In this episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, co-author of Intuitive Eating, to discuss the critical intersection of intuitive eating and diet culture.
Evelyn’s deep understanding of how diet culture co-opts intuitive eating language offers invaluable insights for anyone navigating the journey toward food freedom.
What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive eating is about reconnecting with your body’s natural signals of hunger and fullness, free from external diet rules. However, diet culture often hijacks these principles, turning them into another form of restrictive eating. In our conversation, Evelyn highlights why intuitive eating is a personal journey of self-connection, not a weight-loss program.
How Diet Culture Misuses Intuitive Eating
Diet culture has a sneaky way of embedding itself into everything, including intuitive eating. Evelyn explains how phrases like “intuitive eating for weight loss” distort its true purpose. Intuitive eating is about breaking free from diet culture, not conforming to it.
Key Takeaways from the Episode
- The real difference between intuitive eating and mindful eating.
- The intersection of intuitive eating and diet culture.
- Why fears about weight gain are understandable but shouldn’t stop you from embracing intuitive eating.
- The science behind primal hunger and why dieters crave carbs more than broccoli.
- How to rebuild trust with your body after years of restrictive dieting.
Practical Advice for Breaking Free
If you’re feeling stuck in the cycle of dieting, start small. Begin by questioning food rules you’ve followed for years. Notice when diet culture sneaks into your thoughts about food and body image. Remember, intuitive eating is a process that requires patience, self-compassion, and a willingness to unlearn harmful beliefs.
Resources we mention:
- Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food.
- The Center for Mindful Eating
- The Yale Food Addiction Scale
- Evelyn’s Instagram feed
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