by Barbara Spanjers
How many myths and misconceptions are there about intuitive eating? Let me count the ways. Because dieting (even if it doesn’t use the word “diet”) is the dominant framework out there, these misunderstandings are understandable. It can be difficult...
by Barbara Spanjers
You may have heard that diets don’t work,1 and that intuitive eating is an alternative. But just what is intuitive eating? In short, it’s about building trust in your body to know what, when, and how much to eat. Sounds simple, right? But simple is not...
by Barbara Spanjers
Raise your hand if you just “know” you’ll fail at Intuitive Eating. Maybe you’ve already had that experience. At its heart, Intuitive Eating is a way to help you heal your relationship with food. Research studies indicate that this non-diet...
by Barbara Spanjers
“Ugh, I feel fat!” What woman hasn’t ever said that to herself at some point? For many women, negative self-talk related to body image is common. Unfortunately, it’s almost always meant as a self-putdown. Even when the self is not to blame for...
by Barbara Spanjers
If the title of this article seems surprising, stick with me. Over the last few weeks, you’ve started shifting your way of being and how that relates to eating. So far I’ve suggested you be: grateful, nourished, mindful, self-compassionate, and curious. Within those...
