I'm sick and I am so thankful I learned about Intuitive Eating. Here's why.

Hi! I'm Rebekah, former swimmer, now a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Just a short blog post here for you all because I want to be on here but I am still working on my recovery process. I wanted to share some thoughts I have been having this past week while I learned about how difficult it is to be sick as a mom.

I have been sick for A WEEK. Yes, A WEEK! I cannot remember the last time I have been down this long. I am lucky, in a sense, as I have not been struggling with symptoms that are incapacitating me. Good old cough, cold, tired, etc. But the cough is what has really been hanging on. Unfortunately, it has been leaving me with a few sleepless nights as the cough persists. This also means, I have been unable to exercise all week. This is so hard for me but because I love to be active - it is a way to relax and cope with stress.

So, what does Intuitive Eating have to do with this? For those who are new to this, Intuitive Eating is a framework that emphasizes healthy relationships with food and body by letting go of diet culture, honouring our body's innate cues, and nourishing it through purposeful self-care and gentle nutrition. Learning about Intuitive Eating was part of my own healing journey with food and exercise. Although I have always loved being active, at some point in my younger years, activity became more about burning energy than enjoying the movement itself.

At another time, if I was sick like this, I would have done one of two things: tried to exercise no matter what, or manipulate my eating to accommodate my lower activity level. But after years of learning, healing and work, I did neither of these things. I ate when and what felt good while considering which foods could be most beneficial for my recovery as well. And I have been resting as best I can while still trying to keep up with my 15 month old.

Now, I won't lie. This doesn't mean that I don't ever have challenging thoughts. They still rear their ugly head. But I am prepared and confident in shutting them down. But, for the most part I have found a place of peace and calm with relation to food and my body and I am so thankful.

I am eager to get back to my normal routine but I am not rushing it.

In the meantime, I appreciate your patience as I will likely remain on the quieter side on social media and here on my blog as I get back to myself.

If you are interested in learning more about Intuitive Eating and how you can fit this together with your sport performance goals, I would love to work with you.

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Talk soon!