{"id":187026,"date":"2021-10-26T08:46:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T08:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=187026"},"modified":"2021-10-27T07:06:15","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T07:06:15","slug":"how-to-do-intuitive-eating-as-a-cyclist-should-you-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2021\/10\/26\/how-to-do-intuitive-eating-as-a-cyclist-should-you-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Intuitive Eating as a Cyclist \u2013 Should You Do It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The intuitive eating approach is very appealing, there are no restrictions or forbidden foods. But, is it right for every cyclist? Let\u2019s take a closer look at who could benefit from this way of eating and who should keep looking for a diet that will help them reach their goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Your goals are an important factor when trying to decide whether intuitive eating is the right approach for you. Intuitive eating<\/a> is simply a different tool than going on a diet. That doesn\u2019t mean everyone should use it. You always have to pick the right tool for the right job. So, which jobs is this tool best for?<\/p>\n

\"Quiche\"<\/a>
It\u2019s much easier to handle your hunger if you don\u2019t let it get out of hand. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Intuitive eating fits these scenarios<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Living well<\/strong> \u2013 If your goal is simply to live well, stay healthy, and enjoy cycling as long as you can, then intuitive eating<\/a> is a great choice. It will teach you about hunger and satiety signals and give you the tools to maintain a good diet on a long-term basis.<\/p>\n

Improving your relationship with food<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re a chronic dieter that developed bad habits around food, intuitive eating is perfect for you. It\u2019s a great way to get back to basics and restart you way towards a good relationship with food.<\/p>\n

Reducing guilt around food<\/strong> \u2013 If you often feel guilty after eating certain foods<\/a> or even suffered from an eating disorder, then intuitive eating might be a way to improve your situation.<\/p>\n

Getting to know your hunger and fullness signals<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019ve never really paid attention to how your body reacts to food and how cravings, hunger, and satiety feel then intuitive eating will help.<\/p>\n

\"Food<\/a>
When you feel a slowly building urge to eat, you should honour it. \u00a9 Profimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Intuitive eating is not a good idea for these goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Weight loss and body composition changes<\/strong> \u2013 If you need to reduce body fat<\/a> for your upcoming race or lose weight for health reasons then intuitive eating is not the best tool for that. To be more precise, intuitive eating principles can be useful here too, but they have to be combined with other nutrition strategies.<\/p>\n

Fuelling on the bike<\/strong> \u2013 When it comes to choosing your fuel for long training sessions<\/a> and races intuitive eating is not good enough. You would get better results using a more precise approach when it comes to performance nutrition.<\/p>\n

How do I start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you think you could benefit from intuitive eating, here\u2019s a quick way to get started.<\/p>\n

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  1. Take stock of your own eating behaviours and attitudes to food. Practice being aware of your emotions around food and eating.<\/li>\n
  2. When you eat, ask yourself if you\u2019re experiencing physical or emotional hunger.<\/li>\n
  3. If it\u2019s physical hunger, rank it 1-10 from starving to stuffed.<\/li>\n
  4. Aim to eat when you\u2019re hungry but not starving.<\/li>\n
  5. Stop when you\u2019re comfortably full, not stuffed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If this approach resonates with you, there are books that help you study it in more detail. And it\u2019s always worth consulting with a nutritionist or a dietitian that uses this approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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