In Russia, interest in the theory of intuitive nutrition only began to wake up when in America and Western Europe, starting from the 70s of the last century, serious research in this area was already carried out and even special clinics were opened.
However, such clinics are run by psychologists and psychotherapists. And this is true. After all, the problem of excess weight lies not in the body, but in the head. The concept is that all diets are harmful because they impose restrictions on the choice of foods, the usual diet. The forbidden fruit is known to be sweet. The more prohibitions, the more you want to break them.
Echoes of this method can be found in the recommendations of some nutritionists, who believe that while following a diet, one should focus not on the thought that it is impossible, but, on the contrary, that it is possible: “I can have any vegetables, fruits, cereals, dark chocolate”. From such a conclusion it already becomes easier.
Intuitive eating allows you to eat everything, but it's wise to approach it. After all, we often eat not because we feel hungry, but "for the company", because it is a holiday. Moreover, the table is "bursting" with food, not because so many guests are expected, but for the sake of demonstrating their own well-being. Proponents of intuitive eating believe that food in modern society equates everything. A birthday is celebrated not with an exciting event for the whole family, but with a feast, a funeral - with a feast, troubles at work "get seized", and success too.
When the cause of binge eating is identified, being overweight is easier to manage. And not to fight, but to cope. We need to find a hobby that will replace the extra portion. Intuitive eating is not a diet, but a rational, balanced, healthy diet, where there is everything, but in a moderate dosage. It is important to love your outer shell - your body. Do not scourge yourself for the extra 100 grams you have eaten, but accept yourself as you are and start the path of self-improvement.
In Russia, there is an opinion that the theory of intuitive eating belongs to the American professor Stephen Hawkes, who summarized his research and his own experience (Hawkes was also overweight) in 2005. However, the first basic provisions were brought out by Teyla Weller in the 70th year. In 1978, a book by psychotherapists D. Hirschmann and K. Munter entitled "Overcoming overeating" was published. 1995 was followed by work by Evelyn Triboli and Eliza Resch.
