Restriction is commonly used as a strategy for control. Eat less. Cut more. Be stricter.
Biologically, restriction increases stress. Hunger hormones rise. Focus on food intensifies. Willpower weakens.
Overeating is not a lack of discipline. It is a predictable response to deprivation.
Consistent, balanced eating stabilises blood sugar and reduces urgency around food. Flexibility supports sustainability.
The body responds better to trust than control.