Hey there Reader,

January has a way of amplifying food pressure. Suddenly it can feel like you should be more disciplined, more controlled, or more “on track,” even though willpower and constant self-monitoring usually work against the kind of ease and trust many of us are actually craving.

I shared a Beginner’s Guide to Intuitive Eating on the blog that’s meant to be clear, compassionate, and practical, not confusing or vague. It walks through what intuitive eating actually is (and what it isn’t), and how to begin exploring it in a way that feels supportive and realistic.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

• What the 10 principles of intuitive eating really mean, and how they work together, not as a rigid checklist.
• Why intuitive eating isn’t about strict hunger/fullness rules or simply “eating whatever you want.”
• How it pushes back against diet culture and instead invites curiosity, care, and connection with your body.

​Start with the Beginner’s Guide here.​

If you'd like to explore a bit more nuance, these two posts might also be helpful:

• ​Can You Practice Intuitive Eating as a Vegetarian?: for navigating intuitive eating alongside plant-based values
• ​Intuitive Eating & Weight Loss: for when you're done dieting, but still hold complicated feelings around weight

You don’t need a perfect plan this month. You just need a steadier, more supportive relationship with food that's built over time, not all at once.

Warmly,
Stephanie

P.S. If you’re curious about working together more closely, I offer non-diet nutrition counseling rooted in intuitive eating. You can learn more or book a free discovery call here, or simply reply to this email if you'd rather talk it through first.