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As such, myths abound about intuitive eating even 25 years after its formal creation.

Still, though, theres a lot of room for confusionespecially when diet culture steps in.

(Blogilates founder Cassey Hoscontroversial banana test TikTokis an example of this in action.)

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Taylor Wolfram, RDN, is a nutrition therapist and health writer who helps people discover the joy in eating and pursue health and well-being without focusing on weight.

Wolfram says this co-opting is antithetical to the original purpose of intuitive eating.

That requires instinct, thought,andemotionright?

But this is far from the truth, says Wolfram.

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Some people may call it junk food, but I like to call it fun food, says Wolfram.

A lot of our relationship with food is impacted by those really formative young years.

Sometimes, things that we dont even remember, says Wolfram.

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It doesnt tell the whole story of your instincts, emotions, and thoughts.

Thats not the case at all; thats one small and important part of it, she says.

Is there a diet mentality behind what you perceive as fullness?

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Taylor Wolfram, RDN, is a nutrition therapist and health writer who helps people discover the joy in eating and pursue health and well-being without focusing on weight.

Have you accepted your body shape?

Are you running or swimming or dancing for the pure joy of it?

Intuitive eating isnt one thingand the more you oversimplify it, the less youll benefit from it.

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