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Ditch Diet Culture in 7 Steps

Writer's picture: Christine Patorniti RD, CDCES, MBAChristine Patorniti RD, CDCES, MBA

Ready to break free from diet culture and start eating intuitively? Here’s how to make the shift and embrace a healthier, more positive relationship with food.

Ready to break free from diet culture and start eating intuitively? Here’s how to make the shift and embrace a healthier, more positive relationship with food:

  1. Let go of the guilt from past diets. If those weight loss plans didn’t work out, it’s not your fault. You haven’t failed them, and participating in them doesn’t make you “bad.” It's time to release the weight of that guilt.

  2. Stop focusing on quick-fix diets. Shift your focus away from promises of easy, permanent weight loss. Diets often set us up for failure, but intuitive eating invites you to trust your body’s wisdom.

  3. Get curious about your hunger. When you feel like eating, ask yourself: Am I physically hungry? It’s easy to confuse emotional hunger with true physical hunger. Tune in to your body and honor its signals. Eat when you’re truly hungry, but don’t wait until you’re starving!

  4. Think satisfaction, not judgment when it comes to food choices. There are no “good” or “bad” foods, so don’t beat yourself up over what you choose to eat (or not eat). Ask yourself: What will truly satisfy me right now?

  5. Practice mindfulness with your food. Slow down, savor each bite, and truly enjoy your meal. When you’re comfortably full, stop eating. It’s that simple!

  6. Treat your body with respect—no matter its size or shape. Your worth isn’t defined by a number on the scale, and neither is your relationship with food. Move in ways that feel good to you and celebrate what your body can do.

  7. Perfection isn’t necessary. If you slip up, that’s okay! Gently get back on track and keep going.


Intuitive eating is all about rebuilding your relationship with food and your body. It’s about challenging those external “rules” and tuning into what your body truly needs and wants. It’s about eating in a way that feels good to you—without guilt, shame, or pressure.


Ready to start? Book an appointment today and let’s begin your journey to a more intuitive, joyful way of living with food!


Try this Recipe!


Quick BBQ Chicken

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4 per recipe


Ingredients
  • 2 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

  • 1 Tbs olive oil

  • 2 Tbs BBQ Seasoning Blend

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste


Directions

Prep

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make

  1. In a glass bowl, toss chicken with olive oil and whatever seasoning you like [we love our BBQ Seasoning mix - see below for ingredients :)

    1. Ingredients for BBQ Seasoning Mix
      • 2 Tbs paprika (smoked if desired)

      • 2 Tbs coconut sugar

      • 2 tsp garlic powder

      • 2 tsp chili powder

      • 1 tsp onion powder

      • 1 tsp salt

      • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

  2. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Roast until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165° F, about 20-25 minutes.


Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving: 297

Total Fat 17.4g

     Saturated Fat 4.5g

     Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 180mg

Sodium 590mg

Total Carbohydrates 2g

     Dietary Fiber 0g

     Total Sugars 0g

Protein 36g

 
 
 

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