YOUR 2 INNER EATING PERSONALITIES
Do you ever eat what you want, and then feel guilty about it? Or eat what’s healthy, but walk away unsatisfied?
That tug-of-war is your 2 eating personalities at work.
A magazine recently asked me to share my favorite nutrition advice. And while I could have talked about protein, fiber, or hydration, here’s the truth:
None of that works unless you first understand your 2 inner eating personalities.
YOUR 2 INNER EATING PERSONALITIES
We all actually have 2 eating personalities inside of us… the WILD CHILD + the HEALTH NUT.
The WILD CHILD loves fun, freedom, and flavor. Pizza, burgers, tacos, dessert, cocktails. This side of you craves excitement and doesn’t want to feel deprived.
The HEALTH NUT is all about fueling your body for energy, longevity, and feeling good. Protein, produce, whole grains, hydration. This side of you cares about nourishment and optimal health.
The Secret: You need to satisfy BOTH at meals.
If you ignore your Wild Child, you’ll feel restricted.
If you ignore your Health Nut, you’ll feel run-down.
But when you honor BOTH, you find that sweet spot of satisfaction + nutrition.
EXAMPLES IN ACTION
– Pizza Night: Order your favorite pizza (wild child) + pair it with a big side salad (health nut).
– Burger & Fries: Make the juicy burger (wild child) + pair it with veggie dippers (health nut).
– Taco Tuesday: Enjoy your favorite taco fillings (wild child) + turn them into a taco salad to get more veggies (health nut).
– Dessert Craving: Savor a brownie (wild child) + pair it with raspberries and a cup of tea (health nut).
PRACTICE THIS
Whether you are meal planning, sitting down to a meal, or deciding what to order at a restaurant…
Take a breath and tune in: Ask BOTH your inner WILD CHILD + your inner HEALTH NUT what would make each of them happy. And then make sure your meal reflects what they BOTH want.
When they BOTH are happy, you feel satisfied and nourished! This is how good nutrition becomes enjoyable & sustainable for life.
