Intuitive eating is gaining popularity in the wellness world today, but there is a deeper meaning beyond its celebrity status. Here’s why learning to listen to your body’s needs can help you.
What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is an approach to eating that has nothing to do with diets, meal plans, willpower, or discipline. Intuitive eating is about listening to and trusting your body.
There are many signs and signals to determine and assess your relationship with food. Let’s be clear: intuitive eating is not a diet. Because everyone’s body is different, there is no strict, predetermined portion sizes, no meal plans, no counting calories, banned foods, or ignored cravings. The most experienced and successful intuitive eaters are able to eat whatever they want without feeling guilty. By listening closely to your body, you can begin to understand when, what, and how much to eat to be your best self.
Intuitive eating is made up of ten core principles: