We may even use eating or not eating as a way to self-regulate our emotions or as a form of reward, control or punishment. This practice of listening to what your body wants and needs, and letting it guide you to what to eat and when to eat is an act of self-compassion. Mindfulness allows you to pay attention and attune to your body in the present moment without judgment as to whether it is good or bad, and respond appropriately to hunger and fullness, as well as to your emotions.

Practicing intuitive eating helps you distinguish between physical and emotional hunger. Self-compassion has been shown to increase open-heartedness, which gives you the ability to face your negative emotions and experiences with curiosity and care. You might also be painfully aware that when you have eaten emotionally in the past, you ended up feeling worse albeit after some temporary relief , not better.

When you notice you are feeling negative and positive emotions, ask yourself what you need, the way you would ask a dear friend what they need. Maybe you just need to acknowledge that you are feeling kind of icky right now and allow yourself to feel it.

Maybe you need some kindness like a hug or talking to your best friend because you are feeling this way. Remember no feeling is permanent; what you can feel you can heal; and no amount of food will ever fill a hungry heart. Sometimes you may feel that you are the only one who struggles with their body or nobody could really understand how you feel about your body.

With self-compassion, even though you may feel uniquely isolated in your body image struggles, we know you are not alone in feeling this way: most people have had some struggle with their bodies. Often, what is underlying body image dissatisfaction is the feeling of not being enough just as we are.

At the heart of intuitive eating, is the need to accept and respect the needs of your body and accepting yourself just as you are. Self-compassion can give you the emotional resource to turn toward the dissatisfaction you feel toward your body and yourself in a more kind and understanding way.

Accepting your body as it is and yourself as you are, ultimately leads to making peace with your body and yourself. They offer workshops, educational programs, and online resources to promote body acceptance and resilience. Their approach emphasizes self-care, self-compassion, and body neutrality.

Be Nourished is a body trust organization that offers workshops, trainings, and resources centered around body acceptance and healing from disordered eating.

They emphasize the importance of body autonomy, intuitive eating, and challenging diet culture. The Center for Mindful Eating is a non-profit organization that promotes mindful eating practices to support a healthy relationship with food and body.

They offer resources, webinars, and professional training to promote a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to eating.

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