International No Diet Day

When:
🗓️ May 6

Since:
🥂 1992

Calories don’t count on International No Diet Day, right? 🍽️⛽️🔓⚖️🪞

A Holiday We Can All Stomach!

Today is all about the sweet taste of freedom, where the shackles of calorie counting and portion control are tossed aside like yesterday’s kale chips. Guilt takes a backseat and enjoyment becomes the driver.
Fret no more, weary warriors of the food pyramid, because May 6th brings a glorious day of delicious defiance: International No Diet Day!

Although this isn’t necessarily about throwing calorie counting out the window and face-planting into a vat of frosting.
International No Diet Day is about building a healthier relationship with food. One built on mindful choices, intuitive eating and, yes, even a little indulgence.
Today we detox our bodies and minds from the disinformation about diets!

The Origin of International No Diet Day

International No Diet Day was created by Mary Evans Young, the director of the British group “Diet Breakers”
Young, who, tired of the constant pressure to shrink herself, decided to create a day where people could step off the diet treadmill and appreciate their bodies as they are.
Originally, May 5th was the chosen date, but thanks to some calendar-confusing Californians who mistook it for Cinco de Mayo (because apparently, tacos aren’t on the “diet” menu?), Young shifted the festivities to May 6, coincidentally her own birthday.
Talk about having your cake and eating it too!

Since 1998, organizations like the International Size Acceptance Association (ISAA) and the National Organization for Women (NOW) have also started observing this day.
No longer confined to British borders, International No Diet Day quickly blossomed into a global movement, proving that sometimes, the most delicious revolutions begin with a picnic basket.

Feasting on Facts, Not Fads

When we hear the word “diet” we often think of restrictions, calorie counting and saying no to our favorite foods.
But the true essence of dieting lies not in deprivation. Diet simply means “the kinds of food that a person habitually eats” It’s not a four-letter word for deprivation.
Food is fuel, not the enemy!

Body positivity isn’t just about accepting your body, it’s about loving it, cherishing it and treating it with respect. A healthy mind and a healthy body are intrinsically intertwined, each dependent on the other for vibrant vitality.

So, let’s toss aside the notion of diets as punishment and prioritize self-care in all its forms, from indulging in a decadent dessert to practicing mindfulness and gratitude. Life is too short to spend it counting calories and worrying about the size of our jeans.
So go ahead, have that extra slice of pizza, but also remember to eat your veggies!

Say ‘Yes’ To Yum!

Today, every bite is guilt-free. Enjoy!
And because you know that your body is a temple, but also not a trash can. Choose wisely! Ditch the cheap sheet-cake with that terrible aftertaste and choose the indulgence that is at least worth its calories. You are what you eat and you’re NOT cheap or fake! Love yourself, respect yourself and go for that decadent haute cuisine feast you secretly were craving!
Or maybe dust off your grandma’s waffle iron and make a sizzling batch of those fresh and fragrant, cinnamon-laced wonders. Savor every decadent bite with homemade whipped cream and the best syrup you can afford or that top-shelf compote spiced with saffron and ceylon cinnamon.

And if anyone questions your breakfast of champions, just tell them Wild Calendar sanctioned this delicious display of self-care and they’re more than welcome to join the fun!

TL;DR: Too Luscious; Didn’t Restrict

Thank you for reading, my dear sinner. International No Diet Day is all about celebrating all shapes and sizes and reminding ourselves that food is fuel, yes, but it’s also a source of pleasure and connection.
Eating well is a form of self-respect. So let’s celebrate the freedom to nourish both body and soul equally without apology.
May your plates be overflowing with flavor and your body feel satisfied.