What happens to your body and mind when you stop dieting?

This week, we look at the science behind what calorie restriction does to your brain, hormones, metabolism, and emotional health, and what changes when you start eating intuitively.

I share the research, including the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, and why many of the things you feel after quitting diets are signs your body is healing.

We’ll talk about rebuilding trust with your body, what intuitive eating is, and why the idea that you’ll just eat junk forever isn’t true.

🥬 HERE’S WHAT I GET INTO:

• The research behind metabolic slowdown, cravings, and weight cycling
• How hormone regulation changes when you stop restricting
• What intuitive eating is (and isn’t)
• The myths that keep you stuck in the diet cycle
• Three science-backed steps to start today

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🥬 SOURCES MENTIONED:

• Sumithran et al., 2011 – NEJM on hormonal changes after weight loss
• Bacon & Aphramor, 2011 – Nutrition Journal on weight science
• Tylka & Kroon Van Diest, 2013 – Journal of Counseling Psychology on Intuitive Eating Scale
• Mann et al., 2007 – American Psychologist on diet failure rates
• Tribole & Resch, 2020 – Intuitive Eating (4th ed.)
• Van Dyke & Drinkwater, 2014 – Public Health Nutrition review on intuitive eating and health

*This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical, psychological, or spiritual advice. Always consult your licensed provider before making changes to your health, treatment, or lifestyle, and seek immediate help in case of a medical or mental health emergency.*

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