Listen "236: The One Thing Diets Never Teach"
Episode Synopsis
Why is it that you can crush your to-do list, manage your household, support your family, and absolutely rock your career— …but still feel powerless around a plate of cookies? If you've ever told yourself, "I know what to do—I just can't seem to do it," this episode of Total Health in Midlife is for you. In this episode, Elizabeth Sherman reveals the hidden reasons traditional diets don't solve overeating—and how they may actually make things worse. You'll learn why relying on willpower, rigid rules, and food guilt keeps you stuck, and what it really takes to build lasting, sustainable change with food and your body. Tune in to discover why it's not about eating perfectly… It's about finally understanding why you eat when you're not hungry—and what to do instead. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why most diets fail to address the real causes of overeating The emotional toll of blaming yourself when a diet doesn't work A better, more compassionate approach to rebuilding trust with food and your body How to stop overeating without giving up pizza, cookies, or joy Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/podcast/236
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