Beyond the Scale: Understanding Your Body's Hidden Messages

Deena Pralat
May 16
2 min read

Your body has been trying to talk to you but you're ignoring it.

Those headaches? That afternoon exhaustion? The midnight anxiety? They're not random inconveniences, they're messages. And it's time you started listening.

The Language of Your Body

Think of your body like a best friend who knows you better than anyone. She's been trying to tell you things:

That tension headache? It's about more than just screen time or your period
Those sugar cravings? They're not just about chocolate
That constant fatigue? It's not just about needing better sleep

Each symptom is a conversation starter, an invitation to dig deeper.

Decoding Your Body's Signals

Stress Signals You Might Be Missing

Jaw tension during meetings
Digestive issues before important events
Sleep disruptions when overwhelmed
Afternoon energy crashes
Unexplained aches and pains

These aren't just inconveniences to push through, they're your body's way of saying "Hey, we need to talk."

The Hormone Connection

Your hormones aren't your enemy. They're more like a sophisticated communication system that's been trying to get your attention. When we work with them instead of against them, everything changes.

Signs your hormones are trying to tell you something:

Irregular sleep patterns
Mood swings that feel out of character
Weight changes despite your best efforts
Cravings that feel uncontrollable
Energy levels that roller-coaster through the day

Emotional Eating vs. Intuitive Eating

Let's talk about that 2 PM chocolate craving. Is it about the chocolate, or is it about what happened in that morning meeting? Is it hunger, or is it your body asking for comfort?

Understanding the difference between emotional and physical hunger:

Emotional hunger comes on suddenly
Physical hunger builds gradually
Emotional hunger craves specific comfort foods
Physical hunger is open to various foods
Emotional hunger isn't satisfied by fullness

Creating Your Body-Trust Practice

Step 1: The Morning Check-In

How did you sleep?
What's your energy level?
Where are you holding tension?
What does your body need today?

Step 2: The Midday Pause

Take 3 deep breaths
Scan your body for tension
Check in with your hunger/fullness
Notice your energy levels

Step 3: The Evening Review

What supported your body today?
What drained your energy?
What messages did you receive?
What would feel good tomorrow?

The Trauma Connection

Our bodies hold onto past experiences. That anxiety that seems to come from nowhere? Those trust issues that show up in relationships? That resistance to change? They might be old stories stored in your cells.

Your Body's Wisdom

Your body knows:

When you need rest (before burnout hits)
What foods truly nourish you
When stress is becoming too much
What relationships drain your energy
When you're ready for change

Ready to Start Listening?

Understanding your body's messages is a journey, not a destination. It's about building a relationship with yourself that's based on trust, not control.

Want to learn more about what your body's trying to tell you? Book a discovery call and let's decode these messages together.