving or Christmas rolled around, I regained lots of weight because I was depriving myself all year.
What If You Didn’t Have to Choose?
The truth is:
You don’t have to choose between enjoying your food and reaching your goals.
You can be intentional without being obsessive.
You can build a body you love — without hating how you get there.
And yes, you can eat ice cream and still make progress.
What changed things for me wasn’t some crash diet or cleanse.
It was learning how to nourish my body, not punish it.
And learning to move in ways that felt joyful, not draining.
You don’t have to live on chicken and broccoli or cut out everything you love to feel strong, confident, and in control of your body.
You just need a better plan.
One that:
✔️ Supports your body with real fuel
✔️ Leaves space for joy, satisfaction, and culture
✔️ Works with your actual life (not some fantasy version of it)
How I Rebuilt My Relationship With Food and Fitness
I stopped chasing perfection and started focusing on consistency.
I trained my body to get stronger, not smaller.
I danced — not just to burn calories, but to feel alive.
And I found my own way of eating that included the flavors I loved, without the guilt.
This became the heart of my Thick Like Dumplin Method — a blend of:
✔️ Real food (no cutting out your favorites)
✔️ Strength training (not hours on the treadmill)
✔️ Dancehall-inspired fitness (because joy is part of the work)
Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you’ve been stuck in that place between hating diet culture and still wanting change…
I created something just for you.
The Dance Body Starter Kit is a feel-good starting point to help you move with joy and reconnect with your body — without all the pressure.
✨ It includes:
A 10-minute Dancehall warm-up to get you moving
A sneak peek of my Thick Like Dumplin Weight Loss & Fitness Guide
A beginner-friendly roadmap to help you get started
Tips to stay consistent and actually enjoy the process
Final Words
You don’t have to starve to feel sexy.
You don’t have to suffer to see results.
You don’t have to follow rules that don’t make sense for your life.
You just have to start listening to your body — and honoring it like it deserves.
Because food is not your enemy.
And movement is not your punishment.
They can both be your freedom.
