276. Calorie Deficits, Hating Exercise, and the Health Benefits of Intuitive Eating (Q&A)

“If someone believes that the body they have today, at this very moment, is a good body that deserves kindness and respect and care, then they’re more likely to make choices nutritionally that help their body feel good or engage in movement to feel good in their body without punishment.”

What if some of the things you’ve been taught about weight loss, movement, and health aren’t quite as straightforward as they seem? In this episode, I’m answering three juicy intuitive eating and anti-diet questions from my Rebel listeners, covering calorie deficits and the risks of restriction, finding movement you actually enjoy, and whether intuitive eating and body positivity can support physical health. My answers might surprise you, but my goal is always to give you the information and tools to feel more empowered in the choices you make around food, movement, and your body.

✅ What You'll Learn:

Why a calorie deficit isn’t as simple or risk-free as diet culture makes it seemHow restriction can affect hunger, food thoughts, energy, and disordered eating behaviorsWhat might be underneath a negative relationship with movementHow to shift exercise away from punishment, guilt, shame, and body controlHow intuitive eating and a more neutral relationship with your body can support physical healthWhy it’s important to release the expectation that there’s one “right” way to eat, move, or care for your body

🔗 Resources:

Episode 246: What If You Just Try? Jessamyn Stanley on Yoga and Body AcceptanceEpisode 249: Movement Shouldn’t Feel Like Punishment with Coach Tyler BramlettGrab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and foodConnect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel

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