"nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"

[@zoeunlimited]

Thoughts on the “what I eat in a day” tiktoks?

[@RFBurnout]

Dangerous for easily impressionable young women.

[@marybean2231]

Tbh, most of them make me feel bad and/or lazy for not putting so much effort into my meals. Truth be told, I could eat the same leftovers for days straight and be fine (I have done this). I don't really care about food but I do enjoy sweets every now and then. It makes me think about food way more often, which usually then transitions into thinking about my weight. I know, despite the face I'm still 180 lbs at 5'8.

[@julixplr]

as long as the videos are realistic and show a good/healthy amount of food and not like" a smoothie and a salad is all I ate today and it was soo much, here is how you can do it too(how to eat less food)" or anything like it. I like watching them. 🤷‍♀ ∧ l But on days where I watch them (idk why) I mostly feel bad about the things I eat/ate that day and also feel like sh*t about my body.

[@catsrus1409]

I have a mixed opinion! I think the pros of these videos are: - introducing people to new meal ideas - motivating people to eat more nutritious meals - and inspiring people to live a more healthy and active lifestyle And the cons are: - sometimes these videos are unrealistic and not everyone can afford to live like that - negative comparison e.g body, lifestyle, aesthetics - they can make people forget that every body is different and not everyone needs the same amount of food. Someone could look at what these girls are eating and feel like they are eating too much or too unhealthy which can make them feel guilty so they start to restrict what they eat and become obsessive over calories, nutrition and weight

[@stormdancer3661]

I dislike them and I don't see the point of them

[@JoeMama-1diot]

trust me guys, eating disorders change your life, it's all you think about. No clothing size looks as good as not stressing over every meal.

[@batrieniel]

I know they ain’t lying cuz it’s joe the purest guy alive

[@andromeda_2410]

Yep totally agree with you food and clothes have never looked the same since after i developed ED. And it's like no matter how much you try to ignore it still seeps into your mind and you feel shit if you're over eating or your weight fluctuates

[@drbuni]

As someone who weights 85kg (I gained 20kg from 2020 to 2022), I will take worrying about what I eat over being this weight. It sucks. I feel like shit. Can't wait to be weight 65kg (hopefully 60kg) again.

[@jhock1431]

honestly I wish I can stop thinking about every meal all the time

[@enVschat]

@@drbuni I get feeling bad because your body has changed in a way you do not like but at the same time that was a ridiculous thing to say. You would rather spend time worrying about what you eat like an ED (which is what you responded to)? Not only do you worry about what you eat but you won’t be satisfied. It’s warped thinking

[@bubblebrainbow]

For most people I'd suggest deleting TikTok as one of the healthiest things they can do. :)

[@TooAddictedToSorrow]

I've done that recently and it helped a ton!

[@bubblebrainbow]

@@TooAddictedToSorrow So glad you're having some improvements. Enjoy your freedom, that's how I feel about escaping from anything that's toxic and addicting. It's a serious accomplishment.

[@lilliansigrist8890]

i deleted tiktok almost two years ago and it was honestly the best decision ever

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

I didn't have it in the first place. I don't have any socials but KZbin and Whatsapp.

[@李小美-f6z]

I dont have tiktok and im glad i dont 😂

[@cynder6596]

"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" is something i hear _alot_ in the ed community.

[@leander8840]

it's prime ED thinking

[@ross9944]

I've heard it countless times from pro-ana people online.

[@pfinchen7194]

Its sooo true!

[@cindylilies]

because it’s literally the foundation of pro ana thinking

[@theinvisiblegirl2501]

it was said by kate moss and primarily used by ppl in the ed community. if u hear it anywhere outside, just know the person saying it is pro ana

[@AnnaNeedsHelp]

I grew up in Jamaica. Here, when the idea of a healthy lifestyle comes up, as in people wanting to eat more nutritionally packed foods, it's usually presented as moderate and affordable. Not just exercising, but drinking more natural teas, finding more home remedies and eating more 'ital' food. Healthy eating on tiktok looks VERY expensive as well as very pressuring. Certain foods are not accessible down here or cost an arm and a leg. So, if you don't watch yourself you'll feel like you're not doing anything right. I genuinely want to be healthier, and I know so many others do, that's why I try to follow people with more 'price-range fitting' habits and old recipes. It hurts me more though, knowing that there are people that can't even afford medicine, healthy-balanced meals or even treats. The worst thing you could possible do is create a society where a healthy lifestyle seems to be a privilege.

[@Maleetorres105]

Yeah lol I was thinking that too. All the ingredients in these meals would be expensive! Probably is a treat themselves day. Just have bacon eggs and oatmeal/fruit

[@defonotkay]

my family is from jamaica!

[@nerdmaki3038]

i also genuinely want to be more kind to my body and eat healthier but i am living on a society where being healthy is a privilege 😶

[@AnnaNeedsHelp]

@@defonotkay that's awesome!

[@frenchfreye]

Me and you both girl. Grew up in JA too. When it came eating healthy I'd just try to not eat too much of one thing and cut back on the fast food. Also usually only drink water cause I can't handle a lot of salt or sugar at one time. But yeah it feels relatively easier to eat relatively healthy meals and fruits and veggies down in JA. Just that their ingredients are foreign to us so more expensive, same as our fruits are more expensive to them, i just try to swap out fruits n veggies based on nutritional benefits.

[@Katyayay]

One of the biggest problems with Tiktok's "healthy" eating is that it's become a very narrow ideal of "healthy". Matcha, salmon, salads, lemon/chia water... all great and yummy foods, but you can't deny that it's weird that *many* WIEIAD influencers share very similar diets. It can indirectly demonise certain foods by virtue of being omitted. Everyone and every body is so different and I wish more of the "clean eating" side of TT reflected this

[@piscele6249]

That is so true.Another thing is these foods cost too much that i can not even buy them.

[@su1ka779]

What does wieiad mean

[@stickman1299]

@@su1ka779 it means what i eat in a day

[@The_LoRaX_loves_TREES]

Even those people who promote that, they eat “bad food” it’s all for views and shit. That’s the problem with today. Everyone wants views. So they create THE SAME THING everyone else posts. It’s all chain reaction. They do it because when someone gets views for something, someone posts the same thing to get views too. Doesn’t mean they all eat the same stuff. They act like it for views. THATS IT.

[@ishabohit3591]

Also I don't see any other ethnicities' food culture or habits being portrayed in the healthy food videos.

[@epicbeans526]

with a european family, the appreciation and love for food was so prevalent throughout my childhood and still is now. I've been taught to love food and be thankful for it, to enjoy what I eat but to, of course, eat things within balance. And its amazing. It has taught me that eating a lot of food is nothing to be ashamed of, but taking care of yourself is important too and knowing when to stop. I've been able to live my life with joy just because I've been taught to love food and love myself. It doesn't sit well with me how much these standards and expectations of a "proper" and "healthy" diet is pushed onto people, especially young girls. It will do nothing to you but make you miserable if it's the one thing you prioritise in your life.

[@Green-rp6br]

Europe is so many countries, they don’t all have the same views on food, even within those countries…..

[@epicbeans526]

@@Green-rp6br oh yes of course. them being european is only a small portion of my story I'm tying to tell. it's just their specific european culture likes food and that has impacted me positively, but I know not everyone will be the same. that's all :)

[@brillent8412]

Yes, all this stuff is very American

[@brillent8412]

And pretty much all of western Europe has similar views on food, except maybe the UK. Go to France, Spain, Italy, Greece, etc

[@heleine4783]

Let's take a moment to appreciate her. Her contents are so interesting and the editing is so good and relaxing. I love watching your videos, they make me think more in different perspectives and the fact that you speak so clearly make it even better. Also, you are really beautiful Zoe. I love you.❤

[@hashtagmate]

Let's get a new quote: "being skinny can never feel as good as being happy"

[@annawitter5161]

wont work....sadly

[@swatush4u]

Being skinny quite literally equates to being happy for a person who has ed

[@crying_child7602]

@@swatush4u hi! As someone who’s had an ed before, for some eds being ‘skinny’ or getting to your goal weight is never enough for the ed. your ed won’t be satisfied once your thin, itll only be satisfied once your dead. however this acquires to only some eds.

[@swatush4u]

@@crying_child7602 yes I totally agree with you, but that's what people with Ed's think. They think that being skinny is the epitome of happiness, but when in reality it isn't. It gives you false sense of euphoria. Sorry if it came off in a wrong or misleading way.

[@vickyjelly9717]

“Being skinny can never feel as good as being HEALTHY”

[@rinesserin]

I'm in my late twenties now, so I'm not exactly the same impressionable teenager I used to be, and I recently started working with a personal trainer. She had me track my eating habits for a week so she could see where we needed to make changes, and I was genuinely shocked to see how little I was eating. I never ever consciously restricted my calories, I wasn't intentionally starving myself, I really thought I was eating a regular amount, but every single day that week, I had over 1000 calories left in my recommended daily amount. Point is, as long as you are mostly eating healthy, whole foods to get the nutrients your body needs, even if you indulge yourself a bit on top of that, you more than likely have nothing to worry about. Your body needs fuel. Feed it.

[@miinaa7779]

Same! I also never consciously restricted myself and only realised when I started working out regularly. I always wondered why I didn’t have so much energy and why I was so sleepy all the time

[@AnastasiaIoppolo]

yep same here once i started lifting i was loosely counting calories and realized i wasn’t having nearly enough

[@Moocow2003]

I had the same realisation recently and now i'm trying to build up my appetite and remember to eat consistently.. im so proud of myself on days where i get close or even exceed the goal on my calorie tracker a bit :) I really hope this helps me with the fatigue I've been feeling. Although, it is hard to cook proper meals when you're always tired, so I'm always looking for new nutritious bulk cooking recipes.

[@amsuse]

One's "healthy" lifestyle shouldn't be just an aesthetic you show off to feel people feel bad about themselves but a life-long mindset. Once I started doing things for myself and not for other people's validation I became so much happier, once I realized that eating "clean" makes me feel good and my gut happy I got used to the new diet really fast, however, a healthy lifestyle doesn't mean you don't treat yourself to some ice cream or a pizza every now and then. It is also important to remember that everyone's body is different and has different needs. So many factors are often overlooked. In conclusion: Food is your friend, not your enemy. Eat food that fuels your body AND your happiness.

[@AndreaDiaz-rc3iy]

love thisss

[@justbime172]

100% agree

[@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans]

But then anytime I try and avoid a food, I start to feel guilty for all the times I ate it before/how much I want to eat it :/

[@Em_Elizabeth]

Making others feel bad ensures their motivation. It's how I take on religious fasts. All I need is for someone to call me weak and I prove them wrong with a water fast. I've tried it on my friends but they aren't as convinced. Maybe I'm just a sucker for guilt.

[@isabellafrancine2729]

That's exactly what happened to me. I love sugar and sweet things, but I realized that my addiction to sweets kept me from eating fruits and vegetables. I always preferred the sweets. So two weeks ago I just stopped eating sweets and sugar. Today my body is much healthier, I'm eating lots of fruits and vegetables and it's worth it. Not developing long-term illnesses because of my sugar addiction is what's best for my body. This makes me happy

[@Neveronline2024]

I like the “what I eat in a day” videos, it helps notice me with my weight loss and meal ideas. Plus learn about portion sizes and enjoying the aesthetic. I used to struggle with an ED, but now that I’m losing weight in a healthy way. I look at these with a way of understanding that these foods can be healthy and delicious. I’ve never relapsed, but I enjoy these videos. For some, it triggers them or they see it in a negative way.

[@kishiscorner]

This video is so well timed. I just started dorming in college and have been going to meals with my roommates. I noticed really fast that while we were all eating pretty “healthy” my portion sizes were SIGNIFICANTLY higher then theirs and I started spiraling a little. Thank you for the reminder that everyone is different. Zoe never ceases to make my day better or get me thinking. Another amazing video

[@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans]

I don’t really know how to phrase this well but you don’t need to eat less if your portions are perfect for you

[@littletwig6114]

nothing wrong with that, don’t compare yourself or best urself down for that :)

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

You girls are ridiculous. What a silly thing to be self-conscious of! Just eat what you want or if you feel like you'd like to lose weight try eating what they eat. You don't need to get up in your feelings about it.

[@mikasa5839]

Idk how to explain but Zoe has the ''elder sister'' vibes. The way she explains something and share her own opinions are truly admirable🤍 She reminds me of my elder sister who is living far miles away from me now. ~please excuse the grammatical mistakes🍥

[@itznia_ok8069]

I feel the same way

[@makenziecamp9706]

videos like these are what is helping heal my relationship to food, i know can eat five cookies on night for dinner and not feel bad about it, or feel like i have to starve myself the next day

[@koran4417]

I was just feeling bad for eating 5 cookies or (8) lol THANK YOU FOR SHARIBG!

[@Em_Elizabeth]

I eat one cookie a month.

[@FreeSyriA963H]

This what i eat in a day is one of my biggest reason of my eating disorder.

[@serendipityomega165]

It took a long time for me to be comfortable with my body. Now I can enjoy watching the ultra healthy "What I eat in a day" videos and comfortable triple their portion sizes!

[@bayanbishara6666]

that's the vibe 😂😂👌

[@heymint2093]

Honestly, I love the healthy "what I eat in a day" videos. I don't have a fast metabolism and I'm on my way of learning to eat portions that actually satiate me instead of just eating for eating and these videos really work as a library of ideas since I grew up in a family that serves big portions of everything all the time. At the end of the day, I think it's better to see them as pretty video with food ideas than an actual guide of how you should eat during the day.

[@urstruly_jan]

hii! I want to thank you for posting these videos, because right now I’m at the age where my parents say that I’m developing habits, and the mindset for the rest of my life. I want to thank you so much, for having me watch this now, instead of when I’m older, and regret not having this mindset. This is what I’m going to grow up with, healthy habits, because of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 💘

[@jasmineshah6]

As someone recovering from an ED, I'd like to say it doesn't matter what 'skinny feels.' You should focus on your health and your happiness because eating disorders affect every aspect of your life. I remember when my hair started falling out and feeling like I had no energy all of the time. Your weight is probably the least interesting thing about you :)

[@aslik.8102]

As someone who is also recovering, first of all you are 100% right and to be honest in your eyes if you have a eating disorder. You could be stick figure thin and it is still not enough. I feel about my body now way better than when I weighted 20kg less. Not to forget that because I was so malnourished I always collabsed when I had my period, sweating with pain so bad I would through up. Sorry if it is badly written, English is not my first language 🙈

[@jasmineshah6]

@@aslik.8102 I totally agree and understand. I’m so glad you’re trying to recover though. I feel like it’s one of the best things you can do especially when they’re still being glamorized today. Also your English is absolutely fine.

[@keitumetsefankomo778]

I'm not sure if it's an eating disorder but everytime I look in the mirror I feel a ridiculous amount of shame because I feel fat , but my friends disagree and I'm considered underweight..lately I've just not been eating as much (1 meal a day)...I'm 15

[@aslik.8102]

@Keitumetse Fankomo I mean...it really seems not healthy, especially you are still 15, so still growing. Not to forget as I wrote you can develop real lasting problems with your body (my menstruation for example, still struggling with that). I would definitely recommend you to have someone who is very close to you help you with that. Maybe you could tell them earnest how you currently feel. A big help for me was my dad who encouraged me to eat. What also helped me was actually trying everytime I looked in the mirror to find something I like about myself, it started with things that didn't have anything to do with my body like my hair and eyes but slowly I felt also better about my body. I know from myself how hard it is, my eating disorder started when I was your age but now I am 23 and still have days where I catch myself not eating because I didn't like what I was seeing in the mirror.

[@keitumetsefankomo778]

@@aslik.8102 thanks, I actually felt heard..this really helped me alot and I'm glad I stumbled upon this comment...although it'll be quite hard 😅 I'm learning to genuinely love myself and accept myself with no conditions, I'm not there yet but on the journey towards it

[@corry9]

Those videos are aesthetically pleasing, but like you mentioned, I actually experienced feeling bad for not having those aesthetically pleasing meals or not having meals not 'clean' or healthy enough.🌸 But I try not to dwell on those things too much anyways😁

[@Naomi-rj2hx]

I've saved a few of your most recent videos now. They are some of the most straightforward, helpful videos on this platform. You've grown into a hell of a woman. Thank you, these have helped me clarify what I need to actually do

[@sakshixs]

As someone who was actually influenced by these videos and started feeling guilty for not eating more healthy food, I'm so glad you made this video

[@growing.flowers]

i like how u edit ur videos, showing all these tiktok videos which would've otherwise made a dangerous impact on the viewer and enhance insecurity, but you put a concise voiceover on it which helps the viewer perceive it more objectively. its a nice feeling

[@leelleee]

Zoe you have helped me sm I now know not think I’m finally at the point where I accept and appreciate my body for helping me so much. I can run, climb, walk and do so much more thanks to my body ❤️I no longer care if it isn’t the ‘trend’ I’m happy.

[@mmiakim]

i agree so much with the idea of the healthification of foods. it was so hard for me to break out of the bubble of what "healthy eating" looks like; i didn't realize that you could be healthier eating a burger (and skipping on the soda and large fries) than eating a salad and because of that, i struggled so much with my relationship with food. it became a battle of what do i want versus what would make me "feel skinny". i love how candidly you speak about this topics and incorporate them into the world of social media. thank you

[@people_agustd]

I've always wondered about how these people are full with such small portion sizes, like i could never be full with that and i eat wayyy more than what they eat. This was just amusing at first but then it worried me to death.. to a point where i wanted to reduce my diet too. But i couldn't withstand the hunger. After a few months i came across a few good videos and realised not all bodies are same and different people have different food requirements. But still these 'that girl' videos affected me so much.

[@nimzael2992]

Honestly, everyone should eat as much as they need to feel full (as in "not hungry" not "about to burst" full). Personally some of the portions in the video look giant to me and I could probably stretch them out for an entire day. Some people look at me weird when they see my portion size and assume I am obsessed with counting calories and whatnot but the truth is that I just don't need much food to get full and I don't often feel hungry at all. Some of my relatives tried to make me eat a normal size portion at some point and I either make them mad by not finishing it and "wasting food" or I get very very sick. So yeah, listen to your body, not what other people tell you. Especially not people on social media.

[@people_agustd]

@@nimzael2992 ah im so sorry you had to go through that :( hope you are fine now. and yes ! everyone has their own requirements and no one should be shamed nor forced to eat less ot eat more

[@Em_Elizabeth]

I can get full on tiny portions. Small stomach.

[@people_agustd]

@@Em_Elizabeth that's nice

[@ingridsilva9392]

Believe in me, they don't feel full I had/have the rule tha I need to eat just the enough for my body do all the stuffs that I need to do everyday, so I eat small portions and never fell full

[@Lalamps]

I’M OBSESSED WITH WATCHING UR VIDEOS AS A PODCAST WHILE I WORK OUT

[@user-hp5cf5kf8k]

another thing i'd also like to point out is how when I see a skinny person making one of these with a lot of foods a lot of us actually eat people say that they are lying because you can't eat a burger and still be thin according to them. either that or when it's someone that isn't skinny people say that they are lying if they only show healthy meals.

[@leander8840]

yea that's so toxic as well

[@mar1nn998]

This is such bullshit lol those people must be super uneducated.Teachers or their parents never taught them about metabolism and some people are just lucky.I am one of those skinny legends who eats everyday unhealthy foods and still look like a model (figure)

[@juicyjisoox]

@@mar1nn998 i became fat when i started puberty, it fucking sucks

[@supremehoe6491]

Right? A curvier cousin only ever eats clean food and mostly no sugar because of her diabetes and when people hear it they say that no way she eats that way because she's too big for it 🙄

[@showerpwner]

I'll say it for the people in the back. A skinny person eating a burger is either not eating that consistently enough to gain weight or they eat only that and are in a deficit. Overweight people that eat healthy are still overeating. You can overeat healthy food. Vegans can be fat. It's calories.

[@ninanegedu]

Love your videos, Zoe. Your commentary always keeps me glued to my screen ❤️

[@connierebel]

such an important topic we def should talk more about nowadays, thank u for sharing this video with us!

[@mlg3546]

I always thought: Oh no no I’m not comparing myself I’m just here for inspiration when watching these videos on the internet. There were also the people who told me: ooooh it’s all about balance. But I didn’t care. I still judged myself. Not others, only me. I know many people relate to this. I self sabotaged myself to the point I under ate and over exercised. What happened next? Lost my period. I knew I had an ed. I just didn’t want to accept it. I thought: oh, now I finally eat normally like those people. NO. Everyone is different and all you see maybe isn’t even the truth. I think you really captured this well in this video. It’s really important that there are still realistic people on the internet like you. Not everyone can follow that oh so healthy lifestyle. It may be good for these people but as I already said: EVERY BODY is different! I am just a teen. My body is developing. I exercise a lot. Plus: I love food sooo much. I NEED FOOD and so do you. Everyone deserves to eat. Even if you don’t exercise so much. The goal is to be healthy, not betraying your body. The chances of living in this universe are so low and we are so lucky. Our bodies do all these amazing things for us. And how do we return the favor? By hating it? It’s time to honor our body, cravings and life. By trying to keep our body AND soul happy and healthy. :) This might have been cheesy but that’s its the truth! Edit: Btw sometimes when I say “you” I don’t speak to Zoe. I kinda switched up who I was talking to Oop. First: the reader, then: compliment Zoe Last: the reader I didn’t notice until now that without context this sounded like a hate comment haha. It’s not :)

[@katharina_klotz]

As someone will ED caused by comparing myself to others over social media, these what I eat in a day as well as all the other workout and clean eating videos made me feel literally so bad that I starved myself and restricted which led to binge eating, guilt and repeating the circle over and over again. Still in recovery and doing much better, bit for me personally these videos are hell, misleading, and undermining peoples worth And individuality

[@opangel4854]

Wow the lack of self accountability in this comment is astonishing

[@bayanbishara6666]

Ican really relate!! I had ED when I was younger because of kpop idol's diet videos, where girls that are already in a perfect healthy weight would starve themselves and workout like hell just to look extra skinny, back in that time it wrecked my mind and it damaged my period and metabolism and mind so badly, I starved myself for so long and I would look at my body and always see myself as overwintered even tho I was not, and then I started binging and I gained a crazy amount of weight, then I decided to just stop caring about my weight, and just make sure that I don't gain weight, it took 2-3 years for me to get to a healthy weight-through minding my eating habits I was a very emotional eater- and I'm much more comfortable in my own skin, you got it girl you can get out!! ,also stay away from any kind of content that makes you feel bad, even if it's a picture of a fit girl, I know it might sound stupid like why would that make you feel bad, but it's ok to clean your feed from whatever is causing anxiety, even if it sounded stupid, it really helps, best wishes

[@bayanbishara6666]

@@opangel4854 IT'S NOT!! social media affects our minds in the most unconscious way, it's even proven in research that social media is associated with eating disorders, you can go and search your comment is very insensitive and you can't deny that there's a crazy amount of bullshit about nutrition in the internet, ofc it'll affect people's minds

[@mavis7309]

Woah zoe your mindset really shifted in a better way ofc👏👏 i remember in the last couple years when u decided to cut out sugar i was really triggered as someone was struggling with ed. But now thanks to god im in a better place with a better mindset.

[@daniellerhodes1292]

THIS. This makes me feel like I’m not the only one being impacted by these “what I eat in a day” videos. My recommendations are almost all food videos which I love because I’m a bit of a foodie, but I also notice it is taking a toll on my mental health. I haven’t been diagnosed with an ED but have definitely noticed my relationship with food become more negative and complicated. I hate eating a handful of this and a handful of that because it doesn’t fit into a pretty picture of meals of the day like I see online. I feel stressed choosing what to eat every day because it’s so hard to determine what’s “right”. But life is messy. Some days your friend will share a box of donuts and you want to enjoy it with her. Some days you will eat late at night even when you’re not “supposed” to. And some days you will have an aesthetic avocado toast and smoothie. I’m still trying to learn that all of those things are ok.

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

You shouldn't be learning your eating habits from fucking Tiktok. C'mon now you are a grown woman.

[@Sycilian8888]

My ed ruined my life, I never was put into hospital but I developed severe iron deficiency and a under active thyroid. I still struggle till this day I would never wish anyone to fall into this disorder.

[@dilarakugucak9916]

Just thank you! This video is exactly what I needed, vloging a what in a day may be pleasing to watch but it’s just that and everyone can eat whatever they want. In ED recovery i learned that it’s so important to listen to your body and your cravings. Please for the love of god eat the slice of cake or the bowl of pasta if you crave it. What you eat does not define you and eating what your body craves is not optimal. Take care of yourself 💗

[@dilarakugucak9916]

*eating is not optional

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Stressing about what kind of food you'd eat in a particular day seems too much of a stretch. I understand that people are actually minding what type of food they consume, however, it can completely get out of hand. I'd say that I'm also quite conscious about the amount of food I'd eat in a single day. There are times I'd skip out on meals, which technically isn't healthy, but sometimes it just couldn't be helped. Thanks for this insightful video, Zoe. I know this can surely help out a lot of other people.

[@lavenderfields2002]

In 2019, I started my weightloss journey, which resulted in me developing an eating disorder (bulimia nervosa which turned into anorexia). An eating disorder takes over your whole life and it was extremely stressful. "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" is absolute bullshit, your body needs food to feel good. I was moody all the time, extremely controlling towards my family and friends and it made me absolutely miserable. The vitamin deficiency even made me suicidal. You are beautiful just the way you are, just because you don't fit into a certain beauty standard or aesthetic doesn't mean you're not worthy of love. You deserve the best ❤ And of course its important to take care of your health, but you have to do it in a healthy way to profit off of it in the long term ❤

[@Plottoberry]

I just realized that these dont affect me anymore, except for 'geez its half of what I eat in a day'. But as a teen with eating disorder, I was lucky that I did not run into these. I am happy that I got out of the eating disorder and now fully embrace my foodie-side! I love creating colourful healthy meals and salads, but if its not filling enough, I just add bread for example. What helped me with snacking, is smaller portions (I have some chocolate everyday) AND eating what I really love. I dont really care for crisps and fries, so I seldom eat them... its a waste of caloried that I can spend better... I do care for cake, cocktails and cheese... Since I started doing this, I seldom feel 'guilty' because I really enjoyed that cake.

[@justmek4475]

Your videos are always so relaxing, yet captivating. Love it :)

[@Luanaontherun]

it's the outfit, the content, the editing, my goodness ☺️✨

[@springtouch]

AAAAA A NEW COMMENTARY MY FAV VIDEOOO THANKS ZOEEEE

[@ava1872]

Honestly, as someone who thought just because I was trying to lose weight, limiting my calories to 1200 was healthy and doing hitt everyday 7 days a week was normal, let me tell you. It ruined my metabolism. It’s hard af to fix your relationship with food. It ruins you. You can’t think of anything else.

[@freyaedmonds4768]

I love your commentary videos so much. They're always so interesting and insightful to watch. Thank youuuuu

[@viktoria8189]

There is such an ED as orthorexia. Unhealthy obsession with eating only healthy food.

[@SavannahSteel]

That’s actually about over excercising?!?

[@feyrie]

Constantly having highly processed foods aka “junk food” literally changes the chemicals in your brain and causes food addiction (similar changes to a person addicted to drugs) this goes for everyone no one is an exception. Junk food does this to the brain but healthy natural foods does not. This is why I think it’s gross that people hate on healthy eaters. Your personal issues should never be a excuse to attack someone for literally eating clean. Just like how I’m aware people eating junk food, may trigger my binge eating- but I just skip them and don’t leave accusations on their TikTok’s. Self accountability is so rare.

[@Maleetorres105]

Thank you! Yes its fine to enjoy treats, but crazy processed stuff often is just bad. Bad for gut health, bad for teeth, bad for joints, bad for liver etc... processed food is garbage. I treat that stuff like alcohol (in moderation) yeah this video leaned a little too far on the "not taking accountability for your own health" side. As it is right now the average American consumes wayy too much sugar and oil seriously its in everything. That said treats are fine if its balanced and people shouldn't hate themselves for having cake, just in proportion to your total intake

[@sophiegrandii]

THANK YOU

[@rositasouza1216]

Fr. The lack of self accountability and self responsibility in this generation is so main stream

[@enVschat]

I already provided 2 links to actual articles on why you are wrong. There are not that big of differences between “high processed” or “junk foods” and “natural” or “organic” foods. Most food has sugar in it, sugar can be naturally occurring in foods. The body cannot differentiate between processed or naturally occurring sugars. Some processed foods can have more unnecessary added sugars, keyword is can.

[@enVschat]

Portion control is important but I think that a lot of trouble happens when people try to demonize eating food, just because it is processed. Especially when the supposed information you are spouting is not factually correct. This just screams I don’t hate people that do things differently but they need to be held accountable, educate yourself please.

[@iasminaraujo7109]

I can't watch these TikTok without almost licking my screen. I love vegetables and they are so expensive 😭

[@timia6959]

OMG TAKE MINE 😍😍

[@VanessaDownen]

I've had an ED since middle school as a direct result of being on VyVanse. The Army also made it worse with the H/W standards (at 5'4" 130 I was technically obese by their standards). That being said, I am still dealing with it but I'm trying hard to be healthier. I don't have an aversion to food anymore, I've been repairing my relationship with food and eating things that I enjoy and make me feel good. Balancing that with an active lifestyle, I do feel better. Still a WIP 💙

[@ellie_chavez]

I love the video. I used to compare myself for how I eat compare to the white skinny girls that never seem to gain weight no matter what, and never don't stop working out. Sometimes I feel good for then that they are happy and skinny you know they reached their goal, but other times I just feel like they are flexing. Such a great video Zoe. You just keep spitting facts. 💯

[@MisaMisaIsOnTop]

Didn’t need to add race into this but ok😊

[@brittanyhickman5114]

This was such a well stated video that I am going to subscribe and it definitely made me think differently about what I eat in a day videos.

[@_sunchildd]

i love your hair sooo much! it suits you so well! love the blonde. so i recently learned there’s these conditioners that deposit color pigment into your hair. and all you have to do to get rid of the color is simply stop using the conditioners. ulta has them. i think a pastel pink and lavender would be sooo pretty on the blonde side! definitely recommend trying it 😍☺️ especially since you’re already such a light blonde the color will rly stick. just an idea bc i’m bleach blonde and i’ve always wanted to do a rose gold of pastel blue but was always scared to dye it that bc i didn’t want the color forever but my hairstylist recently told me about those conditioners and i think it’s sooo cool so now i’m sharing that with anyone who has blonde hair 😅 lol

[@soobinlover708]

really, eating healthy is whatever works for you. my dad skips lunch as intermittent fasting and it works great for him. but ppl like my mom can't do that. my mom likes to snack at night, and she's trying to stop, because it's become a health issue for her. for me, i only snack when I'm watching tv, so then i associate the two together. it works for me, but it could very easily not work for someone else

I was basically the thick latina at almost size 16 when I was 16. My doctor said that I was unfortunately eating too much unhealthy foods and high cholesterol. A toxic online dating with a guy 7 years older than me led me to stress eat. Years pass and now I'm eating less unhealthy food to prevent high cholesterol but unfortunately anemic & known to syncope at random times. I went down to size 12, but unfortunately clothes are starting to fit loose on me. I lost my butt just because I cut down on unhealthy stuff and my job is industrial work.

[@urlocalaquariusduh1671]

THANK U ZOE.

[@miyuki_222]

Thanks for this. I’ve had some problems with eating recently and this video helped me realize a few things.

[@andreafaria4980]

When the trend started, I immediately noticed that those videos triggered me, and I avoid them to this day. I do not have the money, time or self-control to follow diets like that, and every time I have tried, I ended up stopping because I just couldn't keep it up, and ultimately felt horrible. Although I agree that maybe they don't have bad intentions, I honestly wish that trend fades soon.

[@copper815]

ngl that anna paul video about eating made me recover and i hope others recovered as well

[@Andytheanimedrag]

I have a cheat day or two in the week.. Usually when I'm with my friends, family or just for myself so that I don't feel guilty or punch my head on the fridge cause if I don't eat some 'junk food' I'm gonna obsess over it until I binge and feel terrible afterward .. It also helps alot with my motivation to start the week and workouts knowing I treated myself. I'm still figuring out my relationship with food, trying to cook healthier , working out and all.. It's not easy, but it's a good start which to me is the most difficult part. Never forget to enjoy yourself once in a while!

[@studytoreachsuccess]

Watching these can truly harm some people's perception of food and their overall body image. I've been there and therefore I'm truly grateful Zoe for your eye opening video :)

[@MaryArts]

Dang, can we just all agree that filmed media is always prepared to look good? Like why do we believe social media clips/films so much? Films and photos have been staged for hundreds of years and that is okay. It is okay for me to see super asthetic bowls on a super clean and modern kitchen counter. Within super saturated food with good lighting. While my counter is dirty. My bowl plain. My food grey and my kitchen light ugly yellow. I wouldn't film that.

[@lalahana111]

Zoe you can eat large portions because you are slim genetically. If i eat the same portion as you I’ll look like a pregnant woman. The second fact, i cannot afford a gym subscription, train at home it’s not the same as workout in the gym unfortunately. These organics meals are very expensive in some countries. Some of us not only need to work but manage house work as we live alone. Eating fast food and don’t have time for having an aesthetic meal and workout is just happens sometimes, we cannot feel attacked if we are really trying but ofc sometimes we fail.

[@f4shionlover]

Kate Moss was right. I've never been better

[@PetDKK]

I would love if you could do a series on metabolism and relationship with food etc.

[@leire9277]

You’ve become one of my fav YTers ! ! I really look forward your mini essays! Xoxo ❤

[@megmarie2686]

it’s always irked me how they all show their bodies & stomachs before the video. like they’re trying to prove something or sell a message

[@hrtems]

I’m suffering from and Ed and this is just 😍😍😍❤️

[@jolly2be]

🥲

[@ooszies]

same twinnn🤞🏽

[@elaowczarczyk7143]

“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” that’s actually what my eating disorder tells me

[@LaguBudakKuching]

I love the way you speak!

[@komixacl579]

I love ur content and I love ur poise. Idk how to describe it but u just give off the powerful and elegant energy and I love it so much 🥰

[@mondscheinblitz]

You dont know how much your video is helping me i am currently in Turkey on vacation i got sick now i am lying in bed with 38° fever and i got so scared i eat quite a lot here but i also move a lot swimming gym walking so now with me lying in bed i am scared i might gain weight with me lying not moving ans still eating ... but your video :) is truly inspiring

[@ml37856]

this video came at a pretty ironic time as i just got ghosted by a close friend and they are now a part of a group of people who romanticize their eating disorders… so… yeah

[@hipuppy12345]

Fun fact the girl in the top right video on the pin is from my hometown!

[@BBB-to4cc]

Bruh the two different sides mirror my brain and how I eat. For years I will have a stretch where I am a health nut and i watch videos like that, then I slowly begin binging on fast foods and such that make me feel like crap and I’ll watch videos with people eating junk food. That’s wild. Thank you for helping me realize that

[@iloveroronoazoro1316]

I’ve seen a creator say that don’t think what you can take away, think what you can add. If you are eating what you want, add something that is healthy or smth

[@user-um7tw6kx4r6]

that's dumb

[@darkmatter345]

I went to a nutritionist and i was surprised that according to her i was eating pretty good - only tweak little stuff like eat a 2nd warm meal in the evening and try to add protein and veg for every meal

[@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans]

What does the temperature of the food change? I’m very interested now

[@darkmatter345]

@@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans apparently something about metabolism?

[@EmmaJohnsonShenanigans]

@@darkmatter345 ah ok, thank you

[@MundoDistantee]

One thing that is very true for me, I loooove watching What I Eat In a Day, but I'm ALWAYS thinking... they eat so little food, as you said, their lunch is like a snack for me, I always thought that was soooo weird. I'm vegan and I follow a lot of vegan influencers (big and small) and I'm always surprised about their portions because I eat A LOT MORE (and it's normal but it gets you thinking)

[@neldormiveglia1312]

Well, then have a nice day.

[@foliofolio]

if you only eat the same amount you use, you never will be anything but skinny.

[@1happypixie]

I'm tired of hearing this! Ik it's motivation but I wanna be satisfied with my own body, its not about being pretty

[@MaddieFishblob]

2:04 yea all that stuff is healthy - but all those aesthetic foods are mega tiny portions & they rarely have enough proteins to be filling! Like the most I’ve seen is 1 egg or a cpl ounces of chicken 😗 I was always hecka confused

[@bbhyuka]

zoe, would you ever make a video on how you built your metabolism!?

[@Mei-bg5wh]

currently reading "the subtle art of not giving a f*ck" by mark manson, and something that really stuck with me is this quote; "It lasers in on what you perceive your personal shortcomings and failures to already be, and then emphasizes them for you. You learn about the best ways to make money because you feel you don’t have enough money already. You stand in front of the mirror and repeat affirmations saying that you’re beautiful because you feel as though you’re not beautiful already. You follow dating and relationship advice because you feel that you’re unlovable already. You try goofy visualization exercises about being more successful because you feel as though you aren’t successful enough already.” and then it goes on to say that our crises are not longer material, but existential and spiritual. and by not giving a f*ck about them, it simply lets us laser in less and focus less on the "problems" that we think we have, and let life take its natural course. so what if we apply this to "tips on how to be happier" and "what i eat in a day" and other like-situations? it changes our entire perception. i'm still reading the book but i would recommend! thanks zoe xx

[@9Angstroms]

Love this quote. And I must say, you've sold the book to me! Will be checking this out, thank you for your comment 😊xx

[@Mei-bg5wh]

@@9Angstroms haha thanks! i'm glad i could help find something that interested you! take care! xx

[@annanicole5433]

My best friend and I had pretty much the same weight in high-school (it hasn't changed too much now, but I've gotten taller and our activity levels are different). We fit all the same clothes, same fitness level, the only difference was I was maybe half an inch taller? But I easily ate twice as much as she did every single day. If I tried to eat less I actually would end up gaining weight. That really helped me understand that different people literally have different requirements for their bodies

[@Mafer_football_arg]

All is balance, that's all :3 I learn every day how to choose what has nutrients and what makes me feel fine with my stomach.

[@korviscapetrova5269]

as my late grandmother used to say eat according to your culture, geographical climate and above all your budget. (love you nani 💔)

[@chief_scientist]

When you said zero added sugar for a whole year I felt so happy because I’m not alone. I used to have n eating disorder but now I’m getting a lot healthier and have a better mindset. 😢😊

[@divinenativewarriorjesus9523]

Ok princess thanks for the info

[@rosies9796]

I love how u areskijnny but represent and make ppl of all sizes feel comfortable .

[@SalwaElabbassi]

me waitinf zoe what i eat in a day

[@dariaborisova7490]

I struggled with a severe untreated eating disorder ages 15 to 17. I was constantly overdosing on laxatives and one day I had a severe overdose. Only then something clicked in my brain and I was like "Okay, either I try to heal or I will end up being fertilizer". Eating disorders are tough, it's hard to heal. I personally still suffer from the after math , since all of the pills and starvation lead to me developing two ulcers. No clothing size, beauty trend or look is worth it

[@princessuni767]

i can see how these negatively affect people. its horrible and thats how i felt at first but i began ignoring titles and the things they were saying in the videos. I would just pick between the different recipes i saw in the 'what i eat in a day videos' and i would make them myself. Its really helped me with my binge eating and has put me on a healthier diet. stay safe guys and take what people say online with a grain of salt. and also eat cake because cake is good.

[@fearlessly2]

The way you sit on that chair like my therapist about to whip me for listening to anything someone on tiktok said or did

[@nini-ic7is]

A moment on the lips forever on the hips

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

Chill

[@anushadanadamani284]

i think it's best to eat when you're actually hungry and eat how much you need. ofc treat urself with dessert and snacks every now. i won't lie, i like my abs a bit toned cuz i just feel more confident with it. it's something i can work on naturally so the question i had was why not? and this is a personal opinion! if people want to eat what they want to eat, i literally couldn't care less. and if they're healthy with such a diet, kudos to them.

[@vl8518]

tbh i am a skinny girl and i do eat whatever i want. while i do attribute that to a good metabolism, i find that the biggest thing i do is portion control. i dont eat 3 big meals a day, but rather i eat every few hours multiple times a day since the feeling of my stomach stretching from overeating usually hurts or feels uncomfortable. another thing that really helps is i try not to snack and if i do its something a bit healthier like seaweed snacks or a banana with peanut butter.

[@-_....-stars-...._-]

i wish i would have seen this before i started eating so little that i swear 2 sushi's ( not the roll but two pieces) was enough to almost puck of how full i felt im trying to ge back into working out after like 4 months and trying to steadily increase my food wish me luck :D

[@basmalafarag1000]

I just trust this girl a lot

[@lotsoflovemadelief]

"nothing tastes as good as deleting Tiktok forever and realizing you are already a beautiful human being'" because really u are...you cutie ^.^"

[@M-M911]

You’re so right!!! nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!!!! I just eat what my body needs… I don’t starve myself at all! I am super healthy!!!!! Eating light is so healthy! Light but nutritious!

[@pumpkab00]

Idea: "what I eat in a day as a dementia resident with swallowing problems" and it's all plates of puree food

[@robinorose8485]

I just hope that in further generations being healthy won't be called fat because I hate these people saying that healthy diet makes you fat NO IT DOESN'T YOU YOURSELF HAVE TO PREVENT FROM EATING JUNK FOOD DAILY