Middleish
Middleish
Middleish: Episode 24- What happens with food restriction?
Middleish: Episode 24- What happens with food restriction?
Middleish: Episode 24- What happens with food restriction?
Monday 16th November 2020
Erin Green and Michael Gray discuss the mental and physical impacts of restrictive diets and promote intuitive eating in this 'Middleish' episode.
72 minutes
Thought-provoking
Informative
Empowering
Supportive
Authentic
About this podcast
Overview:
Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
119 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Food Rules: The Real Impact of Restrictive Diets
We've all experienced it: go on a restrictive diet with specific rules and a list of what NOT to eat. Consequently, we tend to want exactly what we're not 'supposed' to have. This is simply part of being human and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. It does mean that food restriction in any form has both mental and physical consequences.
Ever felt the pull of a diet that promises quick results but leaves you craving everything on the 'do not eat' list? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Middleish', hosts Erin Green and Michael Gray tackle the tricky terrain of food restriction. They explore why our brains seem to fixate on forbidden foods and what that does to our mental and physical well-being.
Erin, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and Michael, a personal trainer, bring their professional and personal experiences to the table, making this discussion both insightful and relatable. From gluten-free to intermittent fasting, they break down popular restrictive diets and their unintended consequences. Erin shares her expertise on disordered eating, emphasizing that it's not just about what we eat but how we think about food.
She encourages listeners to consider intuitive eating—a way to tune into your body's natural hunger signals rather than following rigid rules. Michael lightens the mood with a story about his love for gummy bears, illustrating that even fitness professionals have their guilty pleasures. The duo also delves into the diet industry's role in shaping our food beliefs and how a shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance can change our relationship with eating.
Whether you're an athlete striving for peak performance or a busy parent trying to make healthier choices, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt support. Erin and Michael remind us that seeking professional help is okay and that diet and nutrition are as much about mental health as they are about physical health. Tune in for a balanced perspective on food restriction and walk away with tips on fostering a healthier relationship with what you eat.