A focus on restrictive diets can promote unhealthy relationships with food: e.g., labeling food good or bad.The wellness industry often promotes thinness as "healthy," leading to body dissatisfaction and dieting.
While seeking improved health from wellness approaches, people may go down a rabbit hole of misinformation. This is especially harmful when dealing with eating disorders. Recovery strategies emphasize the importance of food diversity, recognizing that all foods can have a role when consumed in moderation. Incorporating a balanced range of foods is beneficial for recovery.Some individuals may obsessively track metrics to measure their efforts in pursuing wellness. This can include calorie counting or meticulously monitoring exercise statistics like steps, duration, and repetitions.