Intuitive eating… You’ve probably heard this term thrown around before, but what does it really mean? And does it actually work? Holistic health coach Isabel Foxen Duke shares some thoughts on the matter.
The #1 Reason Intuitive Eating Fails
When did “intuitive eating” become the Hunger & Fullness Diet? Can someone please explain to me why the world has forgotten the “intuition” part of “intuitive eating?”
Because let me tell you, “intuitive eating” does NOT mean “eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re full…or else.”
It means using that little voice inside of you, that also reminds you to lock your door before you fall asleep, and not go home with that asshole you met at some bar.
Your intuition is a product of your mind, body and spiritual knowing. It’s a part of your body (hence hunger and fullness play an important role in guiding it), but it’s not ONLY your body.
It’s also informed by logic, environment, as well as something entirely different — something metaphysical; something only you can know in yourself.
It’s the voice that tells you what to order at a restaurant, when you’re not all that hungry, but want to enjoy food and festivities with friends (If you’ve emailed me and asked me what to do when “you’re not hungry” and have set dinner plans, you’re definitely on the Hunger and Fullness Diet, and not eating intuitively).
Bring the “intuition” back into your intuitive eating journey, and your world will change. Not just your food, Your World. Hint: Intuitive eating is practice for intuitive living, and vice versa. They can not be successfully separated.
Note: This article was re-posted from www.isabelfoxenduke.com. For more of Isabel’s writing on the topic, click here.
