Intuitive Eating and Plant-Based Diets – Can They Really Go Together?

Episode 29. This week I am going to reflect on some of the things I've learned and noticed while working with my clients lately. This episode will dive into questions like: Can you be an intuitive eater and still follow a certain style of eating, like plant-based, Mediterranean diet, or intermittent fasting? Heads up: These are complicated questions and answers with nuanced responses but I'm excited to dive into them.How do you know if you are really listening to your body, or giving in to pressures of others with regards to what you "should" eat? What if I really want to be vegan or go more plant-based but I'm worried it will become yet another diet? How can I tell what my underlying motivation actually is? One of the things I've noticed in my time in the field is how confused people get when we say the word diet. Understandably so! This post and episode are going to break down some terms so that we are all on the same page, and really dig in to what makes dieting truly harmful, what aspects are pretty harmless (e.g., the word diet being used to describe simply how you are eating), and how this is going to vary from person to person. So, we will talk about some ways to know where you are at in your journey, and help yourself focus on what's important now, versus getting thrown off track by various health messages that we are all bombarded with on a daily basis! Are You New Here? Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about. We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully understand. If you are ready to learn about motivation and respecting your body in an effective way so that you can live a life you truly love, you are in the right place. Check out the Foundational Episodes o