“Eating well is a form of self-respect”

“Eating well is a form of self-respect” is a food saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that eating well and taking care of one’s body are important forms of self-respect. Self-respect is often thought of only in psychological forms.
   
“Eating well is a form of self-respect” was published in the Chicago (IL) Tribune on November 26, 1979, but the saying didn’t become popular until 2015—probably from an image. “Eating well is a form of self-respect” was posted on Twitter on January 21, 2015.
   
     
26 November 1979, Chicago (IL) Tribune, “After 5 cook: Eating well as a form of self-respect” by Cheryl Lavin, sec. 6, pg. 4, col. 2:
A satisfied smile might be symbolic of the Hungarian-born (Laszlo—ed,) Kondor’s decidedly European attitude toward life, food, and fashion models. “To me, eating well is a form of self-respect.”
     
Twitter     
Sir Hugh.
@Just_Hugh
” Eating well is a form of self-respect. “
6:07 AM - 21 Jan 2015
   
Twitter
Marina
@MarinaAoude
eating well is a form of self-respect
12:50 PM - 16 Feb 2015
   
Twitter
Fuck it.. I’m God
@Smoove_Lyrics
Eating well is a form of self-respect
6:21 PM - 21 Feb 2015
 
Ashley Somers Fitness 
Eating Well Is A Form of Self Respect
July 06, 2015 /  Ashley Somers
 
Twitter
Broccoli City
@BroccoliCity
Eating well is a form of self-respect. #foodforthought
2:20 PM - 1 Apr 2015
 
Reddit—Loseit
Eating well is a form of self respect. (self.loseit)
submitted March 20, 2016 by noonya
I read this quote on Twitter and it stuck with me. The further along I go on my weight loss journey, the more I realize that it’s not about the food or the taste; it’s about me and how I feel about myself.
 
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You posted the quote on Instagram, “Eating well is a form of self-respect.” What did you mean by that?
People think about dieting and nutrition often as sort of a punishment or a form of torture. Often, people feel like if they’re enjoying their food, then obviously it must not be healthy. And I feel like that’s the exact opposite way to look at it. There’s lots of things about healthy food that can be delicious and satisfying, and it shouldn’t be about deprivation.
     
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Little Roast Co.
December 16, 2017 ·
Eating well is a form of self-respect. 😎
 
Google Books
Title Eating Well Is a Form of Self-Respect: Nutrition Writing Journal Lined, Diary, Notebook for Men and Women
Toned Notes Series
Author Not Only Not Only Journals
Contributor I Live to Journal
Publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018
ISBN 198763103X, 9781987631036
Length 112 pages
 
PhenQ
100 motivational weight loss quotes to keep you inspired
January 16, 2018
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Eating well is a form of self respect.