What if movement wasn’t something you had to force yourself to do—but something you genuinely enjoyed? For so many of us, exercise has become tied to shame, guilt, and the pursuit of weight loss. It’s treated like a punishment for eating or a way to “earn” your food. But joyful movement invites us to let go of those pressures […]

What if your life didn’t revolve around dieting or trying to control your body?That’s exactly what International No Diet Day—celebrated each year on May 6th—is all about. This global awareness day invites us to hit pause on harmful messages about food and weight, and instead, embrace a “no diet” mindset—one rooted in self-compassion, nourishment, and […]

We live in a world that often teaches us to be critical of our bodies—to chase after perfection, to shrink ourselves, or to believe that we’re only worthy when we look a certain way. But Intuitive Eating Principle #8: Respect Your Body offers a different path: one rooted in kindness, care, and dignity. Respect for […]

When life feels overwhelming, many of us turn to food for comfort—and that’s completely human. But if you’re wondering how to cope with emotions without food, you’re not alone. For so many people, emotional eating becomes the default way to manage stress, sadness, boredom, or anxiety. While there’s nothing wrong with finding comfort in food, it’s […]

Have you ever finished a meal feeling physically full but strangely… unsatisfied? You ate, but something was missing — maybe flavor, maybe comfort, maybe joy. That “something” is what Intuitive Eating calls the satisfaction factor — the often-overlooked ingredient that can completely transform how we experience food. It’s not just about what you eat, but […]