Life Kit Trust Your Gut: A Beginner's Guide To Intuitive Eating
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May 27, 2019 
Judith Matz, a clinical social worker specializing in intuitive eating, dives into the transformative journey of reconnecting with our body's hunger cues. She discusses the harmful effects of dieting on mental health and advocates for a more balanced approach to food. Judith emphasizes the importance of listening to personal cravings and practicing self-compassion. By embracing intuitive eating, we can foster a healthier relationship with food and improve body image, moving away from restrictive diets for a more fulfilling nutrition experience.
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Negative Diet Experiences
- Listeners shared negative dieting experiences, including binge eating and obsession with food.
- They described cycles of weight loss followed by regaining the weight, highlighting the common struggle with restrictive diets.
Weight Loss and Dieting
- Research suggests 90% of people who lose weight gain it back, creating a frustrating cycle.
- Restrictive diets can also lead to serious health issues like eating disorders.
Emotional Impact of Dieting
- One listener found herself crying over small weight fluctuations, demonstrating the emotional toll of dieting.
- She eventually discovered intuitive eating as an alternative approach.