Intuitive Eating Principle 9 is my favorite one to talk about. Exercise- Feel the Difference. Exercise should not be punishment, it should be an activity we look forward to doing because of the way it makes our body FEEL. I'm so excited to share more about this with you today in hopes that it ... Read More about Intuitive Eating Principle 9 (Exercise- Feel the Difference)
Intuitive Eating Principle 8 (Respect Your Body)
Of all the Intuitive Eating Principles, the 8th principle, Respect Your Body has been the hardest for me. Learning to respect my body is a process I am still working on, so as I share more about this principle, please know I am still figuring this all out. I used to HATE my body. Absolutely hate ... Read More about Intuitive Eating Principle 8 (Respect Your Body)
Intuitive Eating Principle 7 (Cope with Your Emotions without Using Food)
When I entered therapy for binge eating disorder in 2008 I didn't realize how much I was using food to cope with my emotions. Over the last 10 years, I've gotten pretty good at realizing when I'm eating for hunger and when I'm eating to serve an emotion.Learning this did not happen ... Read More about Intuitive Eating Principle 7 (Cope with Your Emotions without Using Food)
My One Word for 2019
For the last several years I have chosen to abandon the idea of a New Years resolution, and instead choose one word that I can focus on for the year. The word I choose is how I want to feel, or what I want my year to look like.A few of my past words have beenIntentional Brave ... Read More about My One Word for 2019
Intuitive Eating Principle Six (Discover the Satisfaction Factor)
Life has been crazy the last few weeks and I haven't gotten my Intuitive Eating post out to you on time. But, here it is! Intuitive Eating Principle Six... Discover the Satisfaction Factor.As a former dieter I saw food as something that always needed to be controlled, measured and ... Read More about Intuitive Eating Principle Six (Discover the Satisfaction Factor)