Ever wake up and know exactly what you want to eat for breakfast?

All of these scenarios describe what it’s like to have a craving.

There is tons of research supporting this approach to diet.

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If you are cutting out a food group to lose weight, this could also have the opposite effect.

According to this same study, 33% of these dieters will gain weight that exceeds their start weight.

Although, it might not be a walk in the park.

woman eating burger and wings

Because of this, there are several guidelines to unlearning this restrictive attitude toward food.

Very Well Healthattributes the Intuitive Eating Movement to the dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.

The two published the book “Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Diet Approach.”

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In this book, they detail ten steps to achieve freedom around food.

In her article withPoosh, nutritionist Cara Clark remarks that intuitive eating still promotes healthy choices.

If you need help with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available.