intuitive eating principle #3…make peace with food

May 1st, 2010

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Make peace with food. Imagine the feeling. Picture yourself eating with pleasure. No guilt. No distractions. Pure enjoyment.

The definition of peace is: inner contentment and serenity. The definition of contentment is: satisfied. The definition of serenity is: calm. The definition of satisfaction is:  fulfillment. the definition of calm is:  tranquility.

You get the idea. When you read the definitions of peace you feel peace.

When you restrict or monitor your food, it is impossible to eat peacefully. You are constantly thinking. Is this a “bad” or “good” food? Have I “earned” this particular food or am I “being bad” today and eating it anyway?

Food is just food. Through the process of becoming an Intuitive Eater you will learn to legalize all foods. Yes, all foods.

Otherwise, you will find yourself in what I call the deprivation cycle..the more you feel different and deprived of the pleasure of choosing to eat what you crave and enjoy, the stronger the urge to overeat and binge becomes.

The exception is if you have a health issue that is impacted by particular foods (diabetes, allergies, food sensitivities). Remember, the ultimate goal of eating is satisfaction, pleasure and health. If you choose to eat a food that doesn’t allow your body to work at it’s optimum capacity, then ultimately you are not eating what is the best for you. Through your Intuitive Eating Work you will to learn to choose what is best for you and makes you feel good. The better you begin to feel, the easier it will be to choose the foods that are right for you.

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…the motivator lady
lori ellen
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