It’s not about the food-what is it about then?

When I first learned about intuitive eating and movement, one of the biggest takeaways I learned that it was not actually about the food.

I was SO confused-what do you mean it’s not about the food-of course it is about the food!

I then learned that it is about the beliefs and thoughts that you had about the food which then as a result created feelings about those thoughts which in turn produced action (or inaction) and eventually, results. Thoughts and feelings fuel our decisions.

For example, calling a certain food “bad” because diet culture said it was bad, a family member or even a friend is where this belief probably came from. Say you eat that said bad food (donut for example) and your first thought was “I am so bad for eating this donut”. Feelings that may come up could be shame or guilt for eating the donut. You may act on those feelings then by overeating, restricting, judging yourself for not having will power etc. As a result you don’t enjoy the donut, less mental space to care for your body etc.

So it all starts with your thoughts! Reframing your thoughts and beliefs about food and weight loss are key to helping you with your intuitive eating/food freedom journey.

I have a free guide on how to kickstart your food freedom journey, which has quick tips on how to get started. You can sign up here: click here