"I want to learn how to eat by body signals... but I'm scared to stop counting calories, because I'm sure I'll gain weight." This is not the exception, it's the rule. In this episode, I'll help you navigate the fear of this dilemma.
Yesterday
“Might as Well” Urges: What You Need to Do to Stop Them
One unplanned food choice can quickly turn into “I already blew it, so I might as well keep going.” In this episode, Georgie explains why eating-because-I-ate urges are a form of pain-relief eating: food is used to escape the guilt, fear, or disappointment caused by the previous ... Show More
18m 56s
Jul 27
Pain Relief Urges: When Food Feels Like the Fastest Way Out
In this episode, we’re talking about pain relief urges: the urge to eat because something hurts and food feels like the fastest way out. That pain might be physical, emotional, or both stacked together — and food may genuinely offer comfort for a little while. But comfort is not ... Show More
19m 39s
Jul 22
Autopilot Urges: When Your Brain Says “This Goes With Food”
Autopilot urges happen when your brain recognizes a familiar scene and says, “This is when we eat,” or “This goes with food.” These urges can show up as snacking, grazing, emotional eating, or a full binge before you feel like you’ve really chosen anything.In this episode, we’ll ... Show More
26m 53s
Jul 2024
When Calorie Counting Doesn’t ‘Work’ For You
<p>We're tackling a topic that always gets people talking—counting calories! If counting calories works for you, great! But if tracking every bite or obsessing over your food app has ever made you anxious, this episode is for you! </p><p>In this episode, we'll talk abou ... Show More
10m 15s
Apr 2021
Help! I Can’t Stop Counting Calories
CALORIE COUNTING. So many of us have done it (and many still are) but is this actually helpful? The truth is, in many cases, calorie counting can be a manifestation of disordered eating. I know, SHOCKING, especially because calorie counting is so normalized in our culture. Today ... Show More
31m 11s
Oct 2019
Ep42: Should You Be Counting Calories? With Nivine Hanache, Clinical Dietitian
Should you be concerning yourself with counting calories or is it all overrated? I delve into a conversation with Nivine Hanach, Clinical Dietitian, MSc. Clinical Nutrition, PhD. Candidate Health Promotion. Email Nivine on: hanachnivine@gmail.com Instagram: @nivinehanach
30m 10s