10/06/2023
In your pursuit of a healthier relationship with food, movement, and your body, there are 5 common stages you'll ebb and flow through.
1️⃣ Readiness: Planting the Seed 🌱
Recognizing the need for change and opening yourself up to a new approach. It's a powerful moment of self-awareness and willingness to let go of diet mentality. You sow the seeds of curiosity and anticipation, preparing for the growth ahead.
2️⃣ Exploration: Nourishing Curiosity 🌿
You embrace a sense of wonder as you explore new ways of relating to food. You experiment with mindful eating, attuning ourselves to hunger and fullness cues. You savor diverse flavors and discover the joy of nourishing your body intuitively.
3️⃣ Rediscover: Unearthing Inner Wisdom 🌺
In this stage, you reconnect with your body's wisdom and innate cues. You learn to differentiate between physical and emotional hunger, honoring your body's true needs. You tune in to the messages it sends, rediscovering the joy of eating with purpose and pleasure.
4️⃣ Establishment: Cultivating Balance 🌻
Seeds of self-trust take root as you establish a newfound balance. you honor our unique preferences and find peace in food choices that both nourish and satisfy. Embracing gentle nutrition, you fuel your body with compassion, free from rigid rules or guilt.
5️⃣ Restoration: Blooming in Wholeness 🌸
Int he final stage, you embrace our body free from the constraints of diet culture. cultivating a lasting harmony with food, enjoying life to the fullest.
Remember, intuitive eating has no destination. While there are 5 common stages, you will constantly flow through them. Reaching stage 5 does not mean you've arrived. As long as diet culture persists, you will continue to evolve and challenge the status quo. Intuitive eating ais a lifelong commitment to nourishing your full self.
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