Trust Your Body: Rewriting the Rules Around Food
For most of my life, I thought food had to be either “good” or “bad,” that I had to be all in or completely off track. But over the years, I’ve learned that balance doesn’t mean perfection, it means paying attention, tuning in, and trusting my body to guide me.
What Balance Means to Me
Balance, for me, looks like eating mostly whole, nourishing foods that support my energy, mood, and hormones. I avoid gluten, dairy, food dyes, and additives—not because I “have to,” but because I’ve learned that I feel better when I do. And still, I leave space for the joy of a slice of pizza or sharing dessert at dinner with friends.
It’s not about restriction. It’s about tuning in.
I eat when I’m hungry—not when I’m bored or emotionally triggered—and I’ve worked hard to rewire emotional eating habits and release the need to finish everything on my plate just because it’s there.
The Evolution of My Relationship with Food
Years ago, I was eating whatever was convenient and not thinking about how it made me feel. I was caught in a cycle of overdoing it, numbing emotions with food, and feeling guilty afterward. But as I’ve deepened my connection with myself, through healing, spiritual practice, and body awareness, I’ve learned to honor my hunger and be present with my choices.
Working on emotional healing has been the biggest key to shifting away from extremes. I stopped expecting food to fix my feelings. I started letting joy live in my choices, without shame or guilt attached.
Nourishing from the Inside Out
These days, I gravitate toward high-protein snacks, fresh fruits, and vegetables, because they make me feel grounded and vibrant. I eat with my cycle in mind, choosing red meat to replenish during my bleed and increasing carbs in the luteal phase when energy dips.
Gluten-free and dairy-free eating has changed how I feel physically, so it’s a non-negotiable for me now. But I also leave room for fun. My treat foods? Dark chocolate, brownies, and pizza, all of which bring joy, especially when they’re part of a shared experience.
Going out to eat with friends is one of my favorite things in the world. Sharing dishes, savoring dessert, and enjoying that sense of togetherness, food becomes healing when it’s rooted in connection.
Mindset, Meals, and Maintenance
Trusting your body takes practice. I plan meals ahead so I’m not scrambling when hunger hits. I try to eat based on hunger cues, not the clock, and I’m mindful of my blood sugar to keep things steady.
As someone who came from the fitness industry, I’ve seen the toxic sides of diet culture, up close and personal. I know how deep food guilt and body shame can go. That’s why I’m passionate about helping others break those patterns, too.
There’s always an emotional root to food struggles. The key is getting curious, not critical.
You Can Rewrite the Rules
If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between discipline and joy, this is your permission slip to do things differently. You don’t have to punish your body to care for it. You can love it, nourish it, and treat it, without guilt.
You’re allowed to eat with intention and intuition. You’re allowed to let go of rules that no longer serve you. You’re allowed to trust your body again.
Peace & power to you
💜 Liz
