Does Intuitive Eating Mean Letting Yourself Go?

Jan 8

January brings a tidal wave of diet culture noise, but today Elizabeth is tackling one of the most common fears about intuitive eating: Does letting go of dieting mean you’re giving up or letting yourself go? Spoiler alert: Absolutely not!

In this episode, Elizabeth breaks down this misconception and offers actionable insights on how intuitive eating is actually a transformative act of self-care, not surrender.

If you are interested in intuitive eating, you are invited to Elizabeth’s Free 5-Day Challenge: Discover Intuitive Eating (Starts January 13th!) https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/5day-challenge-25

In this episode:

What intuitive eating really is and how it helps you build trust with your body.
Why dieting often leads to feeling out of control around food.
The powerful analogy that shows intuitive eating isn’t about “letting yourself go.”
The overlooked harms of dieting, including weight cycling and negative body image.
How intuitive eating promotes whole health—physical, mental, and emotional.
The evidence-based benefits of intuitive eating and why it’s so much more than “eating whatever you want.”

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Elizabeth, Tara & Maria

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Do you feel like intuitive eating isn’t working for you? Maybe you've tried listening to your body, but instead of finding peace, you've felt lost, frustrated, or stuck in old patterns. You’re not alone!

Elizabeth Harris, registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, dives into why “just listen to your body” is oversimplified advice and unpacks the real steps needed to make peace with food and rebuild self-trust.