The very first principle of intuitive eating, Reject the Diet Mentality, is the foundation upon which intuitive eating is built. But even before we can practice eating intuitively, we must first “unlearn” diet mentality and the diet culture that has been ingrained in us since…well, forever. What is diet culture anyway? Diet culture is a pervasive system of beliefs, social behaviors, values, and … [Read more...] about Reject Diet Mentality and Embrace Intuitive Eating
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How to Stay Out of The Diet Trap when Life Gets Rough
A midlife perspective on weight and why it is so easy to diet when life gets rough, especially for middle-aged women. Middle-aged women* are often put into caregiving roles -- for children, spouses, aging parents, relatives, and more. What does being a caregiver mean? We all know the literal definition, but what does it really mean for you and your body? Are you ignoring your own needs and … [Read more...] about How to Stay Out of The Diet Trap when Life Gets Rough