Mar 1, 2022
“We're really keeping food morally neutral here. Because from that space, you can determine what is going to be satisfying from a taste perspective, and what's going to feel good from a physical perspective.” - Katy Harvey
Have you ever gone out to your kitchen and opened the fridge or a cabinet, looking for food, and you just can't decide what to eat? Have you ever stood there thinking to yourself ‘Am I even hungry right now?’ Or have you ever experienced those moments when you're feeling kind of snacky because you're bored, or you're stressed out, or you're avoiding the thing that you feel like you should be getting done right now. If you’ve felt any of these, then this episode is definitely for you. In this episode, we will be talking about how having these moments with food is totally normal, how we can manage these situations better, and how we can tell the difference between physical and emotional hunger. Let’s dive in!
[00:01 - 09:26 ] The Difference Between Physical and Emotional Hunger
- Think about the different reasons why you eat
- Physical reasons is only of the many reasons why we eat
- Algorithm for physical vs. emotional hunger
-
- Ask yourself: am I hungry?
- Being mindful of hunger cues through a hunger scale
- 3 key questions to ask if you are physically hungry
-
- What do I want?
- What sounds good to eat?
- What would really hit the spot and be satisfying?
[09:27 - 16:37] Food and Emotions
- What to do if you are emotionally hungry
-
- Be curious about why you want to eat if you’re not hungry
- Better understand and trust our bodies
- The importance of being aware of what the hunger is about and what the food is doing for you
- Exercise: create a list of things that you can do instead of eat
- Importance of having a variety of things to do instead of eating to feel our emotions
- This practice will help you be better equipped at dealing with your emotions
[16:38 - 19:48] Wrapping up!
- Quick recap
- We are humans and things will get messy and complicated
- Check out the free hunger fullness guide below!
Resources Mentioned:
- Grab the resources here!
Key Quotes
“We're really keeping food morally neutral here. Because from that space, you can determine what is going to be satisfying from a taste perspective, and what's going to feel good from a physical perspective.” - Katy Harvey
“Give yourself full permission to enjoy your food while remaining connected to your body. And once you're done eating, move on with your life, you are now fueled and ready to go.” - Katy Harvey
JOIN the Non-Diet Academy! Feel worthy at any size, and to live a life of total freedom!
https://www.nondietacademy.com
Get My FREE guides for Food Freedom & Body Acceptance: https://www.nondietacademy.com/freebies
Let’s get connected!
Instagram: @katyharvey.rd
Facebook: KatyHarveyRD
Website: https://katyharvey.net
LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to find their own freedom with food. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Itunes or Libsyn.