[S1 E24] Hot Take Summer: What exactly is intuitive eating? Does it really work?
Have you ever considered trying intuitive eating?
Embracing intuitive eating can be transformative as it encourages us to explore and expand our perspective on our individual health. Unlike restrictive diets, intuitive eating allows you to honor your unique needs and preferences, develop a deeper understanding of your body, and cultivate trust and awareness in your body. It is a flexible and sustainable way of nourishing yourself, recognizing that your body and preferences may change over time. If you feel trapped in a constant cycle of food-related struggles and are ready to break free from diet culture and heal your relationship with food, intuitive eating might be the solution you are looking for.
In today's episode, I will kick off our three-month series, Hot Take Summer, by delving into intuitive eating. Join me as I explore what intuitive eating truly means, what it’s and isn’t, debunking myths, and sharing real-life experiences with my clients and myself. Stay tuned to the end and uncover the beauty and benefits of intuitive eating as well as my Hot Take on today’s topic.
In today’s episode, we cover:
[00:00:01] Intro and what in for you in today's episode
[00:02:50] What intuitive eating is all about and its history
[00:04:57] Macro counting role in enhancing intuitive eating
[00:09:26] The positives of intuitive eating as a whole
[00:16:37] The negative side of intuitive eating
[00:28:38] Criticism that you might get around intuitive eating
[00:38:24] My overall perspective on intuitive eating
[00:37:48] My Hot Take on how to embrace and explore intuitive eating
[00:43:41] Wrap up and the best way to get in touch and stay connected
Notable Quotes
“Intuitive eating is a non-dietary approach that works to heal your relationship with food and your body by cultivating trust and awareness in your body.” [03:32]
“Macro counting turns in intuitive eating; people who are best in intuitive eating most definitely had macro counting to some extent to get to that point.” [06:10]
“If you don't understand the food you are eating and how it’s going to affect you, which is what you learn from macro counting, you will not be able to achieve intuitive eating.” [06:21]
“If you don’t like the fact that intuitive eating is open-ended, you are probably in that category where taking something that is open-ended and creating structure around it is a better methodology.” [27:29]
”Intuitive eating is all about internal regulation, Self-care, inclusivity, body respect, and coping skills, it makes your personal nutrition and health accessible.” [37:26]
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