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"Yes, But... I Want to Be Thin - the biggest block to intuitive eating"
Intuitive eating makes so much sense in theory. Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full, and trust your body to regulate itself...
Feb 4, 20255 min read


What Is an Unhealthy Relationship with Food?
Having a healthy relationship with food means eating in a way that nourishes both your body and mind, without guilt, anxiety or obsession. Unfortunately, many people struggle with an unhealthy relationship with food, often without realising it. Diet culture, emotional eating and restrictive habits can all contribute to a negative mindset around eating. But what does an unhealthy relationship with food actually look like? Diet culture, emotional eating and restrictive habits c
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Intuitive Eating is for Everyone!
Discovering the Benefits of Intuitive Eating for Every Walk of Life Intuitive eating is a refreshing, non-diet approach to food that...
Feb 3, 20254 min read


Honour Your Health with Gentle Nutrition: (Principle 10 The Final Step Intuitive Eating)
Principle 10 of Intuitive Eating: Honour Your Health with Gentle Nutrition serves as the final step in the intuitive eating journey....
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Movement: Feel the Difference – Embracing Joyful Physical Activity (Principle 9 Intuitive Eating)
Principle 9 of Intuitive Eating: Movement – Feel the Difference shifts the focus from exercise as a punishment to movement as a...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Respect Your Body: Embracing Your Unique Shape and Needs (Principle 8 Intuitive Eating)
Principle 8 of Intuitive Eating: Respect Your Body encourages individuals to cultivate acceptance and appreciation for their bodies,...
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Coping with Your Emotions with Kindness: The Heart of Intuitive Eating (Principle 7 Intuitive Eating)
Emotional eating is often viewed negatively, but the reality is that food and emotions are deeply connected. Principle 7 of Intuitive...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Feel Your Fullness: Reconnecting with Your Body’s Signals (Principle 6 Intuitive Eating)
Principle 6 of Intuitive Eating: Feel Your Fullness is all about tuning into your body’s internal cues to recognise when you’ve had...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Challenge the Food Police: Breaking Free from Diet Culture’s Rules (Principle 4 Intuitive Eating)
One of the most liberating principles of intuitive eating is Principle 4: Challenge the Food Police . The "Food Police" is not a real...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Understanding Disordered Eating: A Roadblock to Intuitive Eating
In the pursuit of a healthy relationship with food, it is essential to recognise and understand the concept of disordered eating....
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Unmasking Diet Culture: Clearing the Path to Intuitive Eating
In today's society, the term "diet culture" has become a buzzword, and for good reason. It's essential to understand what diet culture is...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Tackling Body Objectification: A Key to Intuitive Eating
Not many people know about tackling body objectification because they don't know what it is. So, what is it? Well, it's "what is the...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Discover the Satisfaction Factor (Principle 5 Intuitive Eating)
Intuitive eating, a revolutionary approach to nourishing the body and nurturing the mind, comprises ten principles designed to help...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Finding Support and Healing: Getting Help for Overeating
Overeating is a common challenge many people face in today's culture, where food is readily available, and emotional triggers often lead...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Embracing Your Unique Body Image: A Journey Towards Intuitive Eating
Body image refers to how we perceive, think about, and feel towards our bodies. It's not merely about physical appearance but also...
Jan 31, 20253 min read


Empowering Women: Breaking the Chains of Self-Silencing for Mental Health
In the intricate tapestry of life, women often find themselves entangled in the threads of societal expectations, cultural norms and...
Jan 30, 20253 min read


The Fear of Taking Up Space: How this Affects Women's Relationship with Food
In a world that often demands women to be small, both physically and metaphorically, the fear of taking up space can profoundly impact...
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Emotional Eating
Before intuitive eating becomes natural, people grapple with the question "why do I eat emotionally?" To answer this it's crucial to...
Jan 30, 20253 min read


The Pitfalls of Perfectionism: Why Perfectionist Thinking is Not Helpful
Perfectionism is a trait that many people aspire to possess, believing it to be a path to success and excellence. Most dieters and...
Jan 30, 20253 min read


What is a "Grounding Breath"?
A Path to Inner Calm and Clarity In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's all too easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or...
Jan 30, 20253 min read
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