An excerpt from Cara Harbstreet’s writing…

Have you ever found yourself in a position where you’re constantly chasing the newest diet trend or weight loss plan, only to end up back where you started or worse? You’re not alone. Many people have been conditioned to view food through a restrictive lens and have been led to believe that their worth is tied to their physical appearance. But what if there was another way to approach food and our bodies?

Intuitive eating is a concept that has been gaining more attention in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a practice that encourages us to tune in to our bodies and honor our hunger and fullness cues without judgment. While the Way app is a derivation of some of the principles of intuitive eating, it’s ultimately a fundamentally unique blending of intuitive eating with behavior science and mindfulness. In this article, we’ll explore the similarities and differences between intuitive eating and Way, and how Way can help you create a more peaceful relationship with food.

Intuitive Eating: A Brief Overview

Intuitive eating is a philosophy that was developed in the mid-1990s by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. It’s based on ten principles that guide us to reconnect with our internal cues of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction. These principles include:

1. Reject the diet mentality
2. Honor your hunger
3. Make peace with food
4. Challenge the food police
5. Respect your fullness
6. Discover the satisfaction factor
7. Honor your feelings without using food
8. Respect your body
9. Exercise–feel the difference
10. Honor your health–gentle nutrition

Intuitive eating is not a weight-loss plan or a specific diet; it’s a mindset shift that can help us find freedom from food rules and restrictions. It encourages us to tune in to our bodies and eat for pleasure and nourishment without guilt or shame. The goal is not to lose weight, but rather to cultivate a peaceful relationship with food and our bodies.