About this episode

In this episode, Bonnie Roney addresses common questions about protein goals, hunger cues, and the honeymoon phase after food restriction.

"Aiming for a protein goal cannot be done at the expense of adequate calories, carbs, and fats." Do you ever wonder whether tracking protein could help or harm your journey to food freedom? In this episode, I’m answering common questions that come up while healing your relationship with food, including the protein craze, rebuilding trust with hunger cues, and what really happens during the honeymoon phase after restriction. We’ll also talk about why macros can feel so mentally consuming, how to feel less out of control around “forbidden” foods, and the powerful transformation possible on the other side of food rules. What You’ll Learn: Why following a protein goal might be helpful or harmful when moving towards intuitive eating How to honestly reflect on your history with tracking numbers, food rules, and body checking Ways to start recognizing (and honoring) your hunger cues again The truth about the honeymoon phase after restriction and why feeling out of control is actually a normal, necessary step Practical tips to ground yourself emotionally when doubts and fears come up in your food freedom journey Simple ways to implement flexibility, curiosity, and self-trust in your…

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