Equipped to Thrive
Something important to consider is the sustaining power of your meals and snacks (AKA “mini meals”). I like to include a meal’s sustaining power as part of the concept of satisfaction. A bit of simple, neutral thought about the construction of a meal and snack can make the difference between one that leaves you hungry […]
Written by Jeff Ash
Last week, I started training at a ninja gym. Not the masked guys in all black sneaking around assassinating people with throwing stars, obstacle course training like you see on American Ninja Warrior. It’s so much fun even though I’m pretty bad at it right now. But honestly, it’s essentially just a huge playground. How […]
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Focusing on weight loss in and of itself can be problematic so, maybe it’s time to look into how a weight-neutral approach can bring health improvements. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the interest of “health”, performance goals, improving a specific health condition, appearance, energy levels, etc. It can still be a huge distraction and […]
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Does the number on the scale change how you see your body? When I first heard this question, it really made me think. I don’t know about you but I have definitely experienced this phenomenon (I have a feeling most/all of us have). It’s a great start to the day. You had a good night’s […]
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The final principle of Intuitive Eating is gentle nutrition. To be clear, these principles don’t necessarily follow any particular order. Everyone I’ve ever worked with has specific areas where they need more or less work. You don’t typically start with principle number 1 and simply work your way through them in order. In fact, we […]
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Intuitive eating proponents like the term “movement” to refer to physical activity of any kind. It’s a way of reframing it in a way that focuses on the health-promoting behavior of moving your body more and in enjoyable ways. Conversations in fitness circles tend to revolve around calorie burn and/or building muscle because of the […]
Written by Jeff Ash
To respect your body means … Accept your unique genetic blueprint. Stop criticizing your body’s size, shape, proportions, etc. Show compassion toward yourself and the changes that occur to all of our bodies throughout our lives. Don’t hold yourself to unrealistic cultural standards of the “ideal” body size or shape It doesn’t mean that you […]
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It’s important to learn to cope with your emotions with kindness and in ways that don’t always involve food. Intuitive Eating is not a cop-out for those who don’t want to suck it up and stick to a diet. It actually involves digging deeper to address and deal with the deep-rooted issues that cause us […]
Written by Jeff Ash
Learning to feel your fullness is an important part of eating the amount of food that is right for you as a unique individual. Many people mistakenly see Intuitive Eating as a hunger and fullness diet. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Recognizing and honoring your hunger is important, but understanding when you’ve reached […]
Written by Jeff Ash
It’s time to discover the satisfaction factor. When we’re constantly concerned with the weight, shape, and size of our body and all the shoulds and oughts around nutrition, it’s easy to miss out on the pleasure and satisfaction that can and should be found in the eating experience. When you’re eating food you truly enjoy, […]
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