INTUITIVE EATING, NON-DIET NUTRITION
& WEIGHT INCLUSIVE HEALTH
Welcome to the Centre for Intuitive Eating! We’re so glad you found us. We are a passionate team of nutrition & health professionals helping people feel good, both inside and out, for the long-term. Our non-diet and weight inclusive approach creates space for individuals of all shapes and sizes to experience the joy of eating, and a life well lived. We can’t wait to meet you!
OUR NUTRITION & HEALTH SERVICES
Guided by the Intuitive Eating framework, we’ll work with you to build lifelong skills that foster a sustainable positive relationship with food, movement and how you feel about (and listen to) your body. Walk away feeling better, more free, and more connected to the joyful experience of eating.
1:1 Intuitive Eating Coaching
We assist you in de-shackling the burden of diet culture, and work towards developing body respect and kindness. Together, we will work through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating so you can rediscover the joy of eating – guilt and shame-free.
Eating Disorder Recovery Support
We take a holistic, individualised approach to Eating Disorder recovery and treatment, understanding that each client has unique needs, experiences and situations.
Events, Talks & Workshops
Our team regularly delivers engaging talks and workshops on topics such as Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), Non-Diet Nutrition, and Healing from Diet Culture.
SO WHAT EXACTLY IS INTUITIVE EATING?
We’re so glad you asked! Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based framework designed to help people in moving toward a positive relationship with food, movement, their bodies and selves. Through our Intuitive Eating program, you will learn to:
Re-establish trust in your body’s innate cues of hunger and fullness.
Discover what foods satisfy you and feel good within your unique body.
Assist you in learning how to move in enjoyable ways (if you want to!)
Develop long-lasting body respect and kindness. We believe in breaking cycles!
HOW DO I KNOW I’M READY TO START MY INTUITIVE EATING JOURNEY?
DO YOU EVER…
- Excessively think about the way food will affect your body?
- Feel guilt or other negative emotions after eating certain foods?
- Let your body weight, shape or size define any proportion of your worthiness or ability to be loved?
- Feel confused about what, when, and how much to eat?
- Feel sick of all the diets you’ve tried before, but the thought of accepting your body seems really scary?
DO YOU EVER…
- Excessively think about the way food will affect your body?
- Feel guilt or other negative emotions after eating certain foods?
- Let your body weight, shape or size define any proportion of your worthiness or ability to be loved?
- Feel confused about what, when, and how much to eat?
- Feel sick of all the diets you’ve tried before, but the thought of accepting your body seems really scary?
AND WOULD YOU RATHER…
- Feel comfortable and at home in your own body? Make eating ‘easy’, ‘stress-free’, and ‘intuitive’?
- Re-learn how to listen to your body and nourish it well?
- Feel heard, understood, and worthy of love—inside and out?
- Be helped in a way that doesn’t perpetuate harmful mindsets, in a safe, guided and supportive environment?
RESONATING WITH US?
If any of those previous statements resonated with you, Intuitive Eating can absolutely help you move towards a better relationship with food, movement, your body, your unique self.
The Intuitive Eating approach is for everyone. Our dietitians are well versed in counselling you through your readiness and that means, put simply, just meeting you where you are at—no matter where that may be. We’re here to discuss your hopes and concerns in a safe, judgement-free and welcoming space, and are ready to support you in your journey at whatever pace you feel comfortable.
BOOK IN WITH USNot quite ready? Ask us a question!
ON THE BLOG
Meditation
Vipassana Meditation Course Reflection – 19th February, 2017
July 13, 2022
Why this experience was 10 of the hardest days of my entire life, followed by some of the absolute best. http://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schrasmi I wrote this blog back in 2017 after my first Vipassana course. I like to think that my writing style has changed since then, so bare with it. It’s taken everything within me to … Read more
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Nutrition
The Problems with Counting Calories
July 7, 2022
Is there a problem with counting calories? Calorie (or Kilojoule) counting is often used by people use to try to lose or maintain a certain body weight, or follow a diet. There seem to be endless sources that encourage calorie/kilojoule counting, including: Doctors, dietitians and government pamphlets Media and social media Packaged food labels … Read more
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Nutrition
Overcoming the Fear of Weight Gain
May 3, 2022
The fear of weight gain is a roadblock that many of our clients come up against when healing their relationship with food. Initially, the thought of letting go of diets and rigid food rules is exciting (although a little nerve wracking). There is eagerness to learn intuitive eating skills, free up brain space and … Read more
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Intuitive Eating
Feel out of control with food? Here’s 3 reasons why.
April 3, 2022
If you feel out of control around food, you are not alone. This is a common feeling that many of our clients struggle with. This article outlines 3 common reasons that people come to feel out of control around food, and our suggestions to help you feel more normal around food again. Reason 1: you’re … Read more
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Intuitive Eating
Body Respect
March 7, 2022
In a world that subliminally tells you to hate your body, I say, at the very least, when you can’t quite love it, respect it. #bodyneutrality Choose respect. DESPITE: The messages from your Mum that the outfit you have on makes you look frumpy The people around you steeped in body hate when you’re trying … Read more
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Intuitive Eating
Why I Love to Cook
February 8, 2022
There are many reasons why I love to cook. One of them is that diet culture doesn’t exist in cooking. Salt, fat & sugar are elements deeply appreciated in cooking that can be manipulated to provide different flavours, please different senses & add to the overall experience of eating/cooking. My favourite channel on TV is … Read more
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About Us
The Intuitive Dietitian is now the Centre for Intuitive Eating
November 5, 2021
The Intuitive Dietitian Has Rebranded! New face, new name! It’s official. The Intuitive Dietitian is now the Centre for Intuitive Eating. Same team, same philosophy, same wonderful gratitude for our beautiful clients who make what we do so fulfilling. Listen to our founder, Monique, as she talks through her brand vision and the reason we rebranded here, … Read more
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Body Image
‘AND Therapy’ for Body Image
October 29, 2021
A great activity in regard to building positive/neutral body image, is to make a list of things you like about yourself which have nothing to do with your body/appearance. You can pull this list out when using the ‘AND therapy’ in a challenging body moment. Here are some of my favourites: I’m feeling uncomfortable in … Read more
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Intuitive Eating
Normalising Body Changes
October 18, 2021
Body changes can be uncomfortable. Because we live in a culture that mistakenly teaches you that the worst possible thing that could ever happen to you is that you gain weight. Many internalise weight gain as a failure on their part or an inability to “stay on the bandwagon”. Many people I work with share … Read more
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Nutrition
Get the Low Down on Carbs
October 15, 2021
Item number one: carbs always were, and always will be, an essential power source for your body and brain. People make drastic food choices without actually investing the time into the research & evidence. Did you know that the evidence that exists for the ketogenic diet (i.e. low carb/no carb), is for its use with … Read more
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