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Episode Overview:
Are you tired of dieting and ready for a new way to approach food and health? In this episode, we’re diving into why the old ways of thinking about weight loss no longer work and introducing the Empowered Eating Model™—a personalized, sustainable method to align your nutrition with your goals, values, and biofeedback.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The State of Eating in 2024: How new eras like Ozempic and other TikTok have reshaped the weight-loss landscape—and why they’re not the ultimate solution.
  • The Problem with Diet Culture: Why a $72 billion industry has left us feeling more lost and frustrated than ever, and the toll it takes on both our physical and mental well-being.
  • Empowered Eating Model™: Discover a fresh approach that focuses on biofeedback, nutrition science, and value-driven health goals to create a foundation for long-term wellness.
  • Mindset Shifts for 2024: How to move from focusing on weight and quick fixes to building habits that align with your unique goals and values.

Actionable Takeaways:

  1. Reflect on Your Health Goals: Define what health means to you beyond weight loss.
  2. Declutter for a Fresh Start: Clean out your kitchen, closet, or anything else that feels overwhelming.
  3. Listen to Your Body: Journal your hunger levels, energy, and mood for one week, and make one intentional food or movement change based on your observations.

Why It Matters:
Empowered Eating offers freedom from food-related anxiety, improved energy, better relationships, and more joy in daily life. For me, aligning health with faith is a way to honor God’s creation and serve others with purpose.

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