Being in Thailand opened my eyes to seeing how people relate differently to food. |
I think for me, it's just been a tool for recovering from dieting. As a result, every chance I had to be around those things, I would binge on them. Now, I surround myself with those things to the point where they don't create anxiety anymore. |
Intuitive eating is a way to recognize all those influences and learn ways to counter that in terms of hunger and satisfaction. The idea that you can eat what you want is very threatening. But our bodies don't want junk food all day long; they want a tremendous variety of food. |
The findings provide support for intuitive eating as a positive approach to healthy weight management. |