If diet culture wasn’t so toxic, Intuitive Eating would just be called eating!
About Intuitive Eating
The first edition of Intuitive Eating was published in 1995 by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. The authors define Intuitive Eating as a mind-body, self-care eating framework which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought. It is an evidenced-based model with a validated assessment scale and over 150 studies showing benefit to date.
Intuitive Eating is comprised of the following 10 principles:
Reject the Diet Mentality
Honor Your Hunger
Make Peace with Food
Challenge the Food Police
Discover the Satisfaction Factor
Feel Your Fullness
Cope with Your Emotions with Kindness
Respect Your Body
Movement - Feel the Difference
Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition
Intuitive Eating is NOT:
The “eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full” diet
A tool for weight loss or gain
“giving up” and eating whatever you want, whenever you want
My favorite podcast introduction to Intuitive Eating *
(*FYI - start at the 20-min mark if meditation is not your thing!)
