Did you know there may be a connection between an ADHD diagnosis and struggling with disordered eating behaviors? Studies have been examining possible connections between ADHD and disordered eating behaviors including binge eating, restrict-binge patterns, eating for stimulation (so not for physical hunger), and more. I am fascinated. This is the second time I'm talking about ADHD on Speaking of Hungry and I definitely plan to talk about it more.
Read MoreCrystal Karges and I dive into everything parents want to know about kids and snacks. We chat about the usual, "normal" snacking stuff that makes parents nuts and explore what to do when your child may be sneaking food. We talk about the difference between typical kid snacking vs when to be concerned about sneaking snacks and a possible disordered relationship with food.
Read MoreAre your core beliefs getting in the way of healing your relationship with food? How are your core beliefs driving your decisions about what, when, and how much you eat?
Read MoreHelen is a certified pilates instructor who believes movement's greatest benefit is its ability to change how you feel, not how you look. And that is the exact reason I embraced pilates when I was trying to move away from forced, punishing exercise.
Read MoreThis episode is all about how to approach nutrition without restriction when dealing with a PCOS diagnosis. I had a chat with Amanda Forman, a registered dietitian specializing in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and women's health.
Read MoreIn this latest episode, I chat with NYC-based psychologist, Alexis Conason, about her approach to living diet-free that she writes about in her book, The Diet Free Revolution. Alexis specializes in eating disorders in her private practice and is also the founder of The Anti-Diet Plan, a weight-inclusive online mindful eating program.
Read MoreI love my Peloton bike and all of the different forms of exercise the app offers. What a lifesaver during Covid!! BUT...
I know there are many Facebook communities that have formed for Peloton users to share their love of Peloton and other things like dogs, their kids, wine, and of course, dieting and weight loss.
Read MoreI was truly enjoying the new challenge of heavy lifting but at the same time, I felt that ... pressure. That urge to follow everything on the calendar because if I didn't then I was "doing it wrong". I was ignoring these urges to do more yoga and pilates for the sake of getting all the strength workouts in.
Read MoreIs alcohol acting as a barrier to you feeling your fullness? Or are you ignoring your hunger in order to "save up" calories to drink later on? Do you know if your rules about alcohol are coming from a place of self-care? Or are they wrapped up in fear over calories?
Read MoreDiet culture is rampant when it comes to pregnancy. If you want to get pregnant while living in a fat body, the first line of treatment tends to be "lose weight". This can cause women more stress plus lost time as they struggle with dieting (that doesn't work) and weight loss. Nicola explains how weight loss DOES NOT need to be the focus to increase health and thus increase chances of becoming pregnant.
Read MoreVictoria reveals her own struggle with an eating disorder that eventually led her to the ultimate rock bottom. Victoria tells me, "I had the abs, I had the cut arms, I had everything I thought I’d ever want and need to be happy, and I was absolutely empty inside.”
Read MoreWhen we are so used to dieting and restricting food, the expected outcome is typically weight loss, a smaller dress size, a decrease in body fat percentage, improved health, or all of the above. What can we expect when we decide to STOP dieting and to heal our bodies through an improved relationship with food?
Read MoreEven in my most disordered eating days of restriction, weighing, and tracking every morsel of food that I ate, I remember thinking juice cleanses sounded ridiculous and extreme. I enjoyed CHEWING food, even if I wasn't eating enough of it.
Read MoreI share my thoughts about "diet" foods such as keto and paleo versions of "forbidden" foods. Why do they exist? Why are people buying them? Do they help us build a healthy relationship with all foods?
Read MoreCan food journaling ever help? You may be surprised to hear that I use it sometimes with my clients.
Read MoreAm I being healthy? Or are my eating behaviors becoming disordered? Have you started to wonder if you, or someone you know, are dealing with disordered eating behaviors? It's very hard to tell in this diet-obsessed world we live in. Dieting, cutting out food groups, going hours without eating are just a few examples of what society considers "normal" behaviors in an attempt to lose weight and/or improve health.
Read MoreWhat does it mean when we say "make peace with food" and "give yourself permission to eat all foods"? Why do you think it may work for others but NOT you?
Read MoreYou need to know that you have the right to set boundaries. You do not need to listen to judgment. This is your decision and you're doing what you feel is right for your physical and mental health.
Read MoreWhy do you want to recover from disordered eating? Do you want to save your kids from a lifetime of chronic dieting and following food rules? If you've grown up with diet culture influences or dealing with weight stigma, you know how it can stay with you into your adult years.
Read MoreDid you know there are other forms of hunger other than physical hunger? Did you also know there is no reason for us to feel like we're doing something wrong if we eat when we're not physically hungry?
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