Ever feel like you’re out of touch with your body’s signals when it comes to when to eat, what to eat, and/or how much?
Guess what? You are not alone.
It’s especially common if you’ve been following diets or restrictive eating patterns to lose or gain weight, or because of participating in sports that emphasize a certain “look” or use weight classes. Which reminds me of when my son was on the wrestling team. He only wrestled for one season because he didn’t like skipping dinner the night before a match to ensure he made weight.
This kind of dieting can interfere with knowing our bodies natural cues.
Relearning how to recognize and trust your body’s signals can take time, patience and practice. But it is such a gift to yourself! Here’s a great quote:
“Good nutrition isn’t rigid, restrictive, or complicated.” – Unknown that is why I believe in balance nutrition
One of the biggest fears people have when they start out with intuitive eating is thinking they will start eating foods they think are “bad” for them, and not want to stop.
The real truth is that if you’re following the principles of intuitive eating, this is very unlikely to happen.
You need to trust yourself. Over time, your body will rebalance, and you’ll easily be able to recognize what feels good and what doesn’t.
If you’re just getting started and are experimenting with intuitive eating, it’s a good idea to keep this basic info handy:
#1. Drink enough water (at least half your body’s weight in ounces every day). However if you are working out, your body needs more.
#2. Protein is the most satiating nutrient – it will help you stay feeling fuller, longer. (Note: this doesn’t make it “good” or “bad,” but if you find yourself feeling hungry soon after eating, adding it to your meals can help.)
#3. Fiber and nutrient-dense foods (like veggies) will help your body function optimally. The combination of water and fiber help move waste out of your body
#4. Some foods (like sugary, processed foods) can affect your hormones, leading you to want to eat more – i.e., you might get a headache or feel super tired or grouchy if you suddenly stop eating them. So limit those and track how they make you feel when you eat them
#5. Studies prove “ultra-processed” foods drive us to eat more, plus they generally don’t contain as many healthy nutrients as unprocessed foods.
And if you find you are really struggling to tap into your body’s signals, you might want to reach out to a coach or nutritionist which I am both and have my 10 day detox starting Monday, which can help you reset your body so it’s easier to tap into how it is communicating with you once all of the junk is out of it. I will be talking more about intuitive eating so stay tuned.
Make it an amazing day, ciao
Phyllis Thompson
If you’re still reading this, that means your health is important to you! Let’s hop on a quick call to see if there’s anything I can do to help (or point you in the right direction). No obligation to buy just shoot me an email at Phyllis@beastmomfitness.com