Intuitive Eating for Optimal Health
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Hi everyone! I've been practicing intuitive eating for about a year now, and I've found it to be incredibly beneficial for both my physical and mental well-being. Intuitive eating has helped me develop a much healthier relationship with food, and I'm excited to share my thoughts and experiences with you all.
For those who may not be familiar with the concept, intuitive eating involves listening to your body's natural hunger and fullness cues, focusing on satisfaction and enjoyment, and being in tune with your body's needs. It's not about counting calories or following strict diet rules, but rather about cultivating a sense of trust in your body's wisdom.
One of the key aspects of intuitive eating is learning to honor your hunger. This means that when you feel hungry, you should eat. Sounds simple, right? But for many of us, we've been conditioned to ignore our hunger cues, which can lead to overeating or feeling guilty about eating. By paying attention to these signals, we can better regulate our food intake and avoid the common cycle of restrictive dieting and binge eating.
Another important aspect is making peace with food. This means letting go of the idea that certain foods are "good" or "bad" and recognizing that all foods can be part of a balanced and enjoyable diet. By allowing yourself to eat a wide variety of foods, you can prevent feelings of deprivation that often lead to overeating and poor food choices.
One thing I've noticed since adopting intuitive eating is that my body naturally gravitates toward healthier choices most of the time. I still enjoy the occasional indulgence, but I find that I'm much more in tune with what my body truly needs and wants. As a result, I've experienced increased energy levels, improved digestion, and more stable mood.
I know that intuitive eating may not be the right approach for everyone, but I believe it's worth exploring if you're looking to develop a healthier, more sustainable relationship with food. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences with intuitive eating as well. Let's continue the conversation and support each other on this journey to optimal health and longevity!
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Are there any scientific papers on Intuitive Eating?
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@Connie https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33786858/
Results: Intuitive eating was inversely associated with multiple indices of eating pathology, body image disturbances, and psychopathology (rs = -.23 to -.58). Intuitive eating was positively associated with numerous positive psychological constructs, such as positive body image, self-esteem, and wellbeing (rs = .20 to .58). Men reported higher levels of intuitive eating than women (d = 0.39), with differences being largest in Caucasian samples. Meta-analytic path analyses strongly supported the hypothesized pathways specified in the Acceptance Model of Intuitive Eating.
Conclusions: There is a strong evidence base for intuitive eating's connection to numerous adaptive psychological constructs. Attention should now shift toward prospective and experimental designs so that the temporal nature of these relationships can be identified.
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I've found intuitive eating to be life-changing! No more guilt or shame around food, just listening to my body's cues and enjoying what I eat. It took time, but it's been such a rewarding journey to a healthier and happier me! ๐งก
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Looking to adopt this eating approach after achieving my desired weight loss, I'm curious about how you distinguished between mindful eating choices and intense sugar cravings that could potentially lead to a binge.
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