Accept your body with “No Diet Day”

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Today we will discuss International No Diet Day which is observed on May 6 every year.

Meaning of No Diet Day

According to Google, International No Diet Day is defined as an annual celebration dedicated to the importance of body acceptance, diversity, and respect for all body shapes and sizes.

Why is the day celebrated?

International No Diet Day has been a topic of concern and debate among many people. Some support the objective behind celebrating this day whereas some oppose it, each with valid arguments to justify their opinion. The motive of this day is to challenge societal norms and defy unrealistic beauty standards regarding body weight.

All around the world, there are unattainable beauty standards that have pressured individuals to resort to strict dieting, resulting in suffering from mental and physical issues. They feel the constant urge to get that “perfect body shape” and are pushed towards unhealthy eating habits and low self-confidence.

Globally, the initiative of celebrating this day began to tackle issues related to eating habits and body acceptance. The objective was to establish the fact that there is no “right body type and shape” and that people should have a healthy relationship with their bodies.

No body type or shape is ugly in this world. All bodies have different shapes, sizes, and skin tones, each unique. The day is to remind us that it is normal to take a break from dieting and eat what you truly love to satisfy your tastebuds.

To sum up, the agenda for celebrating No Diet Day includes the following:

• Making people understand that dieting is not about skipping meals. Proper dieting means adding enough nutrients to your diet.
• Reminding people to include  “cheat days”  in their eating routine and say yes to food cravings.
• Accepting diversity in all body shapes, types and sizes. 

Arguments against “No Diet Day”

On the other hand, some individuals oppose “No Diet Day.” They argue though the objective of this day is to promote body positivity, we cannot overlook certain implications related to health and well-being. For instance, no restrictions on eating are a major cause of obesity which leads to other health issues related to the heart, kidneys, and stomach.

Moreover,  under the pretext of accepting all body shapes, we are ignoring the benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise, especially for individuals who have eating disorders.

Final thoughts

No Diet Day is a debatable topic. There are both supporters and non-supporters of this clause. There should be a balanced approach to healthy eating and well-being.

The goal of dieting is to attain a healthy body. For this, one can resort to having a balanced diet and eating the essential nutrients that your body actually requires.