Why it worked
The creator taps into a relatable, albeit concerning, past mindset about food and body image, creating a sense of vulnerability and shared experience that resonates with viewers who may have had similar thoughts or struggles.
Summary
The creator shares a personal anecdote about a past disordered eating belief where they didn't believe calories were real and would eat large snacks without concern. They reflect on this past mindset, implying a journey towards a healthier relationship with food.
Structure
- 1Confession of past belief about calories
- 2Explanation of the flawed logic
- 3Example of extreme eating behavior
- 4Realization that nothing was real
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Is this a safe space to say I used to think calories weren't actually real and that there's no way high calorie things could physically be that dense so it didn't matter if I ate a 1000 calorie snack bc nothing was real