Most people I talk to about eating are not actually short on information. They know vegetables are a good idea. They know eating when stressed can get a bit messy. They know what a healthy meal more or less looks like. What they usually do not know, at least not clearly, is whether they are … Read more
A lot of people like the sound of intuitive eating right up until they imagine what it might look like on a Tuesday night when they are stressed, tired, and standing in the kitchen picking at cereal straight from the box. That is usually the sticking point. People hear “trust your body” and think it … Read more
If you’ve spent years bouncing between being “good” with food and then eating half the kitchen because you’re fed up, intuitive eating can sound appealing. It can also sound a bit vague. People talk about food freedom and listening to your body, which is fine, but if you’re used to rules, apps, plans, and numbers, … Read more
A lot of people come to intuitive eating after years of dieting and then feel slightly conned by the whole thing. They stop tracking, stop trying to be “good”, give themselves permission to eat normal food again, and instead of feeling peaceful and free, they feel all over the place. They eat past full. They … Read more
Intuitive eating sounds simple when you first hear about it. Eat when you’re hungry.Stop when you’re full.Trust your body. For a lot of people, that idea feels like a relief after years of rules and plans. And then they try it, and instead of feeling calm and clear, everything feels more confusing than before. Hunger … Read more
Intuitive eating is one of those ideas that sounds appealing but often feels confusing in practice. Some people hear about it and think it means eating whatever you want, whenever you want. Others assume it’s unrealistic unless you’ve never dieted or struggled with food. A lot of people are curious about it but unsure whether … Read more