“We want to change our expectation that we will never, ever think of food as numbers or calories ever again… because that’s pretty unrealistic for most people.”
Ever notice how the same food questions keep showing up no matter how long you’ve been working on healing your relationship with eating? In this episode, I’m answering three big ones I hear all the time: how to break free from seeing food as numbers, why certain foods feel impossible to trust yourself around, and what it was really like for me to walk away from the scale. These are the exact sticking points that leave so many people feeling guilty, confused, or stuck in old patterns. When you understand what’s really going on beneath those struggles, things start to feel a whole lot more peaceful and doable.
I’m answering your questions through both my professional lens as a registered dietitian and my lived experience recovering from over a decade of disordered eating. My goal is to help you feel more understood, gain clarity on what is normal in this process, and walk away with realistic expectations for your intuitive eating journey. And of course, I’ll share a few practical steps you can actually try today. This Q&A format has resonated deeply with so many Rebels, and I’m excited to bring another one your way!
What You’ll Learn:
- Why letting go of calorie counting takes time, and how to stop seeing food as numbers
- What makes certain binge foods harder to make peace with (and what to do about it)
- How fear plays a role when you consider stopping weighing yourself
- The big-picture mindset shift that helps you loosen the grip of old diet rules
- How to build more trust with your body as you move toward a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food
- Why these challenges are normal on an intuitive eating journey, and how to set realistic expectations for yourself
Resources:
- For more help with using the Hunger and Fullness Scale, grab my free download at dietculturerebel.com/hungerfullnessscale
- If you’ve ever thought, “Why is it so hard to stop eating when I’m full?” – you’re not alone. And spoiler alert: it’s not about willpower or control. It goes so much deeper than that. Grab the free Honoring Fullness Checklist right now at DietCultureRebel.com/Checklist to start building a more positive relationship with food.
- Episode 230, The Hunger and Fullness Scale: What It Is and How to Use It
- Episode 227, Overeating, Indecision with Food Choices, and “Too Many” Calories as an Intuitive Eater (Q&A)
Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel.
Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?
You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you’re tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.
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