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156-7 Lessons From Accepting My Body

Sep 21, 2018 | Body Acceptance Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Lessons Learned from Accepting My Body

My journey towards accepting my body has been hard but one of the most rewarding difficult processes I have ever done. I have learned many lessons in this journey which I’ll be sharing with you in this episode. 7 life lessons I have learned and that have seeped through my whole life.

But I want you to know something… right now!

Body acceptance is possible for all of us. That is, accepting our body for what is. Taking the focus on what your body looks like and instead focusing on what it’s capable of.

Rather than telling yourself you hate the fat on your belly, it’s appreciating the child it created.

Body Neutrality is the proprietary method I teach within the Going Beyond The Food Academy. Lesson 7. The most impactful life-changing module.

Body neutrality will lead you to:

Overcome black and white thinking
Gain more self-love and compassion
Being more mindful… in all aspects of life
Decrease anxiety, stress, and feeling of hopelessness
Be more motivated to make the right choice

What I’ve found is that body shaming is the most potent reason why we emotionally eat, binge eat, compulsively eat and obviously, diet.

Last episode, I talked about a fairly common experience among women who want to change yet can’t get started or perhaps have started the process of change and it’s not getting her where she wants to be. It’s all about being stuck.

In fact, I break down the stages of changes and why no one in this community is in stage one, which means everyone is engaged in the process of change. You’re all in between stages 2-5… And maybe 6.

Moreover, we’re also going to hear from someone who is in stage 4 which is where most of my students are. Ready to engage in stage 5-6! Click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Register for the online conference: Going Beyond The Food Project 2018

Enroll in the Body Neutrality Course

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

HAES – Health At Every Size Community

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155-Why You’re Stuck and What to Do!

Sep 14, 2018 | Mindset Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Why You’re Stuck and What to Do

Do you feel stuck?

You want to change yet you can’t get started or perhaps you’ve started the process of change and it’s not getting you where you want to be?

I hear a version of that everytime I engage with a new client. I mean, I’ve been there myself. There is a part of my life in which I’m there right now.

There is a reason why you are stuck and no, it’s not because something is wrong with you or the program you‘re on. In fact, the reason is in between your two ears. The solution is in your mind… and your heart.

In this episode, we are going to break down the stages of changes and why no one in this community is in stage one, which means everyone is engaged in the process of change. You’re all in between stages 2-5… And maybe 6.

Moreover, we’re also going to hear from someone who is in stage 4 which is where most of my students are. Ready to engage in stage 5-6!

In this episode I discuss

The reason why you’re stuck and the actionable strategies to make profound and steady changes in your life
Why you view change as a process of giving something up rather than a means of gaining benefits
Perfection is a goal-killer: What not to expect in the process of making changes
The 6 stages of changes – with focus on stages 1-4 where many women are

Last episode, I talked about what most women in my community usually ask: how to stop binging cycles. First of all, I discussed the definition of binging. In addition, I highlighted how binging cycles happen as well as the brain mechanism behind it – the reason why your brain leads you to binge cycles and where it comes from.

Ultimately, I shared the solution to stop binging cycles. The solution that is within us. If you’re one of these women who’s asking the same questions, I encourage you to listen in! Click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Register for the online conference: Going Beyond The Food Project 2018

Free Workshop: Food Freedom Map -4 Steps to Overcome Emotional Eating

Claim Your Food Freedom

Register for the next semester of the Going Beyond the Food Academy

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

Diet the Diet Mindset article

Stop Self-Sabotage article

Overcome Emotional Eating article

Jacquie’s story video

Live coaching sign up form

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154-How to Stop Binging Cycles

Sep 6, 2018 | Intuitive Eating Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Stop Binging Cycles

Binging is defined as a period, usually short, of excess something. In the case of binge eating, it’s excess eating. It’s usually done alone and or hidden from our environment.

My approach, as always, is based on taking responsibility. It’s an empowering model of transformation.

The solution is within us.

If you are looking to blame something out of you to resolve binge… like food, sugar, what people did to you… then, this is not the right podcast for you.

Feeling empowered resides in the fact that you know you have the power to change things. You can only change what you create. Most of us create the desire to binge… that’s the framework in which we will explore this.

This is only for the women who are ready to transform permanently…

Because transformation CAN only happen when we feel empowered over our problem that we want to transform.

In this episode I discuss

What is Binge Eating?
How binging cycles happen… the brain mechanism behind it.
Why your brain leads you to binge cycle… where does it come from?
The solution to stop binge cycles

Last episode I talked about a very sensitive subject… and let’s say very controversial – food addiction. It’s one of these subjects that get people very polarized. It’s either one way or the other.

I used to see addiction, food addiction being one of the possible addictions, as this black or white subject. For instance, sugar is addictive and should be avoided for the rest of my life. All forms of sugar were dangerous… like viciously dangerous.

But then, I evolved… I opened myself to different viewpoints. Educated myself. Researched. I realized via education and life experience (my own addictions) that it’s not black and white.

So, if you are the same as I was, I highly recommend that you listen to this episode as I share my viewpoints, the facts of research and solution here that we teach at the Going Beyond the Food Academy. Click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy

How to Stop Binge Eating: 3 Expert Solutions article

Episode 54: Overeating and Binge Eating: Interview with Dr. Carolyn Ross

Claim Your Food Freedom

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

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153-The Solution to Food Addiction

Sep 1, 2018 | Intuitive Eating Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Food Addiction

Food addiction is a very sensitive subject… and let’s say very controversial. It’s one of these subjects that get people very polarized. It’s either one way or the other.

I used to see addiction, food addiction being one of the possible addictions, as this black or white subject. For instance, sugar is addictive and should be avoided for the rest of my life. All forms of sugar were dangerous… like viciously dangerous.

But then I evolved… I opened myself to different viewpoints. Educated myself. Researched. I realized via education and life experience (my own addictions) that it’s not black and white.

So in today’s episode, I’m going to share my viewpoints, the facts of research and our solution here that we teach at Going Beyond the Food Academy.

In this episode I discuss

The definition of addiction and its types
My personal journey towards addiction healing
What causes food addiction or any addiction
How does addiction work in the brain
Solution to Food Addiction

Last episode was a special bonus edition of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, I shared a powerful case study that will show you how transforming your relationship to food is not only possible without willpower but also transforming your entire life: kids, partner, work and all!

I showcased the story of one of the members of our Academy community, Jessica Tomasko. Jessica is in her 40’s, a mother of 2, wife and a professional who, in her words, says she has spent her whole life binging and dieting. She was desperate, miserable and scared that if nothing changes, she would spend the rest of her life suffering.

Jessica is a source of inspiration for all women. Jessica agreed to do this to impact other women… like you. Listen up! Click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy

Claim Your Food Freedom

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

Podcast Episode 54: Overeating and Binge Eating: Interview with Dr. Carolyn Ross – Crave Cure Series

Podcast Episode 99: How to Stop Binging & Overeating in 5 Steps

Dr. Carolyn Ross: A Manifesto for Recovery from Food Addiction

Gabor Mate: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts book

Gabor Mate’s quick read article

Studies and Research

Article from The Journal of Nutrition

Article from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

Article on highly palatable food not being addictive

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152-Finding the Courage to Do What’s Best for You with Jessica Tomasko

Aug 30, 2018 | Lifestyle Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Finding the Courage to Do What’s Best for You

In this special bonus edition of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, I’m sharing a powerful case study that will show you how transforming your relationship to food is not only possible without willpower but also transforming your entire life: kids, partner, work and all!

To kick off this new segment of the podcast, I’m showcasing the story of one of the members of our Academy community, Jessica Tomasko. Jessica is in her 40’s, a mother of 2, wife and a professional who, in her words, says she has spent her whole life binging and dieting. She was desperate, miserable and scared that if nothing changes, she would spend the rest of her life suffering.

Jessica is a source of inspiration for all women. Jessica agreed to do this to impact other women… like you.

In this episode I discuss

Why is it worth your time and money to do the Going Beyond the Food Academy
How the Going Beyond the Food Academy can help you not only as an individual but also as a mother
The reasons why the Going Beyond the Food Academy is different from other weight loss programs
Why we need to stop fearing our emotions
How eating intuitively will help your body seek nutrition naturally

Last episode, I talked about how much is your desire to control your food and weight is really costing you. I was hesitant at first because I know the values and beliefs that many of us have around money and how sensitive it is for many women. However, after months of thinking, I’ve decided to speak publicly.

Cost and money are the #1 reason why women do not take their knowledge to the next level, thus, creating changes and transformation in their lives. Nothing will ever change if we continue doing the same thing that resulted in our current situation. That applies to anything…

If you are one of the women who’s hindered by money to be able to create changes and transformation in your life, this episode is for you. Listen up! Click here.

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Academy Curriculum

Academy FAQs

Academy Student Reviews

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

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151-How Much Is the Desire to Control Your Food & Weight Really Costing You?

Aug 26, 2018 | Intuitive Eating Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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How much is the desire to control your food costing you

I’ve decided to write and speak about this topic of “Cost” after a lot of reflection. I was hesitant because I know the values and beliefs that many of us have around money and how sensitive it is for many women.

After months of thinking, I’ve decided to speak publicly. Cost and money are the #1 reason why women do not take their knowledge to the next level, thus, creating changes and transformation in their lives. Nothing will ever change if we continue doing the same thing that resulted in our current situation. That applies to anything…

The truth is we live in a world that requires an energy exchange of some type when it comes to almost anything including learning. That form of energy is money… the problem with money and eating behaviors is this:

We’ve spent a lot in the past to lose weight, to change eating behaviors, to stop binging, etc… and it didn’t work. You see your weight, body and it’s clearly a fail.

It’s now later in your life… 30-40… with what you believe to be dozens of failure under your belt and you are afraid of spending more. Low self-esteem, low self-confidence drive your belief that you’ll waste your money once more and you can’t justify this to your family, husband… or bank account.

Think about this for a minute: If your car had a problem starting in the morning on your way to work and it made you late. You went to your car mechanic, he quickly fixes the starter, you pay him and you’re on your way with your car operating well. A week later again the car doesn’t want to start… you go back to your mechanic, quick fixes on the starter and the car starts again. All seems good… for 2 weeks. Again, Monday morning 2 weeks post-last repair the car still doesn’t want to start… What would you do?

1- say to yourself… the car problem… it’s not worth me paying again for it. I’ve spent enough money trying to fix the problem already… I’ll just give up and walk to work instead. There’s no point!

OR

2- say to yourself… maybe my mechanic isn’t good… maybe he isn’t really fixing the problem. Maybe the quick fix isn’t the answer… I’ll try a different mechanic and ask to take a different approach? I need to have consistency and be able to start my car daily.

Say you picked #2, you go to a new mechanic, who, instead of using old ways of car fixing, use a diagnostic tool. He finds out that the issue isn’t with the starter… instead it’s your engine. Would you give a shoot to fix the engine or say… well it’s too scary, I’ll just stay with a car that doesn’t start 1 out of 2 days?

In this episode I discuss

How much is the desire to control your food costing you
The real reason why many women have the desire to control food
How the desire to control your food impacts your relationship with your partner
Do your beliefs around controlling food and weight directly affect your children? Listen to some case studies.

Last episode, I talked about something that many women wished they’ve been blessed more with: self-confidence so that they can achieve their goals. Many think that if they had received the gift they too would be where others are.

The good news is that self-confidence is a learned skill. Meaning, you can learn how to improve self-confidence. With the 4 steps that I shared in the episode, you’ll be able to practice and foster an environment that will lead you to improve and boost self-confidence.

Take a listen to this episode and learn the 4 steps to boost your self-confidence. Click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Register for the Academy Open House

Register for the Waitlist – Going Beyond the Food Academy

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

Studies Mentioned in the Episode:

Food and Emotions: 90 percent overlook key to weight loss, survey finds

Stressed Out Kids More Likely To Overeat; How Parents Train Their Kids In Emotional Eating

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150-Boost Your Self-Confidence in 4 Steps

Aug 23, 2018 | Mindset Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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How to Improve Self-Confidence

Many women wished they had been blessed with more self-confidence so that they can achieve their goal. Thinking that if they had received the gift they too would be where others are.

Here’s the good news, ladies… self-confidence is a learned skill. Meaning, you can learn how to improve self-confidence. With the 4 steps that we will review today, you’ll be able to practice and foster an environment that will lead you to improve and boost self-confidence.

One thing to understand first is that self-confidence and self-esteem aren’t the same. Self-esteem is an evaluation of one’s own worth, whereas, self-confidence is more specifically trust in one’s ability to achieve some goals.

What we will focus on today is self-confidence, however, know that in the areas of self-care and eating behavior, self-confidence is intertwined with self-worth especially when it comes to body image.

In this episode I discuss

The difference between self-confidence and self-esteem and why they don’t always go hand-in-hand
The transformative concept we teach in the Going Beyond the Food Academy to boost self-confidence
How to improve self-confidence in 4 steps
1. Speak well to yourself.
2. Visualize yourself as a confident person.
3. Give yourself permission to not be perfect.
4. Practice being kind to yourself: self-compassion

Last episode, I answered a listener question on the topic of ‘people-pleasing’. Are you are a people-pleaser? If you want to learn more about this behavior – the definition, different behaviors associated with people-pleasing, its origin and why it’s critical to healing it and the side-effects of this behavior, this episode is for you. Ultimately, I talked about the solutions on how to stop being a people-pleaser.

If this is you, and you want to stop focusing on others and making you a priority without feeling guilty. You gotta listen to this episode. Click here.

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Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Waitlist

Boost Self-Confidence in Your Body article

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

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149-Ask Me: People Pleasing: How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

Aug 22, 2018 | Mindset Articles | 0 Comments

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How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser

Are you a people-pleaser? Where did that come from? How did you become one?

These are the questions you have to ask yourself to be able to know how to stop being a people-pleaser.

But, what is a people-pleaser? A people-pleaser is one of the nicest and most helpful people you know. They never say “no.” You can always count on them for a favor. In fact, they spend a great deal of time doing things for other people. They get their work done, help others with their work, make all the plans, and are always there for family members and friends.
That’s the mother who says “I don’t have time to implement this change in my life because I have to take their activities and competition on the weekend. It’s just doesn’t fit in my schedule.

So far this sounds like a good thing. Right?

Unfortunately, it can be an extremely unhealthy pattern of behavior. It leads to shying away from expressing themselves, and ultimately, not taking care of themselves…

If this is you, and you want to stop focusing on others and making you a priority without feeling guilty. You gotta listen to this episode.

In this episode I discuss

What is people-pleasing?
What does a people-pleaser look like?
The origin of people-pleasing of an individual and why it’s so critical to healing it
The side effects of people-pleasing to you
The 5-Step solution on how to stop being a people-pleaser
1. Remind yourself that most other human beings can cope with opposition, emotions, and viewpoint.
2. Realize what people-pleasing is costing you and others
3. Work on your self-confidence.
4. Realize that avoiding problems is just another form of self-sabotage.
5. Work on self-acceptance.

Last episode was a case study on Carol’s, the recipient of the last term’s Going Beyond the Food Academy scholarship. journey beyond the food and how it resolved her food issues. She answered questions on how the Beyond the Food Method has changed her perspective on food and how it impacted her life in general including her relationships to others and, most importantly, to herself. She also shared the top 5 things she learned in the Going Beyond the Food Academy that were pivotal to her mindset shift and transformation.

Take a listen to this insightful interview and understand the power of investing in yourself and taking action to create meaningful transformation toward your goal and improve your quality of life. Click here.

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Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

Article about making more time

Article to help with family not collaborating

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148-Case Study: How Carol’s Journey Beyond Food Resolved the Food Issues

Aug 16, 2018 | Lifestyle Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Case Study: How Carol’s Journey Beyond Food Resolved the Food Issues

Is it possible that talking about food in an attempt to resolve food issues could be the wrong approach?

Is it possible that the more we focus on food the more we cause ourselves to have issues with food?

Today, we will look at a case study. Case study is defined as a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time.

The case study presented today is not a case of research, instead, a clinical observation of one of the students of the Going Beyond The Food Academy program.

In this case study, we look at one client journey to see how The Going Beyond The Food Method was effective in resolving the food issues. This student is Carol and she is a typical student we see coming through the Going Beyond The Food Academy with typical results.

Hope this helps you know if the Going Beyond The Food Academy program is for you or not.

In this episode I discuss

How Carol’s journey beyond food resolved the food issues
The top 5 things Carol learned in the Going Beyond the Food Academy program
How going beyond the food impacted Carol’s overall perspective in life and improved her relationships with herself and with others
The power of investing in yourself and taking action to create meaningful transformation toward your goal and improve your quality of life

Last episode was a quiz. It’s a series of questions I asked my one-on-one clients to assess where they are in their journey toward transforming their relationship to food. I designed that episode to give you an idea if it’s time for you to take the non-food/non-diet approach. Have you ever tried it? Chances are you haven’t since you’re still on the lookout for the solution that will bring you sustainable and long-term results.

If you are unsure of whether to get off the fence or not, this episode will bring you some clarity to make the best decision for you. Plus, I included a downloadable PDF of the quiz! Listen to the episode now. Click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Listen to episode 147 and take the Quiz!

Enroll in the Claim Your Food Freedom program

Register for the waitlist – Going Beyond the Food Academy

Going Beyond the Food Academy Curriculum

Going Beyond the Food Academy Reviews

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

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147- Quiz: Is It Time to Try the Non-food Approach? Is it Time to Stop Dieting?

Aug 9, 2018 | Lifestyle Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Is It Time to Stop Dieting?

“Have I ever done anything else than dieting? Could it be why I’m constantly failing? Should I be trying something else? Is it time to stop dieting?”

Do you ask yourself these questions, too? If you do, this episode is FOR YOU!

As we’ve all heard Einstein’s famous line, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

So, perhaps it’s time you try the non-food/non-diet approach. But what is it?

Let’s imagine your car’s engine light starts blinking. What would you do? Would you, A- Open the dashboard, take the light bulb out and say to yourself, “Hah! I’ve resolved the problem. There’s no more engine light blinking.” Or B- Will say to yourself, “There’s something going on. Let me get into my mechanic and have him assess the issue to fix the root cause of the blinking engine light.”

I want you to think of dieting as situation A. Dieting, restricting anything about food is like taking the light bulb out of the dashboard. You’re controlling the input of food in your body. It doesn’t solve the problem. All it does is stop the light from blinking.

So, how do we go about addressing the reason why we crave food?

In this episode I discuss

The reason why you should stop dieting and try the non-food approach
An informal assessment you can use to know where you are in your personal journey towards your relationship to food
Why the traditional approach does not work and what you should do instead
The Beyond the Food Method and why it has the power to transform your relationship to food

Last episode was a beast of an episode… likely one that will upset many… but also one that will help many. I answered a listener question, “How do you deal with your weight struggle?” At first, I’ve got to be honest, I took offense… then I reflected. Why is this offensive to me?

Because I know that answering this question is going to ruffle feathers. My viewpoint on weight is significantly different from most health experts’. I live it every day… since the age of 14.

If you are one of the hundreds of women who have the same struggle, you gotta listen in! You might just find something you’ve been looking for to start your transformation. Click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

Download the Quiz now!

Scholarship Application for the Going Beyond the Food Academy

Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy

Diet Mindset: Ditching Dieting for Sustainable Weight Loss

Stephanie’s Book

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

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146-Ask Me: My Weight Struggle As A Nutritionist

Aug 2, 2018 | Non-Diet Professional Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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Overcoming Weight Struggle As A Nutritionist

Stephanie, how do you deal with your weight struggle?

This was the starting point of this episode. A podcast listener submitted this question, and I sat on it for weeks.

At first, I’ve got to be honest, I took offense… then I reflected. Why is this offensive to me?

Because I know that answering this question is going to ruffle feathers. My viewpoint on weight is significantly different from most health experts’. I live it every day… since the age of 14.

To answer this properly, I also I had to answer these 2 questions:

Why do you think you need to answer people who challenge your weight?

People who say harming yourself by not dieting?

So, this is a beast of an episode… likely one that will upset many… but also one that will help many. I knew that in writing this episode, a hundred one women would have their AH AH moment that would enable them to start their own transformation.

Are you going to be one of them?

In this episode I discuss

My personal journey from my dieting years towards transforming my life and overcoming weight struggle
What drove me toward my transformation
Why investing in yourself is key in developing a healthy relationship with yourself
The many reasons why I ditch the diet mindset
How I deal with people who challenge me with my weight

Last episode was a very special episode of The Beyond The Food Show podcast. I teach the Food Freedom Map 4 steps process. This Map will move you from being a victim of your food habits to eating when hungry and stopping when full. Yes, eating normally.

If you are tired of dieting, over-exercising, and yet another fad program… Or, you are overeating or binging and wish you could just be a normal eater, and are fed up by these scenarios, you gotta listen in! Click here.

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Listen to Episode 101 – From Shame to Fame: My Never-Before-Shared Personal Story

Research linking eating disorder and low self-esteem:

Wade TD, Bulik CM. Shared genetic and environmental risk factors between undue influence of body shape and weight on self-evaluation and dimensions of perfectionism. Psychol Med. 2007;37(5):635-644.

Wilksch SM, Wade TD. An investigation of temperament endophenotype candidates for early emergence of the core cognitive component of eating disorders. Psychol Med. 2009;39(5):811-821.

Tyrka AR, Waldron I, Graber JA, Brooks-Gunn J. Prospective predictors of the onset of anorexic and bulimic syndromes. Int J Eat Disord. 2002;32(3):282-290.

Klump KL, Strober M, Bulik CM, et al. Personality characteristics of women before and after recovery from an eating disorder. Psychol Med. 2004;34(8):1407-1418

Listen to Episode 097: Can You Be Fat and Healthy?

Health At Every Size Research

Listen to Episode 135: Body Neutrality: A Safe Bridge Between Shame and Positivity

Stephanie’s Book

Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits

Sign Up for the Claim Your Food Freedom

Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy

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145-The Food Freedom Map – Your Path to Intuitive Eating

Jul 27, 2018 | Intuitive Eating Podcast Episode | 0 Comments

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The Food Freedom Map

Do you eat for other reason than hunger? Eating because you are stressed, frustrated, bored, or because you deserve it? Do you believe in eating more intuitively and would love to trust yourself, but are losing self-respect because you aren’t following through?

Are you tired of dieting, over-exercising, and yet another fad program? Or, are you overeating or binging and wish you could just be a normal eater? Who wouldn’t be fed up by these scenarios?

Do you feel stuck with your eating and body?

You’re not alone!

If food hasn’t been going the way you’ve planned, know this: It’s not your fault, you aren’t broken.

It’s about transforming Why you eat NOT What you eat. Health and Well-being, Self-Confidence, Satisfaction, and Success are all by-products of looking Beyond The Food to unlock your food freedom.

Maybe you failed before, or you trust yourself to be consistent, if only you can only be “tougher on yourself, or you’re afraid of losing control. If that’s the case…

In this very special episode of The Beyond The Food Show podcast, I’m going to teach the Food Freedom Map 4 steps process. This Map will move you from being a victim of your food habits to eating when hungry and stopping when full. Yes, eating normally.

Are you ready… listen in now!

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In this episode I discuss

Where to start to end the dieting cycle and why everything the “experts” are teaching isn’t working for YOU.
Stop wasting money on tricks, gimmick, and shakes that don’t work
Build a relationship with your body while you learn how finally trust yourself
Avoid “falling off the wagon” and eat all the junk foods and enjoy your meals

Last episode I featured the mindset shift of industry leaders, women who have successfully changed how they relate to food and what they did. Those are simple yet so powerful tips and advice from women like you about changing our relationship to food. Go ahead and click here.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

The Food Freedom Map Live Workshop – Saturday Registration

(Available on August 1, 2018) The Food Freedom Map Training Video Training

Stephanie’s Book

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Visit Stephanie’s website

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