Life Kit Reframing (And Reclaiming) Your Relationship With Food
Apr 29, 2021
Judith Matz, a clinical social worker specializing in intuitive eating, discusses the transformative practice of reconnecting with our bodies and fostering a healthy relationship with food. She highlights the detrimental effects of traditional dieting, sharing insights on emotional distress and the importance of embracing intuitive eating principles. The conversation encourages listening to hunger cues, celebrating food variety, and cultivating self-compassion in our eating habits. Judith also addresses common myths surrounding body image and emphasizes joy over restriction.
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Negative Diet Experiences
- Listeners shared negative dieting experiences, including obsession with food and weight fluctuations.
- One listener cried over a 0.2-pound weight gain, highlighting the emotional toll of restrictive diets.
Dieting Ineffectiveness
- Research suggests 90% of people regain lost weight, making dieting a frustrating cycle.
- Restrictive diets can also lead to serious health issues like eating disorders.
Intuitive Eating Basics
- Intuitive eating involves trusting your body's hunger cues and not worrying about food choices.
- Focus on eating when your body tells you it's hungry and stop when you feel satisfied.