Powered by Mom wants to empower all of us and never say dieting again!
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It’s been at least a few years that I made the decision to try and not use the word dieting and if I slip up occasionally and do use it I don’t feel guilty about it. The reason I don’t feel guilty is because in this house the word “dieting” does not mean starvation, fad diets and more it means our diet of eating healthy foods as much as possible. We just try to say healthy eating or good nutrition.
I admit when I was in my late 20s and early 30s I dieted, I tried fad diets, I obsessed a little bit about weight after I gained so much weight after my daughter was born. However as my daughter got older and in particular by the time she started school I realized that I was her role model, her main role model at that point and that I had to be a better example through my actions and words. I was even more determined to not use the word diet or talk about losing weight when it turned out my daughter who is quite slim really needs to gain weight.
Out went the word dieting and we focused more on healthy eating which has made a difference in our lives. My daughter who used to get sick all of the time is now the opposite she doesn’t get sick as often. Healthy eating, taking the right supplements and more has been amazing for us. Now want to empower others to take the No Dieting Oath!
Did you know that: in a recent survey commissioned by Multi-Grain Cheerios examining young women ages 10-17 revealed some compelling stats:
- 3 in 5 women have been on a diet
- 52% of girls get their information about dieting and nutrition from family members
- 1 in 5 girls under 18 is currently dieting
In order to end this cycle of destructive dieting, Multi-Grain Cheerios has launched “Generation Healthy”, a program aimed at encouraging women to recognize their self-worth and become part of the solution as a role model living a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Here’s an important message:
“We believe that nutrition is healthier than deprivation and that dieting is harmful to us and to our children. So let’s embrace a healthy, balanced lifestyle, and empower the next generation to do the same by removing the word dieting from our lives and replacing it with words like nourished, strong, and fulfilled. Let’s use our influence to teach our children to live with healthy balance by living that way ourselves. Together, we can build a healthier future for every generation to come.”
To help create a world without dieting, Multi-Grain Cheerios is encouraging Canadians to take the first step in being a positive, healthy role model by taking the “Never Say Dieting Oath” at WorldWithoutDieting.ca.
You can watch our video of our No Dieting Oath HERE and we want you to feel inspired to take the oath too (don’t worry you don’t have to do a video if you don’t want to 🙂 ).
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KittyPride says
March 10, 2014 at 11:31 AMSo they have healthy attitudes towards food and how it fuels their bodies.
BlessedTA says
March 10, 2014 at 6:22 AMFor them to learn to love themselves as they are .
Josie Tusa says
March 9, 2014 at 10:03 PMI believe they need to eat healthy for life, not always be on diets and not enjoying themselves every once in a while
amber y says
March 9, 2014 at 7:45 PMI think it’s important because there are so many other obsticles in life – this shouldn’t be one of them.
Deana says
March 9, 2014 at 11:55 AMDieting is to lose weight whether it be healthy or not…I encourage my daughter to make healthy choices…
Sande says
March 9, 2014 at 11:27 AMAim for super nutrition, good sleep and a big smile on your face and everything else will follow.
Bons says
March 9, 2014 at 10:56 AMDieting excessively and frequently is not healthy – can potentially deprive girls of nutrients important for their body. Also, not good for their mentality with always having to keep up with their body image through dieting.
veRONIca says
March 8, 2014 at 5:54 PMI think it is more important to help them have good self-image. They need to believe they are beautiful the way they are. Also educating them about eating healthy is important. If they are eating healthy and feel good about their bodies, then dieting will not even be an issue
Maggie says
March 8, 2014 at 8:36 AMI think its important to tell young people not to diet because they should be learning how to eat in such a way that there are no weight issues to contend with that would cause a need to diet. I am not speaking about any of the young dieters who do it for image.
Beth Gallinger says
March 8, 2014 at 5:51 AMDieting can be dangerous, physically and mentally.
tammy campbell says
March 7, 2014 at 6:49 PMI think it is so hard on a girls self image to talk about dieting. you should get out and get active with them and encourage a healthy lifestyle
Darwin says
March 6, 2014 at 10:32 PMI think girls needs to be proud of who they are and what they have accomplished without factoring how they look.
Tea & Nail Polish says
March 6, 2014 at 6:13 AMTo grow up with a healthier body image
stacey dempsey says
March 4, 2014 at 2:55 PMI know that dieting when I was a teenager only made things worse and exercise and feeling good about yourself is so much better , if there wasn’t so much pressure I think girls would naturally just try and be healthy and not focus on what they look like
Karry Knisley says
March 4, 2014 at 8:28 AMIt is important to teach young girls to realize that their body size does not define who they are
Chelsea Klassen says
March 4, 2014 at 6:02 AMIt’s so important to teach girls that eating healthy is not dieting. Dieting starts a cycle that I don’t want my child to be in.
Anna W says
March 3, 2014 at 7:21 PMI think it is important to encourage girls to not diet because we are all beautiful the way were are. If you eat healthy and have fun in life that is the most important.
Amirah says
March 2, 2014 at 11:12 AMIt’s important because it can lead to problems. They need to be taught healthy eating habits & physical activity in order to remain healthy..by being focused on diet it could lead to eating disorders or other health concerns which we do not want.
Soozle says
March 2, 2014 at 7:59 AMYes! Very much so – we live in a looks obsessed society so it is so important to teach self worth
Soozle says
March 2, 2014 at 7:42 AMIt is very important, yes… We live in such a looks obsessed society that it is so easy for girls to suffer low self esteem if they are not encouraged to love themselves no matter what early on
Angie In My 30s says
March 1, 2014 at 7:12 PMhttps://www.worldwithoutdieting.ca/theoath/thankyou?oathKey=dc153ec3-8e3d-463b-9d8a-f07439085c64
Powered by Mom says
March 1, 2014 at 7:18 PMAngie this needs to go on the rafflecopter entry.
Angie In My 30s says
March 1, 2014 at 7:11 PMgirls need to learn about healthy living habits not starvation diets. lifestyle is much more important
Lori Bazan says
March 1, 2014 at 5:49 PMThis is such an important message for girls to encourage confidence and not get absorbed with body image issues.
stacey h says
March 1, 2014 at 3:25 PMwe need to encourage healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle not restrict food
Suzie M says
March 1, 2014 at 2:56 PMWe need to be real & not let them think people actually real rather than airbrushed
Tina L. says
March 1, 2014 at 2:29 PMbecause it important to be who you are and not what others expect you to be.
Francine says
March 1, 2014 at 1:27 PMThere are far more serious problems in life!
Karine says
March 1, 2014 at 10:39 AMBecause it pressures them into doing diet
Pam says
February 28, 2014 at 4:23 PMI think it is important to encourage girls not to diet because dieting isn’t healthy, and that girls come in all shapes and sizes.
Erika E says
February 28, 2014 at 8:20 AMI think it’s important for girls to feel comfortable and confident just the way they are. Healthy eating habits should be encouraged but dieting should be left out of it.
corrine says
February 27, 2014 at 9:08 PMbecause every girl is beautiful and should not have to be skinny to feel beautiful
shawn says
February 27, 2014 at 4:44 PMI think its important because it will teach them to be confident in their body and to choose to eat healthy in order to remain healthy and fit.
Wendy hutton says
February 27, 2014 at 12:09 PMthey need to learn how to eat properly then dieting isn’t necessary
Christina D says
February 27, 2014 at 11:56 AMI think it’s not good to diet because then you will loose out on a lot of nutrients that your body needs.
Victoria K says
February 27, 2014 at 11:54 AMGirls need to have a healthy outlook and not play the yo yo game.
tanyab79 says
February 27, 2014 at 11:40 AMI believe if you teach them nutrition and just altogether healthy eating from day one dieting will not be needed.
lisa bolduc says
February 27, 2014 at 11:20 AMso it doesn’t hurt their self esteem
Florence C says
February 27, 2014 at 10:30 AMIt is more important to teach them to eat healthy and to get some exercise that way there is no need to diet.
maria says
February 26, 2014 at 9:26 PMIt’s just not healthy body or mind wise!
Kristine Ewald says
February 26, 2014 at 9:07 PMThis was a promise I made to my husband on behalf of my daughter. I don’t want her to have the same struggles of me!
Andrea Amy says
February 26, 2014 at 8:56 PMi think its important to tell EVERYONE not to diet. Its not about dieting. Its about making healthy choices and eating in moderation.
Rebby says
February 26, 2014 at 8:47 PMI think diets are a passing thing in life and are not permanent. Teaching healthy eating habits is where it is at – not dieting!
Patrick Siu says
February 26, 2014 at 8:09 PMIts important to have a healthy lifestyle so u don’t miss any essential minerals and vitamins
Katrina Brady says
February 26, 2014 at 7:52 PMI think for health reasons it’s extremely important!
Amy Heffernan says
February 26, 2014 at 9:19 AMYES! I think it is VERY important!
nicolthepickle says
February 26, 2014 at 8:21 AMYes and no, I think it’s important to teach our girls to eat healthy food.
Dreena says
February 26, 2014 at 8:05 AMIt is important to encourage girls (not only – boys too) to not diet – but to eat healthy and exercise, for it can cause self-esteem issues.
Cheers.
Brenda Penton says
February 26, 2014 at 4:02 AMI think it is important to encourage everyone not to diet, not just girls. Children should be taught that they are loveable and perfect just the way they are, no matter how big, small, short or tall.
Belinda McNabb says
February 25, 2014 at 5:02 PMIt is important because young girls will end up being critical and hate their bodies not only as a teen but as an adult. It is better to focus on eating healthy and being active
Karla Sceviour says
February 25, 2014 at 10:29 AMIt`s important to enourage girls not to diet because thy need to feel confident about their bodies and not feel the pressure to look thin and skinny like supermodels
lori b says
February 25, 2014 at 10:19 AMi think this is extremely important for girls of all ages
Tiffany says
February 25, 2014 at 8:58 AMIt’s important bc girls need to know that dieting won’t guarantee happiness or improved self esteem, it doesn’t do anything to address underlying insecurity issues. Girls need to be taught, and frequently reminded, that there is beauty in diversity and to celebrate their uniqueness. The goal should be to be HEALTHY, not skinny.
Nena Sinclair says
February 24, 2014 at 7:54 PMGirls who are encouraged to diet can develop eating disorders and unhealthy eating habits. It’s much better to teach them healthy eating habits for life.
Glogirl says
February 24, 2014 at 7:46 PMI think it’s important to teach girls to love their bodies regardless of shape and size. Too often girls feel they have to fit a certain cookie cutter mold as seen through the media and peer pressure. Dieting just leads to more problems– never feeling satisfied with one’s body and constantly living in the future (ie. I’ll be happy when I lose x number of pounds).
suzi says
February 24, 2014 at 3:42 PMBecause it can cause them to hate their bodies their whole lives – as someone who battled an eating disorder for years, I think that if people hadn’t focused on dieting in my life it would have been a lot different!