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Intuitive eating is a hot topic right now.
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The intuitive eating argument would likely be no.
Do you just go to bed and ignore your bodys hunger signals?
I would say no, as would the intuitive-eating approach.
The short answer: Not really, to be honest.
Now let me explain how I got there.
So when I first learned about intuitive eating, I was resistant.
Another part of my resistance had to do with many doctors orders.
Another part had to do with the patient themselves.
Ive heard Evelyn Tribole give the example of shoe size when explaining this concept.
We wouldn’t have a go at squeeze a size-10 foot into a size-6 shoe, right?
For the most part, we accept our shoe size as something neutral and move on.
Why, then, do we expect anything different of our bodies?
Diet culture also sells us the idea that smaller isnt just better; its healthier.
Weight is one marker of health, but it isfar from the only one.
This contradicts multiple core principles of intuitive eating, including reject the diet mentality and make peace with food.
According to the intuitive-eatingwebsite, making peace with food involves giving yourself unconditional permission to eat.
Ive seen this happen time and time again with clients.
So my answer to the question is: No, intuitive eating and weight loss arent really compatible.
This is because intuitive eating and weight loss are not answers to the same question.
They are, in and of themselves, their own distinct goals.
Can you work toward two different goals at the same?
Some questions I may ask include: Has the pursuit of weight loss worked long-term?
What did you have to give up to make it get to a lower body weight?
Did it take an emotional toll?
Did you feel good physically?
I consider myself curvy, but I still have an incredible amount of thin privilege.
Going against that grain can be exhausting.
At the end of the day, your body is your business.
It takes time, but its worth it.
Shes also the cofounder ofFood Heaven, an online resource for delicious and nutritious living.
To sign up for virtual nutrition coaching with Jessica, visitJessica Jones Nutrition.
