How to Become an Intuitive Eater (Without Ignoring Data) | Ep 446

How to Become an Intuitive Eater (Without Ignoring Data) | Ep 446

Author: Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert March 2, 2026 Duration: 29:10
"Just listen to your body" is the most popular nutrition advice for anyone tired of tracking who is trying to lose fat. The problem is, your hunger signals may be giving you bad data. Chronic dieting, sleep disruption, hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause, and ultra-processed foods all degrade your appetite signals. A 2013 study found that intuitive eating only helps weight loss when those signals are accurate. If they're off, the whole system breaks down and it's very difficult to ...

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