DGAF: Demand Growth Act Fearlessly

We were terrified that by starting Intuitive Eating, we'd be signing up to gain a ton of weight. Like, A TON of weight! Because we'd spent most of our lives dieting, this was a deeply rooted fear that honestly kind of surprised us! In this episode we share our personal experiences with you, because fearing weight gain can convince you to stay trapped in the never-ending dieting loop - and we don't want that for you!

Our mission is to help you get to the point where food isn't controlling you and keeping you stuck. This fear simply has to go if you want to heal your relationship with food.

While we can't tell you how long it will take for you to truly work through this fear personally, knowing the facts about how dieting actually CAUSES weight gain and learning the benefits of eating more food will help you take the first step toward processing your fear of gaining weight.

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“I want to quit dieting, but I’m scared that if I stop focusing on weight loss, I'll become lazy + unhealthy. What if I just give up on myself? I'm scared that if I stop trying to lose weight I'll let myself go..."

We hear you loud and clear, and we want to reassure you that quitting the dieting loop does NOT mean you’re giving up on your health. In fact, it actually means that you’ll be prioritizing your health and learning to respect your body in a whole new way.

When you ditch diets for good, you’ll become more focused on how your body physically feels, and how your mental and emotional health is closely intertwined with the way you eat and move.

Want to stop dieting once and for all, but have some fears holding you back? We’ve got you! Click HERE to join The Diet Rebellion VIP list for exclusive bonuses!

Body acceptance and body positivity is definitely trending, and it might sound like a great thing, but how do you embrace "body positivity" when you literally cannot stand to look at yourself in the mirror? We've been talking so much about ditching diets and learning to heal your relationship with food and your body, but if it feels unattainable to ever love your current body - without trying to shrink it - then this episode is for you. 

We're not going to sugarcoat it for you. When you start doing the work, you'll experience more of a gradual change than just going from HATE to LOVE overnight. In this episode, we dive into how to go from hating your body -> respecting your body -> accepting your body -> trusting your body -> liking your body -> loving your body. 

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If you’ve ever had a hard time controlling yourself around desserts, sweets, soda, candy - basically anything containing real sugar - you’ve probably wondered, “Am I addicted to sugar?”

If you would have asked the two of us if sugar addiction is real two years ago, our answer would have been, “YES! OF COURSE,” and we probably would have sent you the cliffnotes version of articles supporting the fact that “sugar lights up the same brain centers as cocaine.” We would have also told you to avoid sugary foods that you tend to binge eat/overeat!

We would have done that because those were the answers we were exposed to on a regular basis through “nutrition” courses, the media, social media, etc.  Now that we’ve embraced Intuitive Eating and we’ve literally challenged ALL of our old belief systems in terms of nutrition and exercise, we began to question whether or not sugar is ACTUALLY addicting...because our experiences weren’t supporting that claim.

In this episode, we share the research we’ve found that proves sugar addiction is not real, and we bring awareness to the flaws in the studies that have “proven” sugar addiction is real.

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“But, I’ve never done an actual DIET...is going through the process of Intuitive Eating going to even change anything for me?”

In this episode, we talk about the hidden signs of dieting. For example, have you ever had these thoughts when it comes to eating food?

If so, then this episode is for you! We also talk about the “What the Hell” effect when it comes to eating, and we discuss how exercise can actually be a hidden form of dieting.

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There’s Diet Culture’s definition of “normal” eating...and then there’s NORMAL eating. In simple terms, “normal eating” is when you’re not obsessing, forcing, or overthinking food.

Eating isn’t black and white like Diet Culture wants us to believe. There’s not a set amount of calories, macros, servings, portion sizes, etc. that you “SHOULD” be eating each day. “Normal” eaters don’t even have the word “should” in their vocabulary when it comes to food.

NORMAL is defined differently for every single one of us - it depends what our bodies want and need in the moment! The key is to tune in and really listen to what your body is asking for without trying to make it fit into diet culture’s definition of “normalcy”. In this episode, we address eating behaviors and thoughts that are important for you to pay attention to in terms of your eating habits.

Resources:

Free Guide - “Ditch the Diet: Your 1st Steps to Quitting the Dieting Loop and Eating Intuitively”

The F*ck It Diet book by Caroline Dooner

“Where’s the research to prove that diets don’t work?”

HERE YOU GO! ;)

There’s a growing body of research to support the claim that diets cause more harm than good...including, but not limited to: weight gain and metabolic issues, food obsession, negative body image, depression and anxiety, and mood fluctuations and irritability. 

In this episode, we’re sharing about ONE of these studies: The Minnesota Starvation Experiment. This dates back to the 1940’s...back before diet culture was on the cover of every magazine, at our fingertips with technology, and on every other TV channel and radio station. 

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for having lack of discipline, willpower, and consistency when it comes to dieting, this episode is for you.

Resources:

Free Guide - “Ditch the Diet: Your 1st Steps to Quitting the Dieting Loop and Eating Intuitively”

The F*ck It Diet book by Caroline Dooner

Intuitive Eating is a non-dieting approach to eating that heals your relationship with food and your body...but how do you know if this is the right path for you? We've been getting so many questions behind the scenes: 

In this episode, we answer all of these questions, and more! 

Also, be sure to download our free "Ditch the Diet" Guide HERE! This will be your first step towards Intuitive Eating! :)

If you're new to the Intuitive Eating conversation, you're in the right place! Intuitive Eating, or IE, is a non-dieting approach to eating that heals your overall relationship with food and your body. Basically, IE takes you back to the way your body is biologically meant to feel - BEFORE you let dieting get in the way! 

In this episode, we talk you through the "5 Stages of Intuitive Eating" that you'll experience in terms of mental and emotional growth once you decide to embark on your IE journey. If you've been feeling fed up with dieting and the constant pressure to lose weight, but you're not sure where to turn, we encourage you to listen to this episode with an open mind. 

We'd also recommend grabbing our free "Ditch the Diet" download HERE if you're really wanting to learn more about the Intuitive Eating process. 

Intuitive Eating is a non-dieting approach to eating that heals your relationship with food and your body. That being said, there are so many misconceptions when it comes to intuitive eating:

In this episode, we dive into the full PROCESS of Intuitive Eating. There are actually 10 principles you’ll work through when you commit to the process - and - you DO NOT want to cut corners here! Taking time to embrace each step is key, and you’re going to learn more and more about yourself as you work through:

Make sure to grab our free "Ditch the Diet" guide that we talk about in the episode HERE. This will also ensure that you're added to our Intuitive Eating email series so we can touch base weekly behind the scenes to really see if Intuitive Eating is the right path for you.