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Break the Diet Cyclehow to find food joy this holidayWhat if you could experience food joy instead of food guilt this holiday? You can! Before Melissa and the podcast go on break - she'll teach you how to plan ahead for food joy at upcoming celebrations using Satisfaction skills from the Intuitive Eating framework. To get you to this point where you're no longer in food guilt and extremes, Melissa will cover how to:
heal from the idea "you love food too much" to be trusted with Intuitive Eating
ask yourself simple, impactful questions to easily guide your food choices at your next holiday party
use mindful e...
2022-12-1924 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhat would you say to your inner child about body positivity? with Zoë Bisbing, LCSWToday we’ve enlisted Zoë Bisbing, an eating disorder therapist, activist, mother of three and co-founder of @fullbloomproject to talk about body positive parenting skills and inner child work.
If you’ve ever felt like you *WANT* to be body positive (so you can push back on the very diet culture that hurt you!)…but struggle to feel positive about YOUR OWN larger or changing body, you’re not alone.
We talk about where the disconnect between your body positive heart and mind, why it's so hard to heal from past diet trauma, and what you can do...
2022-12-1237 minBreak the Diet Cyclelosing the weight of generational dieting with Summer R [Melissa's former client]For years, Summer didn’t even consider her dieting to be a “problem”. How could it be? A self proclaimed “good girl’ - she was convinced clean eating and weight loss were good girl things to do. Her takeaway when diets failed her? SHE was the problem. Coming from a family of generational dieters, and eager to do whatever it took to get dieting “right", Summer eventually wound up in a scary, restrictive on-and-off dieting pattern.
Today, Summer speaks about her experiences with chronic dieting recovery, including insights from her 1:1 coaching work with Melissa inside the No More Guilt Co...
2022-12-0543 minBreak the Diet Cycleit's never "too late" to become an Intuitive Eater with Patrice W. [Melissa's former client]How long have you been dieting? Has it been an ACTUAL lifetime? Extended exposure to dieting may come new worries: can you really change after all this time? Is it worth even trying at this point? Can you be healthy as you get older AND recover your relationship with food at the same time? Too many women tell themselves "it's not that bad" - further perpetuating the never ending diet cycle!
In this episode Melissa interviews her former client Patrice so she can share her successes inside the No More Guilt 3 month program after dieting for 50+ years...
2022-11-2840 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhy can't our families be "normal" about food?Do you ever just wish your family was “normal’ when it came to food and body image stuff?
Especially as you start to learn more about Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size, you can’t help but grieve what could have been if only YOUR mother had learned to break the diet cycle so that you didn't have to.
What would life be like if diet culture weren't such a big part of your family's story? I think about that all the time for my own family. And the truth is, we both may never kn...
2022-11-2123 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhat would it take for doctors to stop focusing on weight? with Dr. Maggie Landes, MDThe doors for The Gentle Nutrition Intensive are opening on Weds 11/16 through black friday 🎉 Add your name to the waitlist and I’ll send you all the details! https://mailchi.mp/5d3986bd6987/nomoreguiltgroups
Today on the podcast Melissa interviews Dr. Maggie Landes - board-certified physician, public health nutritionist, and anti-diet wellness expert who specializes in educating health professionals and their patients about the Health at Every Size model of care. Through her Pro2Pro services, Maggie supports other health professionals to participate in, and promote, a weight-inclusive approach to their clinical practice. Which is why she was t...
2022-11-1447 minBreak the Diet Cyclehow to get past fear of needing medication with Kristie Messerli, RD, CDCESDo you take any medications? If not, do you ever worry you’ll have to go on them some day because of your health habits? Many people worry no longer dieting will lead to health concerns that require medications. This idea is a MAJOR roadblock to progressing in your Intuitive Eating work. How do you stop letting this common fear hold you back from becoming an Intuitive Eater? In this episode Melissa talks to fellow Dietitian Kristie Messerli about why even the IDEA of going on medication comes with so much guilt, fear, and shame and how to get pa...
2022-11-0739 minBreak the Diet Cycleis it okay if eating sweets makes you happy?Favorite halloween candy on three! 1, 2, 3. JUNIOR MINTS! Whatever your go to halloween sweet - we need to talk. It's okay if you love sweets - including halloween candy. And, it's okay if you love food in general. Too often new Intuitive Eaters try to banish their love of food by turning Intuitive Eating into a restrictive diet. When it comes to sweets, if you focus too much on *whether or not you should keep sweets in the house* and *stopping when full* you miss the bigger picture: allowing SATISFACTION to guide your eating effortlessly, so you finally feel free...
2022-10-3124 minBreak the Diet Cyclehow does diet culture impact you during the college years? with Dr. Hortencia JimenézWhat was your relationship to food and body image like in college? Many clients report their disordered eating behaviors began or worsened during the college years. And many did not receive care or support during this time which is why, in part, they still struggle with food and body image today.
What is the impact of diet culture on college students? In what ways does the college environment impact students from marginalized communities differently? Especially for those in bigger bodies who were routinely prescribed and praised for their (often harmful) weight loss efforts during the college years...
2022-10-2448 minBreak the Diet Cycleis it okay to track as an Intuitive Eater with Jessi Haggerty RDSo you deleted your MFP (myfitnesspal) or other food tracking apps but still sometimes find your thumb hovering over the “download” button on your negative body image days? You're not the only one and it’s time we talk. Even when you want to stop tracking, you mind may gravitate toward it without your permission! In this episode, Melissa and fellow Anti-Diet Dietitian Jessi Haggerty RD talk it all out to help you use tracking and journaling in ways that are consistent with Intuitive Eating work. We answer:
- Is there room for tracking on an Intuitive Eating...
2022-10-1740 minBreak the Diet Cycleis reality TV negatively impacting your body image?Sam Abbott (@pcos.nutritionist) is back on the pod to share something near and dear to her heart: reality television. In this episode, Melissa and Sam talk about the way reality TV portrays stories about body image, diet culture, and eating disorders. We explore storylines from the Real Housewives franchise, Love is Blind, Love Island, Selling Sunset, and more. We hope you’ll learn how to use your body image skills to enjoy the “escapism” of these shows without activating disordered thinking, eating or body image struggles. We talk about how to challenge harmful body norms that impact both your i...
2022-10-1050 minBreak the Diet Cyclehow to find the best books for your weight inclusive reading list with Amy Rapone, MS, RDCALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS! Is your anti-diet, body positive “TO BE READ” pile just eyeing you, collecting dust? In this episode, Amy Rapone MS, RD (@radlovenutrition), fellow Anti-Diet Registered Dietitian, talks about:
How to find the best books for your Intuitive Eating and body image journey
Fiction vs. non-fiction books - which are better to support your understanding of yourself and the anti-diet, fat positive philosophy?
The importance of telling fat stories for individual healing and to push back on biased body standards we see in society
How book club discussions can help you understand different lived experiences from...
2022-10-0334 minBreak the Diet Cyclegetting over Intuitive Eating fears with Aston MSo many people love the idea of Intuitive Eating but struggle with putting it into practice because it feels WAY too scary to start on your own. In this episode, former No More Guilt client Aston Moody shares her main fears about Intuitive Eating before coming into the No More Guilt program over a year and a half ago, how she overcame her fears of weight gain, redefined “doing the right thing” around food, and what’s been happening since she graduated. She talks about her love of Enneagram and how she used it as a tool alongside Intuitive Eating...
2022-09-2648 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhen "eating what you want" backfiresDo you ever worry “eating what you want” will 100% backfire on you? Like you can’t handle the responsibility of being without ANY kind of structure or plan? You’re not alone. Having grown up in a diet culture - it would make sense! Many generational dieters never had a role model for a healthy relationship with food and need more structure than the boilerplate Intuitive Eating advice to “eat what you want”. In this solo episode, Melissa covers what can go wrong when you don’t have enough structure in your Intuitive Eating journey, how to figure out how much struc...
2022-09-1930 minBreak the Diet Cyclehow to reframe your lifelong diet mindset with Megan C [Melissa's client]If you grew up in a family that valued thinness and diets… and then went on to diet yourself for YEARS - your brain is now set up to think of food as series of rules and steps to follow.
Then enters Intuitive Eating with all its messages to: “jUsT LisTeN to YouR BoDy” and “eAt WHaT yoU wAnT”. Especially if you are a black-and-white thinker who *LOVED* the structure of dieting, this new world of Intuitive Eating can feel terrifying.
If you’re sure that you’re done with diets, but still struggle to trust yourself t...
2022-09-1244 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhen does body image become a problem? with Nicole P [Melissa's client]I mean - we can assume most of us have an origin story here, right?!
Food guilt doesn’t spring out of nowhere...when did it start for you?
My client Nicole shares when her body image problems started, when she realized it was time for her to make a change, and how she leaned on the No More Guilt program for 3 months to:
Stop harmful dieting practices (hello, binge restrict cycle) every time she experienced negative body image
Play with her son on the beach…in a bathing suit…no drama, totally carefree like she...
2022-08-2944 minBreak the Diet Cycledoes eating more help you lose weight? [part two]Last week we replaced the question “does eating more help you lose weight?” with an even better one: "what regulates our weight in the first place?" And is it even food?
As it relates to nutrition, there are two accepted theories about why some people are in bigger bodies compared to others. We talk about which theory makes sense with our available research, and which one doesn’t - as we continue chatting our way through a review paper from a prominent researcher in the weight loss world.
Melissa breaks down the limitations - and findin...
2022-08-2230 minBreak the Diet Cycledoes eating more help you lose weight? [part one]As the harms - and ineffectiveness - of dieting become more well known, Melissa has noticed an interesting phenomena. A lot of “weight loss experts” are starting to give you messages like “of course you’re not losing weight, you’re not eating enough!” - in stark contract to older messages like “learn to eat less”. In this episode, Melissa explains why this messaging is just more diet culture keeping you stuck in the “calorie model” and how “eating more calories” isn't the magic bullet to weight loss they say it is. In this 2 part series, Melissa walks you through a recent research...
2022-08-1538 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhat if emotional eating is the answer? with Stephanie J. [Melissa's Client]Meet Stephanie! Stephanie is a No More Guilt Client who is sharing her story on today’s episode. We talk: how to let go of the idea of “good” and “bad” foods, mindset skills from Melissa’s No Guilt Framework that helped Stephanie find peace with former binge foods, and the RADICAL insight she learned about emotional eating (spoiler alert: sometimes, it’s the answer). Especially if you don’t know anyone else who struggles with emotional eating like you - Stephanie’s story will empower you try new things as an Intuitive Eater to breakthrough and finally find peace!
Lovi...
2022-08-0835 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhat does future you want?Melissa’s back to talk you through how to sort yourself out when you’re feeling stuck in your Intuitive Eating Process.
In this episode, she’ll show you how to decide what to do next in order to *REALLY* progress in your Intuitive Eating Journey simply by asking: what does future you want?
If you've ever felt like you *know* what to do, but you’re just not doing it… this episode will help you avoid future feelings of regret by helping you organize yourself into action. This is the best way to get more benef...
2022-08-0118 min
Break the Diet Cycle[repost] [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 10: Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition with Rachael Hartley, RDMany people ask: how do you know when "gentle nutrition" is working for you without the scale?
If you too are healing your relationship with food and want to pursue health, then you’ll want to know about Intuitive Eating Principle 10: Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Rachael Hartley, RD - fellow Dietitian and author of the book Gentle Nutrition to discuss:
What is Gentle Nutrition? How to measure your nutritional wellbeing without weighing yourself meal planning tips and "non-diety" ways to get back in...
2022-07-2537 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost} [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 9: Movement - Feel the DifferenceDo you have a complicated relationship with movement? You’re not alone. Though there are undoubtedly mental and physical benefits to moving regularly - many chronic dieters find themselves struggling to find motivation without goals of weight loss creating all-or-nothing extremes!
In today’s episode Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry talk about Intuitive Eating Principle 9: Movement - Feel the Difference. They discuss:
What is joyful movement? How to stop seeing movement only as “calorie burn” The importance of rest, “quality sitting” and balance in movement routines Strategies to find joy in movement again
2022-07-1825 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 8: Respect Your BodyBody respect can feel difficult after years of dieting. If all you’ve ever known is trying to change your body into something different, then you’ll want to know about Intuitive Eating Principle 8: Respect Your Body. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Allison Latham-Jones, stylist and Intuitive Eater to cover:
What body respect means to ex-dieters Why it is important to be comfortable and express your style through clothes Ways you can improve their relationship to clothing at home, work, and special events Ways to cope with weight stigma and letting go of the...
2022-07-1145 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 7: Cope with Your Emotions with KindnessFeeling feelings is hard! In today’s episode Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry talk about Intuitive Eating Principle 7: Cope with Your Emotions with Kindness. Learn:
why emotional eating is NORMAL and NATURAL! the difference between binge eating vs emotional eating Why you emotionally eat and, What tools you can use to neutralize emotional eating
Episode Resources:
Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt Connect with Dalina on Instagram:@your.latina.nutritionist
This episode was sponsored by...
2022-07-0432 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 6: Feel Your FullnessDo you struggle to listen to your fullness? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Ex-Dieter and member of Melissa’s No More Guilt Community, Suzanne, to talk about one of the most difficult to master Intuitive Eating skills: feeling your fullness. Suzanne gives her real-life take on:
In today’s episode we cover:
why she choose Intuitive Eating as her next step in healing food guilt Whether or not hunger/fullness scales are helpful to learn to trust yourself? Her biggest challenge listening to her fullness and how she worked through it How...
2022-06-2733 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 4: Challenge the Food PoliceWe’re continuing on in our Intuitive Eating Skill series with Principle 4: challenge the food police. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry discuss:
Where the inner “food police voice” comes from How Intuitive Eating uses cognitive behavioral therapy to shift negative self-talk and food guilt The difference between the self-talk of a “dieter” and an “intuitive eater” Types of negative thinking to look out for in your food freedom journey
Episode Resources:
Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no...
2022-06-1333 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 2: Honor Your HungerRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry discuss Intuitive Eating Principle 2: Honor your Hunger as they walk you through Intuitive Eating with more detail. In today’s episode we discuss:
Primal hunger: what is it?
The importance of carbs and eating enough
What does hunger even feel like?
How chronic dieting can mess up your hunger cues
How to get started exploring your hunger without judgement or guilt
This episode includes several practical takeaways for you to improve your ability to honor your hunger. Direct message Melissa or Dalina with wh...
2022-05-3024 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] [Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 1: Reject the Diet Mentality with Elyse Resch MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND
Does Intuitive Eating sound good, but you’re not sure if you can get past the idea of it being “bad for your health”? This episode helps dispel the myth that intuitive eating means “giving up” or “just eating what you want” as we kick off our Intuitive Eating skill series with Principle One: Reject the Diet Mentality!
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, co-author of Intuitive Eating to explain:
How the authors came to the idea of intuitive eating
What it means to approach health holisti...
2022-05-2337 minBreak the Diet CycleEnd of an EraIt had to happen eventually, right?! It’s no less bittersweet to say: we’re taking a paise.
In this episode Melissa and Dalina reflect on their 2 years creating 80+ episodes of fun, informative podcasts with dozens of guests. We chat about why it’s time for our Break the Diet Cycle partnership to evolve, how our values for content creation are changing as we grow and Instagram becomes obsessed with reels. We reflect on rest, balance, and being true to yourself even as things change.
During the hiatus, will be sharing reposts of past episodes so that...
2022-05-1620 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat's Your Money Mindset? with Bola SokunbiIn the work Dalina and Melissa do, we uncover a lot of *stuff* about mindset - and often hear the refrain "I realized my relationship to food is kind of like my relationship to money". Have you ever noticed this too? It’s like sometimes mindless, other times too restrictive, other times too "spendy” (aka a money binge)?
That’s why we asked Bola Sokunbi – Certified Financial Education Instructor, money expert, best-selling author, and CEO/founder of Clever Girl Finance – to talk a bit more about money mindset with us on this episode!
We answer how to mea...
2022-05-0948 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat Is Healthism? with Patrilie Hernandez, MSIn this episode Registered Dietitians Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry discuss healthism with Patrilie Hernandez. We discuss the common refrain “I’m all for body positivity, but what about health?” - where it comes from and why concerns about health are so often the last hurdle when it comes to food freedom and body liberation. You’ll learn practical steps to pursue health (authentically to your values - Patrilie shares interesting ideas about why health and productivity are so connected) and improve body image, as well as consider ways to change the culture around you that equates your health to your...
2022-04-2546 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat Are the Different Types of "Hunger"? with Jenn QIn this episode we interview Jen, a member of Dalina’s Chula Club, about the four types of hunger: emotional, physical/biological, practical, and taste. Jen gives real examples of how she went from diet extremes to Intuitive Eating. We hope you feel inspired to understand your hunger so you can eat, move on, and enjoy your life without all the guilt! Jen shares her perspectives on healing as a yoga teacher, plus, her tips for the perfect grilled cheese.
What were your thoughts on this episode? DM us on Instagram and let us know how you’re d...
2022-04-1835 minBreak the Diet CycleIntuitive Eating Tips for New Moms with Steph P [Melissa's former client]In today’s episode, we interview Steph, Melissa’s former client, about her journey learning Intuitive Eating. Steph shares her "dieting story" and why she decided to pursue Intuitive Eating. We explore what it was like for her to be a new Mom and some of the unique challenges she faced around food and body image: including the pressure she felt to “bounce back”.
What did you think of today’s episode? DM us on Instagram your reaction to this one! We love sharing different stories to help you feel inspired in your Intuitive Eating journey!
Steph le...
2022-04-1127 minBreak the Diet CycleHow Does ADHD Impact Your Eating Habits? with Becca from @adhd.nutritionistIn this episode - we talk with fellow Registered Dietitian, Rebecca King. Rebecca was inspired to build her private practice to her own struggles with ADHD.
She explains why Intuitive Eating is the perfect fit for anyone else struggling out there, just like she was! This episode is for you if you struggle with ADHD, know someone with ADHD, or struggle with ADHD tendencies. We hope this gives you practical tips to practice Intuitive Eating with ADHD.
Episode Resources:
Follow our guest Becca @adhd.nutritionist
Becca mentions a research article about diagnosis of ADHD i...
2022-04-0439 minBreak the Diet CycleCan You Meal Plan as an Intuitive Eater with Colleen ChristensonMeal planning can feel super difficult for a few reasons. What if you don’t have the time? What if you don’t feel like it? And - if you’ve been on one too many diets before - what if it gives you the all out heebie jeebies to plan out *every* bite of food?
Meal planning is a life skill, and doesn’t JUST belong to diet culture. We called in Colleen Christensen, RD of @no.food.rules to talk with us about:
Why meal planning get a bad rap
How can we begin to see i...
2022-03-2845 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat is Orthorexia? with Lauren P [Melissa's Former Client]Do you think about food 24/7? Does it make you feel distracted and guilty? Many people minimize this experience by telling themselves “it’s not bad enough to get help” - which is why we want to share Lauren’s story as a former client of No More Guilt group coaching.
Lauren talks about the ways in which her disordered dieting behaviors get normalized - and even praised through her life. We discuss what orthorexia is and how it doesn’t always link to body image concerns. Lauren reveals when she realized her relationship to food was a valid prob...
2022-03-2147 minBreak the Diet CycleIs It Wrong For You To Be Eating Out So Much? with Shana from @the.nutrition.teaDo you remember hearing the words “hay comida en casa? Or “there’s food at home” whenever you asked your Mom to go to get pizza on the way home after school?
The expectation to ALWAYS eat at home (or else risk being wasteful and unhealthy) sticks with us! Especially if like Dalina - your Mom did EVERYTHING by hand and taught you not to waste money.
Or maybe your Mom would always say “this is so bad” if relying on take-out for dinner. If you had ANY of these experiences, it makes sense if you feel gui...
2022-03-1442 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat Is Perimenopause?Dalina and I are not in menopause - but WE ARE NOW CONVINCED - we need to talk about menopause WAY sooner! We realized through this recording: we know nothing about our mother’s experience - and her story can be a major “tell” of how your menopause will go.
And if you are in menopause? “THE CHANGE” has you managing symptoms like hot flashes and body changes – so we know diets can feel especially compelling. You’ll do anything for relief!
Today, we’re interviewing fellow RD Jenn Huber to discuss how to recognize signs of menopau...
2022-03-0742 minBreak the Diet CycleHow Can I Be More Sex Positive If I Struggle With Body Image?Many clients tell us that intimacy issues come up because of their body image. If you’ve ever had the idea your body was not sexy or desirable because of your shape or size – you may wonder: how do you start to become more sex positive as part of your body image work? What do you do if you had a negative experience in the past where a partner made a negative comment about you or someone else’s body? This stuff is hard to talk about, so Melissa and Dalina brought in Cindy Luquin, a bilingual certified sex educat...
2022-02-2842 minBreak the Diet CycleHow Do You Let Go of Wanting to Lose Weight?For many people, the idea of no longer dieting is the easy part of Intuitive Eating. If you’ve dieted since you were 15 years old - you’re SO exhausted by now. It’s kind of a relief to hear “diets don't work” - because you’ve known it all along.
But then what?!
What often DOESN’T feel like relief for clients is the idea they are going to be stuck in a bigger body that feels uncomfortable.
Today, Dalina and Melissa talk about how to work toward body neutrality, that is, respecting you...
2022-02-2140 minBreak the Diet CycleIs Health About More Than What You Eat and How You Move? with Deanna Belleny Lewis MPH, RDNHave you heard about the social determinants of health before? Addressing the impact of systemic problems on health is becoming more common - and for good reason! Though individual behaviors matter to your health, they are not the be-all-end-all solution that diet culture says they are. In this episode, we interview public health expert and Registered Dietitian Deanna Belleny Lewis MPH, RDN to discuss:
What are the social determinants of health? Why does knowing about social determinants matter?
How can people who live with low access to health care, groceries, and safe spaces to move work on their...
2022-02-1442 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat Does It Mean to "Eat Clean", Anyway? with Erin from @foodsciencebabeToday we’re sitting down with Erin from @foodsciencebabe on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Many of you struggle with food rules centered on the idea of “clean eating”. You want to do the best for your health by choosing high quality foods, but is that really necessary for your best mental, emotional, and financial health? As a food scientist and food industry expert, Erin talks to us about:
What inspired her to speak up about food safety misinformation on her page
Why people seem to be obsessed with “Eating clean” – plus she shares her own personal journey letting go of biased...
2022-02-0737 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat Do You Do If You Have IBS But Don't Want To Restrict?Have you ever struggled with gas, constipation, bloating, or diarrhea? We asked Samina Qureshi, RD to talk about how you can improve these symptoms WHILE ALSO working on your food freedom goals. Listen to this empowering interview and learn:
What causes IBS and why so many see improvements when they stop restricting
What to do if your favorite or cultural foods include spice, garlic, onions, tomato, and other irritants that may make symptoms worse
How to approach elimination/reintroduction diets if you are trying to avoid diets in general
Dm us on Instagram after this episode to...
2022-01-3134 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat Every Intuitive Eating Beginner Should KnowHow long have you dieted for? Most people we talk to say “more than half my life!” If being a beginner at Intuitive Eating (IE) feels both exciting, and let’s face it, scary - you’re not alone.
We join forces with Bonnie Roney, Registered Dietitian and creator of @diet.culture.rebel to talk about ways for you to break through any beginner blues you may be feeling as a new Intuitive Eater!
We discuss:
why everyone is "ditching diets" and the common reasons people are becoming Intuitive Eaters more than ever before
the bigg...
2022-01-2437 minBreak the Diet CycleThe 5 Most Diet Culture-y Things We Have Ever Heard (and Why They're Actually Harmful!)Today is Blue Monday! What’s that? It’s the day dieting companies hope you feel *SO* down about yourself, you fall for their dieting claims as a way to feel better about yourself. EYE ROLL.
We’re not falling for it! To help you focus on your goal of finding food freedom - and finally make this the first year you ditch diets for GOOD - we made a list of the TOP “diety” things we hear our clients talk about.
We’ll react to (and debunk!) popular fads and trends like: detox teas, diet pills...
2022-01-1716 minBreak the Diet CycleIs Noom a Scam?Ever since Dalina found out about “Blue Monday” - aka the diet industry’s best sales day, we’ve wanted to give you a complete breakdown on the popular dieting app Noom. Why? This app is NOTORIOUS for using words like “intuitive eating” and claiming it's not a diet in its advertisements and search fields. That sounds promising, but is it?
Prior to the episode, Melissa downloaded the app, tried it for a few days, and reported back to Dalina what she found. We discuss:
what is the “psychology” the ads keep referring to?
what should you expect when...
2022-01-1031 minBreak the Diet CycleCan You Start a New Year WITHOUT Dieting?We’re back for Season 5! Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry discuss the tricks the diet industry plays to get you to diet year after year. We’ll show you how to stop falling for yet another “quick fix” trend this New Year, and instead take steps toward food freedom.
In today’s episode we cover:
Why you keep falling into the diet cycle every new year
How the diet industry identified “Blue Monday” as the most likely day you’ll start a diet after the new year ( you do not want to miss the explanation...
2022-01-0324 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] how can I honor my culture and eat intuitively? with Christyna JohnsonToday on the pod, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Christyna Johnson, MS, RDN, LDN.
Do you sometimes think you how can I keep my cultural foods and eat intuitively when I am constantly hearing they aren't healthy? In this episode, we're calling BS on that! Why? Because many of the nutrition recommendations were not made with other cultures in mind, leaving us feeling like we need to cut our cultural foods in order to be "healthy".
If you are ready to stop on-again, off-again dieting, but you feel confused how you'll e...
2021-12-2742 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] how to get the look you want in plus size with Josie WassRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry are back for Season 2 of Break the Diet Cycle with an all new format: interviews with experts!
Our first episode features Josie Wass, music teacher and plus size fashion blogger. Do you sometimes think you would feel happier and more confident in your clothes at a smaller size?
In this episode, we're calling BS on that message! Why? Our clients keep choosing harmful weight loss diets instead of developing the skills they ACTUALLY need to feel confident in their bigger bodies! If you are ready to stop on...
2021-12-2040 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] how do I deal with my MLM friends on Insta?In the final episode of Season 1, Melissa of @no.more.guilt and Dalina of @your.latina.nutritionist unpack how multi-level marketing dieting companies can threaten your food freedom and how you can set boundaries in ways that feel positive.
We'll cover:
how weight loss ads and multi-level marketing (MLM) company messages make their way into our day-to-day lives and personal relationships what to do when you need to *politely decline* a friend or family member's attempt to sell whatever product they say "works for them" the frustrations many women feel as these companies put tension on p...
2021-12-1336 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] why am I so obsessed with food?Have you ever felt like you just cannot stop thinking about food? Dalina & Melissa take a dive into these "obsessions" and break down where they come from. Are you hungry? Are you stuck in black and white thinking? Listen to us break down what is really going on and how you can take a step back and learn from your cravings and needs.
Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to...
2021-12-0623 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] how do I get over feeling guilty when I eat "bad foods"?In today's episode Melissa + Dalina take on their first BTDC podcast listener question: how do I get over feeling guilty when I eat bad foods?
In this episode, you will:
hear a struggle from one of our listeners who called in to tell us: she hasn't been able to stop labeling foods "good" and "bad" -- even though she is trying to stop dieting and heal from her food guilt.
Can you relate to this struggle? Then we have your back! Melissa + Dalina put on their coaching caps to explain:
how...
2021-11-2925 minBreak the Diet Cycle[BONUS] how satisfaction can help you avoid overeating this holidayFeliz Navidad y Buon Natale! Instead of entering the holidays in “defense mode” around food, Dalina and Melissa show you how to get reacquainted with your childhood holiday favorite foods in this bonus episode sponsored by Barilla Pasta. Dalina and Melissa talk about Dominican and Italian family traditions, how they found peace with food through the holidays, and help you consider how you can do the same!
Just in time for your first "real" holiday season since the pandemic started -- we discuss how to:
Approach the holidays with joy and satisfaction in mind
Avoid the scar...
2021-11-2429 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] will I gain weight forever and ever and ever?In this episode we tackle a question we constantly hear from followers on Instagram: "if I eat intuitively, will I gain weight forever and ever?"
We review:
what causes fear of weight gain weight set point theory, and how to safely explore your thoughts around weight gain so you can find food freedom for good!
Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle.
...
2021-11-2225 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] how am I supposed to feel confident in THIS body?!Have you ever felt like you're ALL for body positivity for ~other women~, but can't really get there for yourself? We've got you covered here at Break the Diet Cycle Pod! In this episode Melissa and Dalina talk about:
the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence - and how you can have both at any size
why it's important to reach for body respect, which feels neutral, instead of body love
what to do to prevent, and quickly recover from, negative body image days with resilience - so you don't run back to dieting and food guilt
We rec...
2021-11-1524 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] but how do I deal with family judging the way I eat?This episode is WORTH repeating. Why? Trying to be the first in your family to break the diet cycle can be HARD. Do you often struggle with family members making comments about your body and food choices? It's like in one breath they want you to eat all the food on your plate, but then make comments on your weight. This is super tough, especially if you are new to intuitive eating and just trying to figure it all out for yourself.
On this episode we discuss how to handle comments from your family and friends and...
2021-11-0824 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] are you dieting on the DL?Today we're re-visting what dieting *REALLY* is so you can spot sneaky dieting behaviors that hold you back!
Dieting has been linked to weight cycling, food guilt, and disordered eating. The problem we find? Most people don't think they are dieting when they really are! If you are struggling in your relationship with food and you are convinced that you're not dieting - this episode is for you. We'll cover:
what a diet is (and how diet culture tries to confuse you)
why diets don't work long-term give examples of sneaky dieting behaviors to look out...
2021-11-0129 minBreak the Diet Cycle[repost] so, does Intuitive Eating mean giving up on yourself?We've opened up the vault! We're re-releasing past episodes while we work on Season 5 of Break the Diet Podcast. This episode is for you if you've ever wondered: "does intuitive eating just mean giving up on myself?"
Dalina and Melissa break down the facts in this episode to help you understand what the real meaning of intuitive eating is and how you can embrace it.
Are you ready? Let's break the diet cycle! Want more support? Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join te...
2021-10-2526 minBreak the Diet CycleHandling Uncertainty and Imperfection as an Intuitive Eater with Melissa LandryLast week, Melissa interviewed Dalina to talk about her personal story with Intuitive Eating. This week, the tables are turning as Dalina interviews co-host Melissa to learn HER experiences with Intuitive Eating!
After sharing our 10-part Intuitive Eating series, we hope our personal stories help you connect with your WHY as an Intuitive Eater so you can take your next step to becoming one yourself.
In this episode, Melissa shares:
What got her so passionate about Intuitive Eating in the first place
How her mother’s attempts to protect her from weight stigma fueled a...
2021-10-1127 minBreak the Diet CycleLearning to Be Okay with Body Change as an Intuitive Eater with Dalina SotoNow that you’ve finished our 10-part Intuitive Eating series, it’s time to get in touch with WHY you want to take the next step in practicing the skills you’ve learned. Understanding your reasons why will help you to organize and apply what you’ve learned.
In this episode, Melissa interviews co-host Dalina Soto, to talk about her personal story with Intuitive Eating.
We cover:
The emotional impact of praising women in smaller bodies during childhood
How Dalina’s used her “Diet Culture BS” detector whenever she saw demonization of culture foods in her early c...
2021-10-0427 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 10: Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition with Rachael Hartley, RDMany people ask: how do you know when "gentle nutrition" is working for you without the scale?
If you too are healing your relationship with food and want to pursue health, then you’ll want to know about Intuitive Eating Principle 10: Honor Your Health with Gentle Nutrition.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Rachael Hartley, RD - fellow Dietitian and author of the book Gentle Nutrition to discuss:
What is Gentle Nutrition?
How to measure your nutritional wellbeing without weighing yourself
meal planning tips and "non-diety" ways to get back into th...
2021-09-2737 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 9: Movement - Feel the DifferenceDo you have a complicated relationship with movement? You’re not alone. Though there are undoubtedly mental and physical benefits to moving regularly - many chronic dieters find themselves struggling to find motivation without goals of weight loss creating all-or-nothing extremes!
In today’s episode Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry talk about Intuitive Eating Principle 9: Movement - Feel the Difference. They discuss:
What is joyful movement?
How to stop seeing movement only as “calorie burn”
The importance of rest, “quality sitting” and balance in movement routines
Strategies to find joy in movement again
In this ep...
2021-09-2025 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 8: Respect Your BodyBody respect can feel difficult after years of dieting. If all you’ve ever known is trying to change your body into something different, then you’ll want to know about Intuitive Eating Principle 8: Respect Your Body. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Allison Latham-Jones, stylist and Intuitive Eater to cover:
What body respect means to ex-dieters
Why it is important to be comfortable and express your style through clothes
Ways you can improve their relationship to clothing at home, work, and special events
Ways to cope with weight stigma and letting go of the weig...
2021-09-1345 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 7: Cope with Your Emotions with KindnessFeeling feelings is hard! In today’s episode Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry talk about Intuitive Eating Principle 7: Cope with Your Emotions with Kindness. Learn:
why emotional eating is NORMAL and NATURAL!
the difference between binge eating vs emotional eating
Why you emotionally eat and,
What tools you can use to neutralize emotional eating
Episode Resources:
Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod
Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt
Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist
This episode was sponsored by Your Latina Nutritionist wi...
2021-09-0632 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 6: Feel Your FullnessDo you struggle to listen to your fullness? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Ex-Dieter and member of Melissa’s No More Guilt Community, Suzanne, to talk about one of the most difficult to master Intuitive Eating skills: feeling your fullness. Suzanne gives her real-life take on:
In today’s episode we cover:
why she choose Intuitive Eating as her next step in healing food guilt
Whether or not hunger/fullness scales are helpful to learn to trust yourself?
Her biggest challenge listening to her fullness and how she worked through it
How she...
2021-08-3033 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 5: Discover the Satisfaction FactorDalina’s interview her client and fellow Chula Adriana to discuss Dalina’s favorite Intuitive Eating principle: discovering the satisfaction factor. Next to rejecting diet mindset, this is one of the most important skills you can learn as an intuitive eater, and in fact, is the ENTIRE point of the process!
In today’s episode we cover:
How food satisfaction increases LIFE satisfaction
How has eating without fear helped Adriana regain control of her health
What would Adriana say to someone afraid of giving into satisfaction?
Episode Resources:
Join the Break the Diet Cycle...
2021-08-2324 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 4: Challenge the Food PoliceWe’re continuing on in our Intuitive Eating Skill series with Principle 4: challenge the food police. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry discuss:
Where the inner “food police voice” comes from
How Intuitive Eating uses cognitive behavioral therapy to shift negative self-talk and food guilt
The difference between the self-talk of a “dieter” and an “intuitive eater”
Types of negative thinking to look out for in your food freedom journey
Episode Resources:
Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod
Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt
Connect...
2021-08-1633 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 3: Make Peace with FoodWe’re continuing on in our Intuitive Eating Skill series with Principle 3: make peace with food. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dalina Soto interviews her former client Vanessa to discuss her experience:
Getting out of the binge-restrict cycle so many chronic dieters find themselves in
overcoming fears when giving yourself unconditional permission to eat
Eating with connection and intent (instead of mindlessly and full of guilt!)
Plus “pro tips” to neutralize food past diets labeled as “bad” or “forbidden” so you can feel peaceful around these foods again!
Episode Resources:
Join the Break the...
2021-08-0927 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 2: Honor Your HungerRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry discuss Intuitive Eating Principle 2: Honor your Hunger as they walk you through Intuitive Eating with more detail. In today’s episode we discuss:
Primal hunger: what is it?
The importance of carbs and eating enough
What does hunger even feel like?
How chronic dieting can mess up your hunger cues
How to get started exploring your hunger without judgement or guilt
This episode includes several practical takeaways for you to improve your ability to honor your hunger. Direct message Melissa or Dalina with what yo...
2021-08-0224 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Intuitive Eating Series] Principle 1: Reject the Diet Mentality with Elyse Resch MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FANDDoes Intuitive Eating sound good, but you’re not sure if you can get past the idea of it being “bad for your health”? This episode helps dispel the myth that intuitive eating means “giving up” or “just eating what you want” as we kick off our Intuitive Eating skill series with Principle One: Reject the Diet Mentality!
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, co-author of Intuitive Eating to explain:
How the authors came to the idea of intuitive eating
What it means to approach health holistically - and not just...
2021-07-2637 minBreak the Diet CycleHow can women in bigger bodies find food freedom in a fatphobic world?In today’s episode Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Melissa Landry interviews her former client, Amanda Street to talk about how women in bigger bodies can find food freedom in a fatphobic world.
Prior to pursuing food freedom, Amanda believed in body positivity for herself and others... but still struggled with dieting behaviors and food guilt! We talk about how she used the No Guilt Framework to align the way she treated her body to her body positive aspirations. We review:
why Amanda chose food freedom over dieting “just one more time
barriers to finding food freedom for...
2021-07-1950 minBreak the Diet CycleWhy do high school #bodygoals linger so long?In anticipation of their upcoming Intuitive Eating Series, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry talk through a common roadblock to becoming an Intuitive Eater: holding on too tightly to #bodygoals from your teenage years.
If you struggle with lingering shame over your body changing during your teenage years, or, shame it may never look the same as your teenage years - this episode will help you navigate your lingering teenage body ideals with a new perspective!
In today’s episode we discuss…
terrible 2000s trends like frosted lip gloss and trucker hats - yi...
2021-07-1228 minBreak the Diet CycleHow did your mother impact your relationship with food?In anticipation of their upcoming Intuitive Eating Series, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry talk about how relationships between moms and daughters impact food guilt and body shame, how weight stigma within families can hurt (bad) and how to not let that hurt get the better of your desire to find food freedom.
Melissa’s shares part of her personal story with her Mom and together your co-hosts offer practical tips about moving forward toward feeling peaceful in your body.
We discuss:
techniques for cultivating compassion for what our mothers did not kn...
2021-07-0527 minBreak the Diet CycleWhy is it so hard to become an Intuitive Eater?If Intuitive Eating is as simple as “just eating” -- then why does it feel so hard to do?
This season, Melissa and Dalina are offering an Intuitive Eating series where they will walk you through the 10 principles of Intuitive Eating. Before this series starts, this episode will help you consider common mindset traps that have to do with the relationship between your family culture and American diet culture, like:
How public health nutrition messaging may have negatively impacted your ideas about what you should eat
How your family culture impacts your ideas about when and...
2021-06-2827 minBreak the Diet Cycle[Bonus Episode] Let's Get to Brass TacksRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry are back for Season 4 of Break the Diet Cycle starting next week!
Do you feel confused as you scroll body positive and anti-diet accounts on Instagram? Are you trying to figure out how to become an Intuitive Eater, but are having a hard time knowing exactly HOW to move forward?
We see you there trying! And we have your back.
This bonus pre-season episode talks about our new special format to help you take your Intuitive Eating journey to the next level, why we chose...
2021-06-2108 minBreak the Diet Cyclehow to have a body positive summerRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry close out season 3 with three tips to help you kick off a body positive summer. We discuss the three most common summer struggles our clients face when it comes to the food freedom journey: barbecues, bathing suits, and booze. Listen and learn:
how to avoid all-or-nothing diet mindset at barbecues and outdoor summer events
steps for feeling good in you bathing suit (including Dalina's personal example!)
why it's important to be okay with listening to your body, instead of calories targets and peer pressure, when it comes to alcohol
E...
2021-06-0727 minBreak the Diet Cyclewhy do dietitians disagree about weight loss? with Maria Sylvester Terry MS, RDNIf you follow Registered Dietitians for advice and tips on Instagram you may notice two VERY different worlds.
Some Dietitians promote dieting for weight loss, while others adopt an "anti-diet" or "non-diet" approach of weight inclusivity. If you find these mixed-messages confusing, you're not alone. Like many evidence-based fields leaning on new and emerging research, there are differing philosophies around weight loss, including if and how it should be approached!
In today’s episode we called on fellow Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Maria Terry Sylvester MS, RDN, LDN to discuss:
the difference between a Registered Di...
2021-05-2446 minBreak the Diet CycleHow one pediatrician transformed her work with families by improving her relationship with food [Update with Dalina's Client]Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Dalina's Client Meli, a pediatrician, discuss how lntuitive Eating impacted not only her personal experience with food and body image - but also impacted how she practices medicine! This episode talks about what it is like to learn Intuitve Eating, and, offers practical for tips for parents who interact with pediatricians. We cover:
How working with Dalina changed Meli's view as a pediatrician and how she practices
Tips for parents going to pediatricians and how to discuss weight concerns at the doctor's office
Tips for parents who are worried a...
2021-05-1044 minBreak the Diet CycleIs my fertility affected by my weight? With Nicola SalmonRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Nicola Salmon to discuss "Is my fertility affected by my weight?"
In today’s episode we answer YOUR listener questions …
How diet culture impacts women's views on fertility
How to talk to doctors and advocate for fat positive care
What is the research on fertility and weight?
Episode Resources:
Follow Nicola Salmon on Instagram @FatPositiveFertility
Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod
Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt
Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.lati...
2021-04-2636 minBreak the Diet CycleDo men struggle with food and body image? with Aaron Flores RDNWe often hear clients ask "do you have any good accounts for men who struggle with food?" In today's episode Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview fellow Dietitian Aaron Flores, RDN for his perspective on "bro culture", the danger of assuming all men's experiences with body image are the same (they're not), and how diet culture hurts all genders.
In today’s episode we discuss:
do men worry about dieting and body image as much as women? what unique pressures are men facing from diet culture?
how do we help boys and men ex...
2021-04-1242 minBreak the Diet CycleWhat happens when you start intuitive eating? [update from Melissa's former client]Are you scrolling Instagram trying to make sense of Intuitive Eating? Do you feel like it "sounds good" but could never work for you? In today's episode Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Rebecca (Melissa's former client) to share her story of finding food freedom through the No More Guilt Group Coaching program. By sharing her REAL LIFE experience navigating ups-and-downs, we hope you will feel inspired to let go of fear and find success with food freedom, just as Rebecca did.
In today’s episode we ask Rebecca her inside-take and advice for an...
2021-03-2942 minBreak the Diet CycleHow toxic positivity does more harm than good with Mimi ColeToxic positivity, or stifling negative emotions for the sake of "good vibes only" often does more harm than good. Instead, we show you how to use negative emotions for what they are: signals pointing to your needs and wants.
In this episode, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Mimi Cole, therapist-in-training, to talk about how to express negative emotions productively, especially if you are an emotional eater during times of anxiety, stress, and, boredom.
We discuss:
what is "toxic positivity"? how does a the "good vibes only" attitude get in the...
2021-03-1535 minBreak the Diet CycleUnapologetic Eating with Alissa Rumsey, MS, RDNDo you ever feel uncertain of your food freedom journey? Are dieting thoughts taking up all the space in your brain? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview fellow Dietitian and author Alissa Rumsey explain why it's so hard to ditch diet culture as they discuss key themes in Alissa's new book: Unapologetic Eating (now available on Amazon).
In today’s episode we discuss:
how Intuitive Eating served as a gateway toward Alissa's social justice lens on food
diet culture as a symptom of societal and cultural issues like racism and fatphobia
ho...
2021-03-0138 minBreak the Diet CycleExercise for all bodies with Lauren LeavellRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Lauren Leavell to discuss exercising for ALL bodies!
In today’s episode we answer YOUR listener questions …
Understanding modifications for YOUR body when working out.
How to tune out diet culture and enjoy your workouts!
Understanding the importance of recovering after your workouts!
Episode Resources:
Follow Lauren Leavell on Instagram @laurenleavellfitness
Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod
Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt
Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist
This episode was spon...
2021-01-0437 minBreak the Diet CycleHow do you raise kids to have a healthy relationship with food? with Jay BaumRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Jay Baum to discuss raising Intuitive Eaters!
In today’s episode we answer YOUR listener questions…
How can you encourage kids to try a variety of foods without pressuring them or creating "good" and "bad" food dynamics?
How do you keep sweets neutral so kids don't obsess over them?
How can you get family on board and protect kids from outside diet culture influences when you are working hard to create peace around food at home? Especially family stepped in diet culture who comment things like: "of course...
2020-12-2135 minBreak the Diet CycleHow do I talk to my doctor about my weight? With Susanne JohnsonRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Susanne Johnson, Fat Positive Nurse Practitioner, to discuss how to talk about weight more effectively at your next Doctor's visit. Women in bigger bodies often fear, and even avoid, the Doctor because of shame and guilt they feel over their size. Learn how to communicate with your medical team so you can find healthcare that leaves you feel empowered toward your best health.
In today’s episode we answer YOUR listener questions …
how use of Body Mass Index (BMI) can drive weight stigma in primary care
what you c...
2020-12-0739 minBreak the Diet CycleHow does weight impact PCOS and your hormones? with Sam AbbottRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Sam Abbott MSEd, RDN, LDN to discuss how weight impacts PCOS and your hormones.
In today’s episode we answer YOUR listener questions…
What is PCOS, or, polycystic ovarian synrdome
Why is it important to get a PCOS diagnosis?
Why is it important to get treatment?
Did my weight cause my PCOS? Does weight loss cure it?
Does Intuitive Eating work for women with PCOS who have hormonal urges to eat all day? Won't they lose control?
Does a gluten and dairy-free diet work for PCOS?
Epi...
2020-11-2335 minBreak the Diet CycleHow can I be vegan and eat intuitively? with Taylor WolframRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Taylor Wolfram MS, RDN LDN
Do you want to be vegan but are afraid of falling into diet culture trap?
Do you struggle with understanding how to be vegan and still be in recovery of your eating disorder?
Do you struggle with understanding how you can be ethical about being a vegan and still meeting your needs?
In today’s episode…
hear Taylor discuss how to be Vegan/Vegetarian when struggling with an ED
make sure you are getting enough nutrients while...
2020-11-0937 minBreak the Diet CycleDoes losing weight help pain and mobility? with Danny Shapiro, PTRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Danny Shapiro, Physical Therapist to set the record straight on the relationship between weight, pain, and mobility.
Many of our clients fear weight will hold them back from being fit and enjoying life. When they decide to stop focusing on weight loss for their mental and emotional health, they can feel worried: what will that mean for their physical health over the years? Are they doomed to a life of pain and immobility? Especially if they gain weight?
If you have ever struggled with similar fears, bu...
2020-10-2638 minBreak the Diet CycleHow can I honor my culture and still eat intuitively? with Christyna JohnsonToday on the pod, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Christyna Johnson, MS, RDN, LDN
Do you sometimes think you how can I keep my cultural foods and eat intuitively when I am constantly hearing they aren't healthy? In this episode, we're calling BS on that ! Why? Because many of the nutrition recommendations were not made with other cultures in mind, leaving us feeling like we need to cut our cultural foods in order to be "healthy".
If you are ready to stop on-again, off-again dieting, but you feel confused how you'll e...
2020-10-1241 minBreak the Diet CycleHow to get the look you want in plus size with Josie WassRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry are back for Season 2 of Break the Diet Cycle with an all new format: interviews with experts! Our first episode features Josie Wass, music teacher and plus size fashion blogger.
Do you sometimes think you would feel happier and more confident in your clothes at a smaller size? In this episode, we're calling BS on that message! Why? Our clients keep choosing harmful weight loss diets instead of developing the skills they ACTUALLY need to feel confident in their bigger bodies!
If you are ready to stop...
2020-09-2839 minBreak the Diet CycleHow do I deal with my MLM friends on Insta?In the final episode of Season 1, Melissa of @no.more.guilt and Dalina of @your.latina.nutritionist unpack how multi-level marketing dieting companies can threaten your food freedom and how you can set boundaries in ways that feel positive. We'll cover:
how weight loss ads and multi-level marketing (MLM) company messages make their way into our day-to-day lives and personal relationships
what to do when you need to *politely decline* a friend or family member's attempt to sell whatever product they say "works for them"
the frustrations many women feel as these companies put tension on personal relationships
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2020-08-1736 minBreak the Diet CycleWhy am I so obsessed with food?Have you ever felt like you just cannot stop thinking about food? Dalina & Melissa take a dive into these "obsessions" and break down where they come from. Are you hungry? Are you stuck in black and white thinking? Listen to us break down what is really going on and how you can take a step back and learn from your cravings and needs.
Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to b...
2020-08-0322 minBreak the Diet CycleHow do I get over feeling guilty when I eat "bad foods"?In today's episode Melissa + Dalina take on their first BTDC podcast listener question: how do I get over feeling guilty when I eat bad foods?
In this episode, you will:
hear a struggle from one of our listeners who called in to tell us: she hasn't been able to stop labeling foods "good" and "bad" -- even though she is trying to stop dieting and heal from her food guilt.
Can you relate to this struggle? Then we have your back! Melissa + Dalina put on their coaching caps to explain:
how to give yourself...
2020-07-2024 minBreak the Diet CycleWill I gain weight forever and ever and ever?In this episode we tackle a question we constantly hear from followers on Instagram: "if I eat intuitively, will I gain weight forever and ever?"
We review:
what causes fear of weight gain
weight set point theory, and
how to safely explore your thoughts around weight gain so you can find food freedom for good!
Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle.
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2020-07-0624 minBreak the Diet CycleHow am I supposed to feel confident in THIS body?!Have you ever felt like you're ALL for body positivity for ~other women~, but can't really get there for yourself? We've got you covered here at Break the Diet Cycle Pod! In this episode Melissa and Dalina talk about:
the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence - and how you can have both at any size
why it's important to reach for body respect, which feels neutral, instead of body love
what to do to prevent, and quickly recover from, negative body image days with resilience - so you don't run back to dieting and food guilt
We r...
2020-06-2223 minBreak the Diet CycleBut how do I deal with family judging the way I eat?Trying to be the first in your family to break the diet cycle can be HARD. Do you often struggle with family members making comments about your body and food choices? It's like in one breath they want you to eat all the food on your plate, but then make comments on your weight. This is super tough, especially if you are new to intuitive eating and just trying to figure it all out for yourself.
On this episode we discuss how to handle comments from your family and friends and how to be comfortable with setting b...
2020-06-0823 minBreak the Diet CycleAre you dieting on the DL?Dieting has been linked to weight cycling, food guilt, and disordered eating. The problem we find? Most people don't think they are dieting when they really are! If you are struggling in your relationship with food and you are convinced that you're not dieting - this episode is for you. We'll cover:
what a diet is (and how diet culture tries to confuse you)
why diets don't work long-term
give examples of sneaky dieting behaviors to look out for (or "dieting on the down low" as Dalina calls it)
offer some ideas to address your diet mindset (and...
2020-05-2528 minBreak the Diet CycleSo, does Intuitive Eating mean giving up on yourself?Have you ever wondered, "does intuitive eating just mean giving up on myself? I mean eating what I want when I want seems like a sure way to just not give a crap!"
Dalina and Melissa break down the facts in this episode to help you understand what the real meaning of intuitive eating is and how you can embrace it. Are you ready? Let's break the diet cycle! Want more support? Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just l...
2020-05-1125 minBreak the Diet CycleNot today, food guilt - not today!Before the official release of Season 1 next week, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry tell you a bit more about who they are, how they met and became friends on Instagram, and why they’re here to help you break the diet cycle. Want to become their Instagram friends too? Follow Dalina @your.latina.nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt to share why you want to the first in your family to #breakthedietcycle, just like they are in their families!
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