[Super Messy!] Full Day Of Intuitive Eating With No Food Rules

[@christina7561]

I love how you touched upon the fact that food doesn't have to be "mind blowing". I discovered in recovery how for so many years, I had put food up on a holy, moral pedastool because the other areas in my life were lacking, in meaning, purpose and satisfaction, not to mention the sacred self worth aspect. So everything had to be "perfect". Just last night I made something to eat for the next day and it was "blah" but I made note and appreciated the time and effort I took to make it after a long, tiring day to budget and save money on eating out. Food doesn't have TO BE PERFECT to taste good, and that goes for life too! Allow yourself the grace to make mistakes and have "blah" days with "blah" emotions and honor THAT'S OKAY TOO. It's called being human. Really enjoy your personal thoughts on how and why you choose food and your journey of processing.

[@ColleenChristensen]

Yes, yes, yes!!! Couldn't have said it better myself!

[@jackiecastro4299]

Loved everything about this video please do more of these...knowing how an intuitive eater eats normaly throughout the day is so helpful and the thought process behind it. Thank you!

[@gailrobey4316]

Hi Colleen, I really like this video and the other videos I've seen of what you eat in a day. I like the choices you make and I really appreciate your thoughts as to what you choose and why. I really like learning about how intuitive eating is in the living of it. Thanks!

[@sherri140]

I need to learn how to not be disappointed when a food or meal just isn’t good. Lately I’m trying to eat what sounds good even if it isn’t the healthiest because I just need what will satisfy me that that time

[@shroomie002]

SO late but i liked that you added on the fact that youd already snacked before your 'designated' snack time bc i have a problem with snacking so many times a day and then not having enough space for my main meals

[@katertots3097]

❤️ Safe & fair! Honeycrisp apple & birthday cake granola flavors are my favorites!

[@dnd1007]

I love seeing how you incorporate gentle nutrition into your meals! (It's why I joined your Non-Diet-y Nutrition School!)

[@Chelle-kd1po]

I love the S&F birthday cake granola. I remember not having granola when I was on WW (too many points). Even today, seeing you pour it on your snack instead of measuring two TBSP was mind-blowing 🤯. 🤣 I am exaggerating, but it affirmed that I am on a healthy path, mentally & physically, with IE. I learned that maybe it's okay to have my sandwich with TWO pieces of bread (regular, not 35-cal) with my sandwich & still eat grapes, maybe even sun chips 😉. I would've loved to have had these resources available to me when I was much younger. Thank you for great work you do.

[@dnd1007]

As a former WW-er, I get that granola thing. LOL

[@CocobutterButter-q1l]

Hey, I know this is an old video, but my fav granola is the Purley Elisabeth cookie raisin granola!! It is a must-try, and I have it every day!!!

[@Familyproud-e9h]

Could you please share your exercise routine? You mentioned in the beginning that you went for a run, how long, how many miles, etc. It's great that you can eat freely and stay slender. If I ate like that I'd certainly be obese.

[@bethshannon9344]

I like the banana, Greek yogurt, granola snack. Might try that. I usually have all those ingredients in the house. And I see how I could vary it depending on what I want. Maybe add honey or raisins, etc.

[@princessbabibear4794]

Strawberry jam & chocolate sauce!

[@ColleenChristensen]

Sounds great!! ❤️

[@thupple]

These videos are a lot of fun, and help me with the practice of Gentle Nutrition. I can totally identify with “food blahs”. Sometimes I can overcome them if I get the right balances, but other times I just chew, swallow, and get on with life - and no big deal! Another blessing really. Food does not have to be “exciting” -even if it’s not, it may still be satisfying. But there’s always another meal coming up soon. And since there’s no ”diet” in the mix, that meal or snack has a good chance of being satisfying. So there’s no “urgency” any more. A relief! P.S. The granola is really good. Picked up some Strawberry Shortcake flavor at the CostCo tonight. I’ll be ordering some more from their website soon. 😀 Thanks!

[@ColleenChristensen]

AMEN to that!! And the granola is hands-down the best! ❤️

[@user-qb4eb8vq5u]

The diet culture banana rule was definitely a thing for me. Which made me want to eat at least 2 large bananas daily for quite some time. Love them! Could you do a video talking about body image or how you dealt with weight gain (if any, because you're still naturally thin) in the first few months intuitively eating? Did your weight stabilize soon after or did it go up and all over the place for a long time? I'm only asking bc I want to feel comfortable again and find homeostasis. And I need reassurance I guess that it won't take like 2 years 🥲 I restricted without going super low calorie (athlete) for at least a year and got super low body fat (but high muscle)...but now am eating significantly more bc it's not healthy for my mind or body to be that lean. But it hopefully won't be as huge a shock eating more, compared to someone who has eaten barely any calories and that my fluctuations will finally stabilize and I'd feel better. Sorry for the book , love your videos and podcast 🤣🤗

[@ColleenChristensen]

Hi! I have a blog post on set point weight that I think that could be super super helpful! You can read it here: colleenchristensennutrition.com/what-is-a-set-point-weight/ And I'm jotting down your video request. Thanks so much for following along on this channel and podcast! ❤️

[@qwmx]

Freeze yoghurt you buy from the shops (although, take it out and put it in a freeze safe container, because their standard packing isn't freeze safe). You get Froyo. You're welcome.

[@princessbabibear4794]

I think the granola has millet puffs not rice puffs? I went to their website and they have pumpkin pie flavored granola! I am totally a pumpkin spice for Life- chic 🐥 Anyone else part of the pumpkin spice squad?

[@andrea.andrea]

hi colleen, could you please do a full day of eating or share more recipes for pescatarian people? you seem to mostly eat chicken or meat your diet with very few days including fish (which I totally am ok with, you do you ! :) ) and I don't eat meat, so please meal ideas with fish!

[@bethshannon9344]

I buy those same shells at Aldi. We had tacos a couple nights ago, then yesterday I turned the leftovers into a taco salad.

[@princessbabibear4794]

I love the way Colleen says taco. TACK- OH! 🌮🥰🤣

[@ColleenChristensen]

They're such a steal! Aldi is the way to go in my book! 🙌

[@Janice20001]

What's the recipe for the no bake oreo cake???

[@safewayman]

intrested in trying Safe + Fair's pumpkin pie granola!

[@Bobbystringsfannibbles]

I have a question I’m overwhelmed having my binge foods like blueberry pie in the house I eat the whole thing Can I go slowly in your program and keep these binge foods out of the house? I’m overweight- no bulimia or anorexia just binge eating - in and out of OA

[@snapesdaughter20]

Thank you for a great video! I will definitely try the really thick smoothie it looks and sounds delicious. Is the secret ingredient a whole banana? Love from Germany ❤️

[@princessbabibear4794]

The secret ingredient is instant pudding mix

[@ColleenChristensen]

It's all about the pudding mix on this one! Let me know if you enjoy it!

[@melissasahagun5359]

I ate a lot of sugar today I feel like crap. I'll use this as a learning lesson for next time.🎃

[@violetopal6264]

Your dog is cute 🥰 But be careful about letting him help clean up peanut butter. Some brands have started adding a sweetener that is poisonous to dogs 😢 The tacos look so good! 🌮😊

[@teresawhite791]

What kind of “mix” did u add that is the secret to ur smoothie? Hope it’s not a secret😉

[@cheyenne222]

she mentions it’s pudding mix!

[@princessbabibear4794]

Yeah I was kind of hard to hear what she was saying. Wow! Pudding mix? GENIUS 👍💕

[@ColleenChristensen]

Looks like these ladies beat me to it! Def the pudding mix! ❤️

[@TequiLa_SunRise_00]

In italy we dont eat chips on a regular basis, here they're considered junk/fun food for parties, happy hour, etc. We dont consider them a good source of carbs and we eat bread and pasta instead. So they became a fear food for me, I dont buy them, I eat them rarely and I would never build a daily meal with them...how can I change that?

[@christina7561]

The Socieaty that Colleen offers (you can find information on her website) helps you do just that, break your food rules. I'm saving money to invest in it but if you have the means, highly recommend it from the podcasts I've l heard from people who have enrolled. It's been a life changing decision. In the meantime, recommend following her Instagram account if you don't already where she posts awesome videos and posts to help you can supported. Don't give up!

[@marticahernandez4393]

reinforce me that not every meal is amazing. I am in that space now since my husband horrible accident nothing taste or apeals to me. thanks

[@ColleenChristensen]

Hi Martica. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's accident. I'm sending best wishes to your family and that you're taking care of yourself in this hard time.

[@marticahernandez4393]

@@ColleenChristensen thank you so much!!!!!!

[@rediscoverychannelwithgaby8286]

I’m gonna break the 1 banana a day rule 💕

[@xyk-ep5dn]

Is it normal to crave for a lot of chocolate during my period? I had 4 dark choco squares and a magnum mini ice cream in order to feel satisfied from my craving, but I am feeling guilty right now

[@princessbabibear4794]

I think maybe the issue isn't the chocolate. It is perhaps a vitamin and mineral deficiency Try taking a coenzyme B complex and chelated magnesium everyday and krill oil or other fish oil supplement Three times a week. I like the brand Bluebonnet. It is what my daughter's pediatrician recommended and they sell their stuff on Amazon. Take a deep breath and realize food and what and how much you eat is not what defines you. You were fearfully and wonderfully made by God and YOU ARE LOVED. Your love, significance and security come from God. 💕💕💕

[@christina7561]

It's very common, I crave chocolate too during my cycle!

[@princessbabibear4794]

@@christina7561 Absolutely! I've been known only crave chocolate near my cycle. I started taking magnesium supplements and B2 and my chocolate consumption is not as intense.

[@Snickerdoods.x]

Super normal! Also, don't think you have to force yourself to eat dark chocolate if you don't truly enjoy it. I know that can be a diet culture rule a lot of us hold onto. I'm working on breaking that myself.

[@princessbabibear4794]

I think the biggest takeaway I had for the video was that I go to long between eating meals and snacks and I need to work on that. I get way the heck too hungry. ☠️