15 Reasons Why You Should Practice Intuitive Eating

Intuitive eating completely transformed my life and I want that for you too. Here are 15 reasons why you should practice intuitive eating.

15 Reasons Why You Should Practice Intuitive Eating

1. Intuitive Eating is associated with statistically and clinically relevant improvements in physiological measures (e.g., blood pressure, blood lipids), health behaviors (e.g., eating and activity habits), and psychosocial outcomes (e.g.; self-esteem and body image)
2. Diets don’t work and lead to preoccupation with food and your body
3. You can develop a healthy, joyful relationship with food, your body and movement
4. It can decrease anxiety and depression
5. Intuitive eating teaches you to connect your eating with how you feel, paying attention to food and mood, concentration, energy, fullness, satiety, hunger, pleasure, etc.
6. Intuitive Eating helps you understand that health is about so much more than food and exercise (stress levels, relationships, career satisfaction, spirituality, mental health and more)
7. You can discover what it means to YOU to be well-nourished in all areas of life
8. You don’t have to count calories, macros, carbs, etc.
9. You’ll have higher self-esteem and better body image
10. You can ENJOY food without guilt or shame
11. Becoming more mindful and intuitive will translate into all areas of your life
12. You’ll have more energy by listening to your body and eating foods that make you feel your best
13. You will develop more confidence and trust in yourself
14. You will have SO much more space in your life for the things that actually matter
15. Your overall quality of life can improve dramatically

So now that you’ve read this Introduction to Intuitive Eating Series (that started with What is Intuitive Eating?), I know you’re wondering, what’s next? How do I REALLY make peace with food and my body? I know you are craving more support because it’s sooo hard to let go of the misguided messages from diet culture. I get you. I’ve been there.

I can’t wait for you to join me on this journey!