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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Wellness Diaries podcast, host Ashleigh Hubbard interviews her client Janna, who shares her personal struggle with crash dieting and her complex relationship with food. Janna discusses her weight management journey, the shame she felt about her body, and the mental challenges she faced in overcoming diet culture. They dive into the significance of tracking macros, the learning curve involved, and the importance of mindset and behavior change for sustainable health results. Janna overcame her shame and learned to honor her body, emphasizing the need for self-love and acceptance. The episode concludes with Janna posing a question for future guests about managing emotional eating, reflecting the podcast's focus on meaningful and relatable wellness topics. If you enjoy the episode, leave a rating/review, or share with someone that needs to hear it! TIME STAMPS Dieting History (00:01:08) Jana discusses her struggle with weight, crash dieting, and negative relationship with food. Struggles with Dieting (00:02:26) Jana shares her experiences with various diets, weight fluctuations, and seeking help from nutrition coaches. Shame and Body Image (00:08:28) Jana opens up about the shame associated with her body and the impact of societal perceptions on her self-esteem. Mindset and Behavior Change (00:11:42) Ashley emphasizes the importance of mindset and emotional well-being in achieving nutrition goals. Turning Point (00:14:52) Jana reflects on the moment when she realized the impact of her mindless eating habits and the importance of being honest with herself. Snacking and Mindful Eating (00:17:48) Ashley and Jana discuss the significance of mindful snacking and being intentional about food choices. The struggle of learning to track macros (00:21:13) Jana discusses the initial challenge of understanding and tracking macros, highlighting the learning curve and common mistakes. The mental barriers of tracking macros (00:25:56) Jana shares her apprehensions about tracking and offers advice for those intimidated by macros, emphasizing the importance of overcoming mental barriers. The benefits of tracking food and mindfulness (00:28:08) Ashley and Jana discuss the benefits of tracking food, building awareness, and mindful eating, challenging common misconceptions about nutrition. The journey to self-acceptance and change (00:36:48) Jana reflects on her personal transformation, highlighting the shift from shame to self-acceptance and the role of self-love in the process. Embracing change through self-love (00:37:23) The discussion delves into the impact of self-love on transformation, emphasizing the importance of letting go of old identities and embracing change from a place of self-compassion. Navigating emotional eating and stress (00:39:08) Jana poses a question on navigating emotions without turning to food, highlighting the challenge of managing stress eating and seeking insights from others' experiences. Questioning beliefs (00:39:42) Discussion on changing beliefs and interesting questions to ask guests. Generic questions (00:40:07) Exploring the idea of asking generic but interesting questions to guests. Reflection on past self (00:40:19) Suggesting the question: "What would you tell your 20-year-old self?" for guests to reflect on. JOIN OUR FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821409229816960 FREEBIES & SPECIAL OFFERS No Brainer Fat Loss Checklist: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlosschecklist Special 1:1 Coaching Offer for podcast listeners only: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/coachingapplication Group Coaching: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/90days Simple Meal Ideas Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/626c82f91e8046b220253e1b FIND ME ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmariehubbard/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahubnutrition/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdiariespodcast/
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