Does FOMO Sabotage Your Eating Goals?
Briefly

Social situations often lead to unhealthy eating habits due to the desire to follow social norms and indulge in foods typically avoided. This phenomenon, known as fear of missing out (FOMO), influences individuals to overindulge at gatherings, despite intentions to maintain a healthy diet. As a result, choices become complicated by emotional responses, habits, and external eating environments. Ultimately, this behavior can lead to feelings of guilt and regret after deviating from healthier options in social settings, highlighting the challenges in balancing social interactions and nutrition goals.
Overindulging as a consequence of following the crowd in social situations is extremely common. It can be a person's nemesis when it comes to wanting to stick to a healthy diet.
Social situations can easily tempt us to go with the flow. We may rationalize that we have been 'good' all week and find ourselves wanting to cut loose.
Read at Psychology Today
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