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Granger Wootz - Getty Images Intuitive eating is non-dieting approach to food that emphasizes trusting your body's internal signals of fullness. Here, nutritionists explain how it works.

If you're feeling like diet culture has done you wrong, youre not alone the constant cycle of weight-loss trends in the media can be overwhelming. In fact, approximately 8 million people in the U.S. struggle with disordered eating.

Enter intuitive eating, a non-diet approach to health and wellness that is designed to help you break the cycle of chronic dieting and cultivate a positive relationship between food, your body and your mind.

Founded by registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, intuitive eating is a flexible approach to food that emphasizes trusting your bodys internal signals of hunger and fullness rather than relying on external rules or restrictions. "It involves tuning in to your bodys needs, desires, and cravings and making food choices that honor your physical and emotional well-being," explains Jessica Jones, R.D.

In practice, that means you'll need to closely tune into your body's hunger and fullness cues to determine when and how much to eat. "It's about giving yourself unconditional permission to eat what you want to eat when you are hungry and knowing the difference between physical and emotional hunger," says Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a member of the Prevention Medical Review Board.

In short, intuitive eating is all about learning how to take care of yourself in a holistic and comprehensive way, says Jones. But if you're used to following all the rules and regulations of diet culture, that may sound a bit abstract. So we tapped Jones to distinguish the 10 core principles of intuitive eating according to Tribole and Resch's program, and how to apply each in your everyday life.

Intuitive eating research is ongoing, but thus far, studies have found that intuitive eating is linked to having a more positive emotional outlook, higher satisfaction with life, and greater body appreciation, as well as weight maintenance. But overall, it's important to remember that intuitive eating is not a weight-loss program or a diet.

"Being mindful of what you are eating and how you are feeling helps people to naturally eat less," says Prest, who adds that most diet plans are short-term fixes that lead to weight regain once the diet has stopped. "Intuitive eating is a way of eating that is sustainable for life leading to weight stability."

"Its a way of life focusing on self-care, body respect, and your well-being over weight loss," adds Jones. "It can take time and practice to embrace intuitive eating fully, but it can help people transform their entire life and have a greater, healthier appreciation for their bodies."

It's important to seek the support of a medical professional before starting any new eating plan, but especially if you have a history with eating disorders. "If someone has an active eating disorder, its best to consult a registered dietitian and health care team before implementing intuitive eating," advises Jones.

If you think intuitive eating is an approach that could benefit you, here are a few ways to kick things off:

Intuitive eating is not a diet, but a body-positive approach to food that allows your internal cues of hunger and fullness to guide when, what, and how much you eat. If you're intrigued, you can work with health professionals that specialize in intuitive eating for support and guidance.

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