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Q+A: I often find it hard to know when I’m hungry or not, and a friend recently told me I wasn’t eating enough- although I don’t feel hungry? I’ve had eating disorder tendencies in the past and although I’m not restricting I feel this may be a result?
I have been working (for a while now) on intuitive eating. And I tend to focus on eating every three to four hours but if I feel hungry before three hours I usually ignore my hunger and wait because I shouldn’t be hungry at that time… (right?)
Anonymous asked: Hi, I’m new to the concept of intuitive eating and have some questions. I’m pretty sure I’ve struggled with an undiagnosed ED for several years. I’m concerned that I generally eat in an unhealthy way. I’m tired of battling my appetite all the time, but how do I know what to eat and …
Anonymous asked: I am usually ____lbs, but now I’ve gained weight and I am ____lbs. Whenever I stop dieting, I put on weight. How do I get back to my normal weight? Thank-you for your message. It concerns me that you are so interested in numbers. Weight is a TERRIBLE indicator of health (as are …
Q+A: If I stop dieting, I regain weight – how do I get back to my ‘normal’ weight? Read More »
Hi Lauren! First of all, thank you for having such a great blog. Second, I wanted to talk to you. I have had taste hunger ALL FREAKING DAY for about a month, and been eating way too much every day. I just love food so much! Since I have a fast metabolism I haven’t gained …
Q+A: I always find myself eating too much. Please help! Read More »
I love your tumblr ! Really inspiring !! But I am confused…, if I understand well, when starting intuitive eating I should eat chocolate and whatever I crave ? Thank-you so much! 🙂 In short: yes. But to expand on that: Intuitive Eating is based on the Eating Guidelines, which are: Eat when you are …
Q+A: So I should eat chocolate and whatever I crave ? Read More »
I often get asked this question – and it’s very valid , because if Intuitive Eating is all about honouring your hunger/fullness, then what if you don’t feel hungry when you wake up? I am always careful how I respond to this queries because given my history with food/eating and my understanding of eating disorders …
Your journey back to Intuitive Eating depends on how long you’ve been dieting, how strongly entrenched your diet thinking is, how long you’ve been using food to cope with life, how willing you are to trust yourself, and how willing you are to trust yourself, and how willing you are to make weight loss a …
Q+A: How long will it take to become an Intuitive Eater? Read More »