Cons of intuitive eating
- It can take time to tune into your body and get the balance right. Sensing whether you are full or hungry requires tuning into your body’s signals; this can be very difficult for some people.
- Engineered foods can fool our bodies into thinking we are hungry when we are not.
- If you want to lose weight, you will need to include physical activity. Research shows that intuitive eating is good for maintaining your current weight, but intuitive eating alone probably won’t help you lose weight unless you pair it with an exercise regimen.
- Some people simply prefer more structure. Intuitive eating may fe
el too open-ended.
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Research shows that intuitive eating has some long-term benefits for most people, but it may not be the perfect fit for you.
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