B2 – Upper Intermediate
Shifting from strict diets to intuitive eating means being kind to ourselves and tuning in to what our bodies want. It’s about enjoying food, moving a bit, and recognizing our differences. Yet, it’s tough because society insists we should look a certain way.
The person in the article tried intuitive eating for ten days and discovered a lot, such as enjoying favorite foods without feeling bad. It’s a journey to feeling good about ourselves and realizing it’s okay not to follow strict diets.
This topic prompts us to ponder our food habits and how societal ideas shape our self-perception. It’s about understanding ourselves and finding what genuinely makes us feel healthy and happy.
Vocabulary Questions
- What does the word “off-limit” mean in the sentence, “Throughout the entire 10 days of eating intuitively, I was a little fixated on certain foods that used to be off-limits and it was honestly really fun to follow those cravings without guilt.”? Use it in a sentence.
- What does the phrase “jack up” mean in the sentence, “By day two, one thing became very clear — years of restricting followed by overindulgence and overeating has completely jacked up my hunger signals.”? Give 2 synonyms and use the phrase ‘jack up’ in a sentence.
- What does the term “hamster wheel” mean in the sentence, “Freedom from the hamster wheel of dieting is worth it to me.”? Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever tried eating just when you feel hungry and stopping when you’re full? How did it go for you?
- Do you think it’s hard to eat intuitively because of what people say about how we should look? Why or why not?
- What good things can happen if someone listens to their body and eats what feels right instead of following strict diets?
- How do our thoughts about eating affect our choices?
- Do you think more people will like the idea of intuitive eating if they find out it’s good for their health? Explain.