Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Foreword xi
Introduction xvii
1. The Science Behind Intuitive Eating 1
2. Hitting Diet Bottom 18
3. What Kind of Eater Are You? 31
4. Principles of Intuitive Eating: Overview 45
5. Awakening the Intuitive Eater: Stages 55
6. Principle 1: Reject the Diet Mentality 64
7. Principle 2: Honor Your Hunger 84
8. Principle 3: Make Peace with Food 104
9. Principle 4: Challenge the Food Police 123
10. Principle 5: Discover the Satisfaction Factor 150
11. Principle 6: Feel Your Fullness 167
12. Principle 7: Cope with Your Emotions with Kindness 178
13. Principle 8: Respect Your Body 196
14. Principle 9: Movement-Feel the Difference 216
15. Principle 10: Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition 229
16. Raising an Intuitive Eater: What Works with Kids and Teens 252
17. The Ultimate Path Toward Healing from Eating Disorders 280
Epilogue 307
Appendix A: Common Questions and Answers About Intuitive Eating 311
Appendix B: Step-by-Step Guidelines 316
References 331
Notes 341
Resources 359
Index 363
Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, and Elyse Resch, MS, RDN