RESPECT SATIETY = FULLNESS.
Just like we talked about honoring your appetite the same goes for knowing when to stop eating. I love bringing in the analogy of children because it is so just built into their bodies. That means it was in yours at some point too, we just need to find it! Children haven't been messed up by our diet American mind-set yet and naturally know when they are full. I have talked to a lot of moms who blame the 300 extra calories per day coming from eating their children's leftovers. Don't just shovel in food, while watching tv or checking your phone. Really experience food and learn when your body cues you to stop. No one likes feeling stuffed, and it's just as unpleasant as being hungry. So why do we keep eating? If you have no idea what feeling satisfied feels like then eat slowly at your next meal. When you think you feel something and can tell you're slowing down wait about 10 minutes and drink 4-8 ounces of water. If at the end of the 10 minutes you are still hungry eat a few more bites and then assess again. Eventually the cues will be second nature. #intuitiveeating #cleaneats #dietitian #livewellgr #foodie #foodblogger #empowerwomen #diet #foodiegam #empower #detox #fruits #veggies
GOOD FOOD. GOOD MOOD. Duh.
Honoring your appetite has to be a key priority. Always. Haven't you ever wondered how those little people we raise have so much energy and some days just do NOT eat. And then other days they have had three huge meals before lunch? We are born with the ability to recognize hunger and should view our hunger as a means of self-care. I hear and talk to women everyday who are following strict diet plans and the easy concept of listening to your body and eating when you're hungry is completely ignored. It becomes this strict list of what you can and can not have and when you can and can not eat. It makes hunger look like the bad guy. Hunger really is your body telling you it's time to replenish your energy sources. The only time I personally would be OK to not refuel is right before bed time. If you feel hungry DO NOT start snacking because you're going to be sleeping which will make your metabolism drop. You will wake up and be ready for breakfast which is the MOST important meal of the day! Take home point: Hunger is a gift, respect it and honor your appetite.
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Intuitive Eating 101
Please follow along as I share a series on intuitive eating. I get the privilege of caring for women of all ages and through all stages of life including pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. I have a huge passion for healthy living and healthy eating. I see a need and a strong pattern of disordered eating among women through all stages of life and its something that we really don't talk enough about. As much as I enjoy counseling patients in the office, a 15 minute appointment is never enough to unravel all of the problems that encompass our world of dieting. Maybe you've brought up symptoms to your doctor and felt pushed aside. To help address my inability to meet patients needs in the office I've decided to come at it this way. Around 6pm every night for the next week or so I'll be posting some good vibes about eating well, living well and ways to stop that guilt that surrounds the decisions behind what to eat.
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According to NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) ‘between 40-50% of women are dieting at any given time’ and get this… 95% of them will regain all the lost weight (or more) within five years. This begs us to admit that not only does dieting not work for the long term but IT MAKES THINGS WORSE! Evelyn Tribole, a fellow registered dietitian & author of ‘Intuitive eating : A Revolutionary Program That Works’ calls it out like it is and is totally on point. She states that eating intuitively means trusting your body, which won’t cue you to ever eat too much or too little. By trusting your body her theory shows that we will end up desiring appropriate amounts of specifically healthy food and exercising because it feels good vs. simply for calorie burning. Can it really be that simple? YES! IT IS! I am there and I am helping others get there too and it has been one of the most rewarding journeys of my life.
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