Journal of Nutrition & Weight Loss

Effectiveness of Intuitive Eating on Weight Loss Management

Kathryn Torpy^* Department of Bariatric Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
^*Correspondence: Kathryn Torpy, Department of Bariatric Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, Email:

Received: 05-Jul-2022, Manuscript No. JNWL-22-17623; Editor assigned: 08-Jul-2022, Pre QC No. JNWL-22-17623 (PQ); Reviewed: 22-Jul-2022, QC No. JNWL-22-17623; Revised: 29-Jul-2022, Manuscript No. JNWL-22-17623 (R); Published: 05-Aug-2022, DOI: 10.35248/2593-9793.22.7.140

Description

The foundational idea underlying intuitive eating is that, if paid attention to, the body instinctively "knows" the right amount and kind of food to consume in order to sustain nutritional health and a healthy weight. This idea is occasionally referred to as "body wisdom." The cornerstones of intuitive eating are to reclaim one's "body knowledge" so that one eats primarily when they are hungry and quits when they are full. There are no dietary restrictions, unless they are imposed by certain health conditions (such as diabetes or food allergies), as the body will naturally select a variety of foods that offer a balanced diet.

It is well acknowledged that the obesity pandemic is a serious public health problem that leads to chronic illnesses. The majority of weight loss treatments often include Calorie Restriction (CR). In place of CR, the Intuitive Eating (IE) strategy makes use of a person's reaction to internal indicators of hunger, fullness, and appetite. The majority of current approaches to treating obesity involve Behavioural Weight Loss (BWL) therapies, which are often described as lifestyle changes aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing calorie intake. Although the current obesity treatment strategy frequently results in early weight decreases, about 46% of lost weight is regained. The majority of studies show that BWL therapies have poor weight loss maintenance; most people who lose weight often gain it all back. Furthermore, although while BWL therapies are primarily focused on improving physical health, many other facets of a person's life may also be impacted, IE therapies have improved behavioural and psychological results as well as physical wellness. However, it seems that there is a dearth of qualitative studies examining women's experiences developing a more intuitive eating style. In order to create and implement efficient IE treatments, it is essential to have a thorough awareness of the difficulties women have faced when gaining IE skills.

The guiding principles are typically cited by those who want to practise intuitive eating.

Reject the diet mentality-someone with a diet mentality is always thinking about their food and how they think it impacts their body. They choose their foods through a diet mindset filter in an effort to "appear healthy" or a specific way. A diet attitude may be detrimental, especially if it is held over a lengthy period of time.

Considering people hungerr-imagine about what it might be like to be hungry . Is people tummy grumbling all the time? Does people disposition alter? Do people ever become furious while you're hungry? This week, pay attention to people hunger and consider why it occurs. Did people skip meals for an extended period of time? Make a list of all the things people forbid people from eating to achieve harmony with food (excluding any food allergies). Now, allow people to consume them. Start with one dish, and pay great attention to the flavours and emotions it evokes. Pople could find that people don't like the cuisine as much as people thought people did, or people might rediscover how much people love the meal and decide to start enjoying it once more.

Dispute with the food police-years of dieting may educate us that eating cake is "bad" and that eating veggies is "excellent." Make a note of all the restrictions people have on food. Avoiding carbohydrates? Never a dessert person? Do people always think about calories? What occurs if people disobey a rule? Do people overeat and then punish people for it? The purpose of this exercise is to raise awareness of how much mental energy is spent on regulating people diet and how this might interfere with mindful eating.

Respect ones body-people sometimes have harsh judgments of themselves because they have unrealistic expectations about how their bodies should seem. It might be challenging to reject the diet mentality if people cling to these expectations. People who practise intuitive eating should make an effort to value and respect their bodies.