Comments on: Intuitive Eating and Exercising Taught Me to Trust Myself

By: Brianna K. @ Hungry Gator Gal

Brianna K. @ Hungry Gator Gal — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:32:01 +0000

I’m a HUGE advocate of intuitive eating. I was once obsessed with numbers and counting but have since learned to listen to my body. If I need yoga, I attend a class. If I’m in the mood to sweat, I go to cycle. I’ve never been happier or healthier and try to educate others about the topic whenever possible. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🙂

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:12:09 +0000

In reply to jay Scott.

Totally, Jay! 🙂

—FBG Jenn

By: jay Scott

jay Scott — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 01:04:50 +0000

Jenn, that explains it fully. I like the analogy of training your hunger and fullness “monitoring system” like a muscle. It truly is a learning process to eat correctly. We’ve been taught from such a young age to eat “wrong” – to the point of extreme fullness etc. Excellent article and keep up the good work!

Jay

By: Annette@FitnessPerks

Annette@FitnessPerks — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 22:15:10 +0000

You put this so perfectly! AMEN. This is definitely me nowadays & I am so grateful for that awareness & that ability to BE more mindful.

Great post!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:16:31 +0000

In reply to Tish.

Yes, Tish! 🙂

–FBG Jenn

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 12:09:54 +0000

In reply to Jay Scott.

I think working with a registered professional is key. Having support and someone to help me set goals was super important, and, for me, my RD had me eating what I wanted, but every meal and snack needed to have a balance of healthy carbs, protein and fiber. For the first few months, I was also monitoring my hunger and fullness levels almost hourly. It took me quite awhile to know what hungry/full meant — almost like training a muscle. But it was well worth the effort. I think being aware of how many calories are in something can be really beneficial, but “counting” them — especially for those of us who get obsessive with it — can certainly be a not-so-great thing.

—FBG Jenn

By: Tish

Tish — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:23:49 +0000

I love how posts always find away to pop up in my day. I was at the gym and overhead a trainer telling someone to count points because if she ate too much protein she’d bulk up. My butt twitched. It’s so hard out there to eat right when so many “experts” are giving false information out. Intuitive eating is the way to go!!! Everyone’s different! It makes the most sense. 🙂

By: Jay Scott

Jay Scott — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 00:40:12 +0000

This is very interesting. I think that if you “listen” to your body it will indeed tell you what it needs – BUT what if you are so used to overconsumption and being deaf to what your body is saying that you have no idea how to read it?

Jenn, do you think calorie counting should be used as “training wheels” to get someone who has no clue how to read their bodies “feelings” in the “right ballpark”?

I agree with your article by the way – I love that approach – but what if someone truly doesn’t know the “feel” of hunger/full/ etc?

Jay

By: Dr. J.J. Gregor

Dr. J.J. Gregor — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:40:10 +0000

One of my patients told me about your blog today and I’m so glad she did. Lots of excellent info from all of you and I’m glad my patients are reading what you have to say! Cheers to wellness/DrJJ

By: GiselleR

GiselleR — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:36:11 +0000

I know exactly what you mean but for me it happened in the reverse! I’ve always listened to my gut in situations like going/not going out or calling a friend.
When I made the decision to start eating healthier and working out I struggled A LOT with sticking to a rigid set of rules and calorie counting etc. It wasn’t until a started applying the same intuition to food and exercising that I really found my grove in this lifestyle!
Thanks for sharing this, cuz I’m glad I’m not the only one 😀