Nadia – August-September 2019

Be instinctive

5

Whatdoesyourbodyneed

rightnow?Notonlydowewantto

honourourtastebudsbutit’s

equallyimportanttohonourour

body’sneeds.It’sabout

understandingthatit’swhatwedo

mostofthetimethatmatters,rather

thanworryingabouta few‘treats’.

Listen to

your body

BASED ON THE BOOK OF THE SAME NAME BY EVELYN TRIBOLE AND ELYSE RESCH, INTUITIVE EATING

CAN HELP US MAKE PEACE WITH FOOD AND LEARN TO DITCH DIETING RULES AND RESTRICTIONS.

NUTRITION COACH AND AUTHOR MICHELLE YANDLE SHARES FIVE PRINCIPLES TO GET YOU STARTED

MichelleYandleis theauthorof

TheEmpoweredEatingHandbook

andA Dietfor7 Generations.

Sherunsonlinecourseshelping

NewZealandershealtheir

relationshipwithfoodthrough

‘empoweredeating’.

1

Have you been on and off diets
throughout your life? Intuitive
eating recognises that most of the
time diets fail, and it encourages you
to throw out those quick-fix diet
books and start taking care of your
body in ways that are long-lasting
and compassionate.

2

It’s okay to be hungry. When we eat

intuitively, or mindfully, we’re able to

start listening to our body’s natural

feelings of hunger and fullness.

Honouring your hunger is about

getting enough to eat, ensuring

plenty of variety and eating until

you feel satisfied.

3

Throw out the rule book. Eating

well can be confusing, and mixed

messages abound regarding what’s

considered good and bad for our

bodies. Intuitive eating encourages

us to let go of the restrictions and

enjoy food again. All foods can fit

into a healthy diet, but when we

restrict something, our cravings for

those forbidden foods only intensify.

4

Are you eating your emotions?
Sometimes our need to feed has
nothing to do with hunger and
everything to do with our mindset
and emotions. Intuitive eating
encourages us to give ourselves
options other than food when we’re
tempted to eat emotionally.

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