Common Myths About Intuitive Eating
Intuitive Eating isn’t a trend. It’s a transformative way to reclaim your autonomy over food and body— and it’s 100% compatible with the demands of a dancer’s life. But despite the growing popularity of the Intuitive Eating lifestyle, misconceptions are everywhere— and they can hold you back from fully embracing this powerful, non-diet approach. This article breaks down the most common myths and sets the record straight as to why you can benefit from the approach alongside performance nutrition.
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Intuitive Eating for Dancers: How to Fuel Performance Without the Diet Mentality
Intuitive eating dancers can coexist with performance nutrition. Dancers learn the basics of the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating and how to start using them today. As you begin to challenge food and body beliefs, you learn how to eat in a way that honors your health to the degree that you choose, not the degree set forth by dancer diet culture. This article will uncover the nuances of intuitive eating for dancers and guide you through the process.
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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget: Practical Tips for Dancers
For many dancers, eating healthfully can feel challenging when income is limited. It is possible, however, to eat healthfully— mindful and respectful of your body’s needs— even on a budget. It doesn’t require expensive food, but rather, a shift in our relationship with it. This article provides actionable tips for dancers who want to nourish their bodies and maintain a healthy relationship with food while sticking to a budget.
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What Is Food Flexibility & Why Do Dancers Need It?
Dancers require flexibility both in the studio and out. Heal your relationship with food using Food Flexibility. The more flexible you are in your food choices, the more willing you are to move through life’s vast experiences with agility and ease.
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Food Neutrality & Healing From Dancer Diet Culture
For dancers, food neutrality means viewing food as simply fuel, not as “good” or “bad,” and making choices based on hunger and satisfaction, rather than guilt or restriction, to support physical and mental well-being. Viewing foods as “good” or “bad” (whether for health or performance) evokes anxiety and guilt, making us vulnerable to an all-or-nothing mindset. In this article, we uncover the benefits of a food-neutral lens for dancers.
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Navigating Summer: Am I Ready For An Intensive?
Summer intensives offer a unique opportunity for dancers to refine their technical skills and make important career connections. However, the intense competition and pressure to perform can also bring significant stress. Deciding whether a dancer is ready for an intensive involves assessing not just their physical abilities but also their mental resilience. To help guide this decision, here are three strategies for navigating the most common challenges dancers face during summer intensives.
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