An Intuitive Eating Guide for Outdoor Athletes

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Are you tired of tracking every little calorie and macro?

Or are you sick unto death or MyFitnessPal and longing to break free?

And more fundamentally, do you beat yourself up for overeating or indulging in quote-unquote "bad" foods?

If your controlling approach to nutrition is sucking your will to live, this episode is for you.

Today we're going to talk all about intuitive eating, which means fueling yourself according to your body's hunger signals.

If you have been on a long journey of struggle and yoyo dieting, this stuff is truly life changing, so don't touch that dial.

Ready? Let's do this!

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[4:01] What is intuitive eating? Why some people choose to put down the diet tracker and tune in to their body’s hunger signals.
[4:58] The benefits of intuitive eating. How it can improve your body image and life satisfaction.
[9:58] Why endurance athletes sometimes struggle with intuitive eating. How to blend intuitive eating and tracking for best results.
[13:13] The hunger scale. How to figure out if you’re actually hungry or simply having feelings. When to start eating, and when to stop eating.
[15:15] How mindful eating helps you eat the right amount while enjoying your food to the fullest. Some mindful eating guidelines.
[17:07] Healthy ways to process your emotions instead of overeating. Understanding that food is a mind-altering substance. Using slowing down, constraint, and prioritization to calm your nervous system. Why every outdoor athlete needs a mind-body practice.