Craving Food Freedom

Guilt can sometimes make it feel like we "binged".  In this episode, I cover: Why is the feeling of guilt even necessary? Imagine what it would be like if you stopped feeling guilt What it can look like to not feel guilty LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be...

My goal in the next few minutes is help you see what they're experiencing with food and how they would like to be supported during this time. As you know, they have been struggling with food and their bodies for a while, maybe months, maybe years, even decades.  They're not trying to be perfect with food or lose weight anymore. No. They want to find peace of mind with food, they are seeking food f...

When everyone knows you are struggling with food, that question can feel super abrasive.  In this episode, I cover:  Feeling ashamed when eating in front of others What you're trying to do goes unnoticed but when you get seconds, that always seems to get called out Tell your friends/family what you want to be acknowledged for, otherwise no comments please They just don't know what you're trying to...

Same. If you've ever been in a situation where you're surrounded by holiday treats everywhere you look and feel stressed, then you get it. In this episode I will talk about why you may be finding it impossible to stop eating these sweets treats and a new way of doing it. What's in this episode? When holiday treats are EVERYWHERE What inevitably happens --> a binge How to stop the cycle LINKS AND R...

In this podcast episode, I'll share some tips on how I get through fall/winter and what to do to get through these dark and cold nights. By the way, this is also my most challenging time of the year, right there with you! LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be...

Trying to stop bingeing is kind of like jet lag Your body is USED TO BINGEING What you can do to stop bingeing when you are alone LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be friends on IG!  @craving.food.freedom.com WHAT DID YOU THINK? If you liked this episode, pl...

Fall/winter blues have really been taking a toll, can you relate? Tips for when you're in the middle of a binge Frequent reminders of "it's ok" to prevent a guilt spiral When you feel that it's ok, it's less all-consuming, which makes MOVING ON easier The next day, ask yourself How did that serve you? For me it felt comforting BUT I felt heavy/bloated after How do you feel today? Overall it didn't...

LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be friends on IG!  @craving.food.freedom.com WHAT DID YOU THINK? If you liked this episode, please take a moment to  SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW , would love to hear from you! You'll be helping me reach more people just like yo...

Guilt about eating gluten for back-to-back meals Sometimes the body needs some extra carbs and it's ok! Guilt about eating sweets - can I eat chocolate everyday? Weigh your own personal pros/cons Think about sweets in the grand scheme of things. Are you fulfilled in other areas of your life? LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and binge...

These are the nuances that get missed: Developing interoceptive awareness: Interoceptive signals include your signal to go pee or the murmurs of your heartbeat. Hunger and fullness are also interoceptive signals. Are you listening to these signals closely?  Developing more trust around food and getting rid of diet culture. Once you are able to distance yourself from the noise, it allows you space...

90%+ of my clients come to me for binge eating My clients are the brightest, most intelligent group. But it still feels overwhelming to put it all together! Binge eating through the lens of Intuitive Eating + Body Image work Those who are done with diet culture and want to start accepting their body have the most RAPID progress! The fear of weight gain/loss isn't holding them back so the path is C...

Marketing is spot on! They do such a good job of emphasizing the psychology of eating. People love the coaching/reflection questions that are part of the app. HOWEVER... Food is categorized as red/orange/green The colors are based on calorie density however it does not always correlate with the nutrient density of food! Overall Takeaway Pros: Noom could potentially cultivate mindfulness Cons: Noom...

It's either your mental health or forever chasing body goals. When you work on healing your relationship with food, there are only 3 things that could happen. Body stays the same Weight goes down Weight goes up LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be friends on...

The essence of "being on the bandwagon" entails numbing your wants, desires, and feelings for an extended period of time. It can sometimes feel like a robotic way of operating. Why do we fall OFF the bandwagon? Let's dive in. LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let'...

Cheat days vs bingeing? The line is blurry however it likely feels bad coming out of either. We've all been there. If you're feeling especially awful, below are some tips to stop the cycle.  Tip 1: Get ahead of the curve Are you excited about your weekday meals or are they all the same and bland-tasting? You may be building excitement for all the foods you can eat on the weekends. It's a lot of pe...

People who think they are addicted usually take the approach of complete abstinence. It creates a victim mindset. However life is not worth living with sugar so how can we approach it with more ease.  Set yourself up for success Eat balanced meals. Don't make room for dessert. By eating enough at meals, it ensures more balanced blood sugar, thereby less cravings. Notice how sweets make you feel ph...

The perfect storm: eating clean (likely undereating) during the day, relaxing while mindlessly munching, and finding comfort in food.  This episode addresses the 2 steps you need to take to stop overeating at night!  Get support to fast track this process. I help clients on these exact issues on a daily basis. Instead of waking up a year later and still having this issue, imagine feeling more at p...

What happens when your size dictates your confidence ? Under this way of operating, the smaller we get, the more confident we feel. On the flip side, when we gain weight, our confidence diminishes. When you feel confident because of your body, do you feel absolutely certain that it will stay the same?  LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dietin...

Or is your rational brain leading the way? What is the balance? What's in this episode? What happens when we decide how to eat purely based off of emotions What happens when logic/rational brain leads the way The reason why we have to decide with both brain AND heart! LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointm...

We're not actually meant to lose weight, let's think through the perspective of mother nature together! What's in this episode? We are built for survival More fat storage = higher chance of survival What we're meant to weigh Set point theory What it's like to be below set point What it's like to be above set point LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after yea...

What's the aftermath of calorie counting? Let's dive in! What's in this episode? Heightened vigilance and stress The experience of food is tainted Food loses its innocence Role of mindfulness in regaining peace LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be friends on...

The answer is counterintuitive. Let's dive in! What's in this episode? How scarcity mindset affects how we eat The power of abundance mindset Psychology of trigger foods LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be friends on IG!  @craving.food.freedom.com WHAT DID...

Does weight have to do with health? Let's dive in! What's in this episode? It's ok to want to lose weight The impact of focusing on weight vs behaviors History of BMI What really matters when it comes to health LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be friends on...

What does dieting really bring to the table, let's break it down together! What's in this episode? Pros of diets - can sometimes cultivate more awareness/mindfulness Cons of diets Your body's WANTS goes up against what you SHOULD be doing on a diet 2/3 of dieters end up gaining more weight than what they started with ~30% of dieters end up having a disordered relationship with food Diets and datin...

A little bit of comfort for when you're knee deep in a binge. What's in this episode? My journal entry during a binge eating season Reflections How to reset/ground yourself LINKS AND RESOURCES Take the  Quiz – Is Intuitive Eating Right for YOU?   (after years of dieting and bingeing) Request an Appointment  – 1:1 private coaching with Elise Let's be friends on IG!  @craving.food.freedom.com WHAT D...