I hear about intuitive eating all the time, the problem was my intuition was broken. It told me to eat cookies, cakes and sugars until I was sick. I stopped trusting myself. I flip flopped between ridged structure of food plans to eating whatever I wanted. The cycle felt out of control.  

Today, after generally maintain my body weight for about two years, I have learned about the concept of light structure. I do eat more intuitively now, and I do not need to use my food plan as often. I still pull out the measuring cup and food scale daily.  

Why? Because the light structure of knowing I have met my protein goals, or my carbohydrates on track stops the crazy gremlins in my head that sabotage my success.  

In this podcast we cover: 

Both can be useful at different times, depending on your goals, and the level of difficulty you have had with eating in the past. You can also change your mind if one isn’t working or modify the structure. Your relationship with your body and food will ebb and flow. Tune in and make choices based on where you are in your life and what will work best for you.  

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This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure and medical or mental health condition. Check with your health care provider before making changes.  

Amber @breakingupwithyoyodieting 

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