Most of my life [was] spent fearing holidays, Jamil wrote in a recent Instagram post.
Fearing indulgent holiday food.
Fearing what to wear.
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Feeling this BONKERS pressure to come back looking tanned and thinner.
Just control and discipline and denial and fear.
These intrusive thoughts lasted for decades, causing her to delete photos and memories because her arm looked squished.
And she would skip delicious pizza and eat fruit to not feel guilty throughout her time away from home.
She shared she would no longer limit herself and fully enjoy all of her favorite foods without regret.
My dress burst at the end of my European trip.
And finally I found it to be a sign of privilege and pride,The Good Placestar says.
I had done my holiday right.
Heres what has changed for the mental health advocate.
I documented all of the moments and didn’t dare delete a picture, she shares.
AtEatingWell, we fully agree with Jamil.
Vacationing should be a time of relaxing, eating the foods you love and trying new cuisine.
This is not a post demonizing fruit, veg and exercise on holiday, Jamil emphasizes.
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