Show Notes
If you're curious about intuitive eating but still secretly hoping it leads to weight loss, this episode is for you. Let me be clear: Wanting to lose weight does not disqualify you from intuitive eating. At the same time, trying to use intuitive eating as a weight loss strategy will sabotage the entire process. In this episode, I walk you through the real dilemma so many people get stuck in: being exhausted by dieting, craving peace with food, AND still feeling terrified of weight gain. We'll separate desire from behavior, unpack why weight control feels like safety, and talk about what intuitive eating actually asks of you. We'll also talk about the illusion of control that weight provides, the cultural myths behind it, and why tolerating the discomfort of not controlling your weight is often the missing piece.
Most importantly, I'm going to paint you a picture of what life looks like when intuitive eating is actually integrated: eating feels easy, you trust your hunger, movement is gentle and flexible, less body obsession, and your life is no longer tethered to the scale. If you're ready to stop straddling the line between dieting and intuitive eating, this episode will help you understand what's really being asked of you, and why it's worth it even without weight promises.
Episode Highlights -Why wanting weight loss ≠ practicing weight loss -How clinging to the scale keeps you stuck in performative intuitive eating -What "set point" really means and why chronic dieting backfires -How fear of weight gain interferes with hunger, fullness, satisfaction, and trust -What actually changes when intuitive eating is working (hint: it's not the number on the scale)
Today's Wellness Woo is creatine.
Resources Mentioned - Sign up here for the Braver Than the Scale FREE 5-Day Challenge! - Read "You Just Need to Lose Weight (And 19 Other Myths About Fat People)" by Aubrey Gordon
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Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey -Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group! -Work with Katy -Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster
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