Can Intuitive Eating Really Work If You're Afraid of Gaining Weight?

This episode is for you if you're beyond ready to stop dieting and relearn how to eat intuitively, but your fear of weight gain is holding you back. You've hit a point where you realize that dieting doesn't work, it's making you feel more obsessed and out-of-control with food than ever before, and you're ready to relearn how to trust your body again. But there's one big thing holding you back from truly committing to Intuitive Eating and letting go of dieting for good: you're terrified of what it will do to your body. You've lived the majority of your life according to rules, restrictions and rigid control around what you "can" or "can't" eat. You might feel like it's the only thing that keeps your eating & weight in check. So naturally, the thought of letting go of those rules may terrify you. In this episode, we're going to address this fear of weight gain head on. You're going to learn:How dieting for weight loss is counterproductive and leads to long-term weight gainThe truth behind yo-yo weight cycling and how it affects your healthHow focusing on intentional weight loss further disconnects us from our natural ability to eat intuitively How Intuitive Eating COULD affect your body (weight loss, maintenance or gain)How to handle the fear of weight gain and Intuitive EatingHealth-promoting behaviours VS intentional weight loss Why focusing on health-promoting behaviours is key to improving your health✦Get first access to my brand new free mini- course: Decode Your Food Noise → sabrinamagnan.com/decode-podcast📲 Come hang out over on instagram →  @sabrina.magnan.health🤝 Ready to get support in healing your relationship with food and your body? Join my signature program, Food Freedom Academy, to have step-by-step guidance, accountability and support.💌 Get on my Food Freedom Weekly Newsletter here: https://site.sabrinamagnan.com/newsletter/ DISCLAIMER: Live Unrestricted and all content shared by Sabrina are for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Everything you hear is meant to support your relationship with food, not replace professional advice. This podcast is not therapy and Sabrina is not a licensed therapist. Any decisions you make based on this content are your responsibility. For any medical or mental health concerns, always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.