What If You Could Trust Yourself Again?
A fresh take on intuitive eating
Let’s be honest — we’ve all been there.
You’re trying a new diet.
You’ve got the rules. The “don’ts.” The tracking apps.
And for a while, it works… until it doesn’t.
You end up back where you started — maybe even feeling worse.
But what if the problem isn’t you?
What if it’s the idea that you need to follow someone else’s rules in the first place?
That’s where intuitive eating comes in.
So… what is intuitive eating, exactly?
At its core, intuitive eating is about reconnecting with your body.
It’s the idea that you don’t need to count, restrict, punish, or obsess to eat well.
It’s learning to trust:
Your hunger
Your fullness
Your cravings
Your energy levels
Your body’s wisdom
It’s about unlearning diet culture, and remembering how to tune in — not tune out.
But doesn’t that mean I’ll just eat cookies all day?
Not exactly.
At first? Maybe. And that’s fine.
Because when you give yourself permission, the obsession starts to fade.
You stop thinking about cookies all day — because you know you can have one whenever you want.
And from that place, something shifts. You start noticing:
How you feel after you eat certain foods
What energizes you
What leaves you bloated, tired, or foggy
What foods actually satisfy you
It becomes less about willpower… and more about awareness.
Here’s what intuitive eating is not:
A weight loss program
An excuse to ignore your health
A quick fix
A pass/fail system
Intuitive eating doesn’t promise a “perfect body” — it promises a better relationship with your body.
That’s the real win.
How do I start?
Eat when you’re hungry. Don’t wait until you’re starving — that’s when the crash choices happen.
Start small. You don’t need to fill up the kind of plate they serve you at your local restaurant. You can always go back for more.
Cancel distractions. This is your time to use your senses — the smell, the texture, the satisfaction.
Take your time chewing. It’ll drastically help your digestion, and it gives your body time to register fullness.
Check in after meals. How do you feel physically? Mentally? Emotionally? Don’t judge it — just notice it.
Bonus tip: Try to avoid drinking cold liquids right after eating. It can dilute digestive enzymes and throw things off. If you must, go for something warm like fennel, ginger, or peppermint tea.
Final thoughts:
Intuitive eating is not about doing it “right.” It’s about learning to listen again — to your own body, your own wisdom, your own rhythm.
If you’re ready to let go of the guilt, the rules, and the all-or-nothing cycles — intuitive eating might just be your next chapter.
And hey — I’ll be right here when you’re ready to take that step.
With love and trust,
Sasha
