Intuitive Eating & Body Positivity with Terri Pugh

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This week, I’m bringing you a highly requested episode: Intuitive Eating and Diabetes. 

I’m joined by Lydia Leighton, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, to discuss how to navigate diabetes while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.

Lydia and I deep dive into Diabetes through an intuitive eating and anti-diet lens, including:

• Understanding what diabetes is and the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• How diabetes is not just governed by food
• Tests used to diagnose diabetes, and what those numbers and letters the doctor keeps talking about really mean
• How can we approach food and diet with diabetes in a way that aligns with intuitive eating principles
• Is there a "diabetic diet"? 
• Sugar - is it the devil?
• How to control blood sugar spikes
• Understanding carbohydrates
• How to listen to your body
• And we are debunking myths about diabetes

Meet The Expert: Lydia Leighton

Lydia has a wealth of experience in the field, having worked within the NHS in weight management services and with individuals facing various health conditions, including diabetes. Now, in her private practice, she focuses on supporting clients in a safe and sustainable way that prioritises health over weight loss. You can find Lydia here:

lydialeighton.com
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 ⚠️ Important Disclaimer (in addition to the usual disclaimer!!)

Before we dive in, it’s crucial to mention that this episode is not medical advice. If you are under professional care for diabetes management or suspect you may have diabetes, please consult your healthcare provider for personalised guidance.

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Hello, intuitive eaters! I'm thrilled to be back with you after a short break. I initially planned to return in September, but I missed our conversations and your wonderful support. Thank you for your lovely messages wishing me well during my time off; they truly mean a lot to me!

What’s New?

During my break, I took some time to reflect on the Eat From Within membership options. I’m excited to announce a new 4-month subscription plan! Imagine entering the holiday season with a healthier relationship with food and body image. You could enjoy Christmas dinner without the stress of calorie counting or worrying about your outfit. Check out the links section below in the show notes to sign up!

This Week’s Topic: My Experience with Noom

In this episode, I’m telling you all about my experience with Noom, a popular app that claims to support weight loss through a unique approach. 

I wanted to try it on your behalf and share my insights from an intuitive eating perspective. I’m going to spill the beans on all of this:

• The sign-up process
• Calorie counting, and whether I was given enough
• Tracking and logging food
• Colour-coded food categories
• Daily weigh-ins and how they made me feel
• Exercise tracking
• Constant reminders from the app
• In-app lessons
• Noom’s holistic approach to well-being
• How it works with intuitive eating
• How it feels mentally as well as physically
• And whether I’d recommend it or not

Also, the episode I refer to about standing on the scales and weighing myself, and what that brought up for me, is way back at episode 4. Go give it a listen!

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I'm taking a little break. Just having a few weeks off. While I do that I'm giving you the replays of some of my most popular episodes. 

Whether you've heard them before or not, I encourage you to give these replays a listen and see if you notice anything new. Just a heads up, there may be some outdated details like my previous business name and social media handles, so be sure to check the show notes for accurate information.

Intuitive eating helps improve your relationship with food, but the desire to lose weight can often remain, so can you use intuitive eating for weight loss? This week I'm talking about whether or not it is possible to be an intuitive eater and lose weight at the same time.

Let’s have a good natter about the will to lose weight, the correlation between weight and health, mindset, values, goals, and what to do if you’re in that middle ground between wanting to lose weight and wanting to be an intuitive eater.

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I'm taking a little break. Just having a few weeks off. While I do that I'm giving you the replays of some of my most popular episodes. 

Whether you've heard them before or not, I encourage you to give these replays a listen and see if you notice anything new. Just a heads up, there may be some outdated details like my previous business name and social media handles, so be sure to check the show notes for accurate information.

In this episode, we explore the ways to kickstart your journey away from dieting and into intuitive eating. 

If you have started intuitive eating, this is a good time to bring your focus back. But if you’re new to it, here are a few starting points to get going with it:

✨ How can you begin intuitive eating today?

✨ Are you aware of the impact of diet culture in your surroundings?

✨ Are you in tune with your body's cues for hunger and fullness?

✨ What does your mealtime routine look like at home?

✨ Do you give yourself intentional, focused time to eat?

✨ Are distractions keeping you from listening to your inner intuitive eater?

✨Are you mindful of what you're eating, or is it mindless eating?

✨Are you introducing foods you truly enjoy into your diet?

✨Have you decluttered your social media of negativity?

Remember, the beauty of intuitive eating lies in its pace. Take your time, embrace these principles gradually, and grow comfortable with each step along the way.

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I'm taking a little break. Just having a few weeks off. While I do that I'm giving you the replays of some of my most popular episodes. 

Whether you've heard them before or not, I encourage you to give these replays a listen and see if you notice anything new. Just a heads up, there may be some outdated details like my previous business name and social media handles, so be sure to check the show notes for accurate information.

This one is by far the most listened to, so I thought we'd start here!

It seems when I started this podcast we were just coming out of the dreaded lockdowns, so it was odd listening back to how I was talking about taking a trip into town and finally getting a long overdue bra fitting. 

But the main topic of the episode is the reasons why it's not your fault if you find yourself constantly yo-yo dieting. I discuss the impact of diet culture and beauty standards on our subconscious and how it affects our self-image. I also share some eye-opening observations from a week-long experiment I conducted to track the prevalence of diet and beauty-related content in our daily lives.

I also touch on the first principle of intuitive eating, which is rejecting the diet mentality. It's a challenging process, especially when we're constantly bombarded with messages that reinforce unrealistic beauty standards. 

Plus I share a positive encounter where individuals engaged in an actual sensible conversation about weight loss and overall health!

Whether you're new to intuitive eating or not, this is a great one to listen to and get some awareness of the influences around you on your eating habits and body confidence.

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A quick update on where I am right now, and my plans for the next few weeks. 

Don't panic, I'm not quitting the show, but I do need to take a little break. Listen in and I'll tell you what my plans are for the podcast for while I'm away. 

Mop up your tears, know that I'm still here, and take advantage of the replays I'm going to share with you. Revisiting old episodes really can provide new insights and shine a light on some aspects of intuitive eating and body positivity that you might not have spotted yet. 

Thank you so much for the support and understanding that you lovely listeners always give me. I promise to return with fresh episodes in September.

Stay in touch though. Look at all these lovely links full of ways that you can still have me in your world. 👇👇

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Welcome to this week's empowering episode of the Intuitive Eating & Body Positivity Podcast, where I’m discussing practical tips for advocating for yourself confidently and effectively in everyday life. 

Whether you're travelling, dining out, attending social events, or simply navigating daily routines, it's crucial to ensure your comfort and wellbeing, so I’m giving you plenty of actionable strategies tailored for individuals in bigger bodies to help you feel more secure and self-assured in various situations.

We'll cover how to confidently request a seatbelt extender on a plane, choose restaurants with comfortable seating, and speak up at medical appointments for proper equipment. Learn about navigating fitness centres, calling ahead to theatres, and ensuring hotel comfort. Discover how to enjoy social events, and participate in outdoor activities comfortably. We'll also dive into practical advice for enhancing your home environment, and finding supportive communities. 

Join me as I break down these essential tips, share personal stories, and provide the encouragement you need to ask for what you need. 

Tune in, take notes, and start advocating for yourself today!

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Today, for a bit of fun, I’m bringing you my 10 commandments of dieting. Let’s break some rules of dieting. From ‘thou shalt worship the scale’ to ‘Thou shalt find salvation in achieving the 'ideal' weight’, and all the commandments in between.

I'm talking about carbs and calories, trends and exercise, social media and food validation, body acceptance and comparison. So much to talk about, so many rules to break!

I also couldn’t let this episode pass by without a mention of Bridgerton. No spoilers though I promise. And we have a new family member. The Tales From The Cat Diaries may be coming back!

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I looked at some photos recently and caught myself saying "I wish I could still wear that,", but do I really?? 

I’m taking a somewhat nostalgic journey through the fashion trends of yesteryears. From shell suits and banana clips to heather shimmer lipstick and mini skirts, I’m reminiscing about my past fashion choices and reflecting on what still appeals to me today (hint, not very much of it!!).

This is why I’m talking about the evolution of her personal style and the importance of wearing clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable, no matter your age or current trends. It’s all about personal preference in fashion and finding your own style, making shopping enjoyable, and dressing for yourself rather than for others' opinions. 

Get ready for a delightful mix of fashion nostalgia, and practical advice!

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In this week’s episode I’m going to guide you through the incredible benefits of journaling as a tool for supporting your body positivity and intuitive eating journey. 
Journaling has helped me confront and change negative beliefs about my body and self-worth so I wanted to share some tips with you too. 

I’m talking about,

✏️How writing helps process thoughts more efficiently.
✏️What to use to be able to journal.
✏️Ideas for what you can journal on.
✏️When to journal.
✏️How journaling helps you to question and change external beliefs.
✏️How to keep your writing private.
✏️How it can become a habit that provides comfort and relief.
✏️How journaling can be imperfect and messy.
✏️How it’s ok to be negative in your journaling.

I encourage everyone to give journaling a try and would love to hear about both your new and seasoned journaling experiences. 

Before I get into that though, I’ve got loads to waffle on about. Podcast acoustics, the northern lights, the shockingly high prices in Iceland (the shop, not the country!), and the incredible documentary from Aubrey Gordon, "Your Fat Friend".

Also, a highlight of today’s show for me is getting to read out a heart-warming piece of fan mail that truly touched me, praising the authenticity and realness of this podcast. Your support means everything, so thank you Jo.

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