About this episode

This episode explores the psychological allure of restrictive diets and advocates for a more sustainable approach to health and food relationships.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: The Honeymoon Phase of Dieting Why Restriction Feels Rewarding Rapid Weight Loss: Water vs Fat Metabolic Adaptation Explained Symptom Relief and Elimination Diets Why Dieting Creates a Sense of Control Rigid vs Flexible Restraint The Power of External Validation Why Most Diets Eventually Fail How to Break the Diet Cycle Building Sustainable Eating Habits The Hunger Crushing Combo Approach References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/014976349500033B https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3124340/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306452223000416 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277539521001217 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1471015314000221 https://www.jahonline.org/article/S1054-139X(19)30338-6/abstract https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10865-016-9717-y Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider. If you have heard…

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