Ever wondered why most diets lead to short-term weight loss but long-term frustration? In this episode, we unpack the truth behind why so many diets fail and why regaining weight is more common than you think.

We were inspired by a recent post in a Facebook moms group of a mom asking for weight loss tips - and countless other moms shared their struggles with the cycle of losing weight and gaining it back.

In this episode, we share information about research behind dieting failures, the weight loss industry's misleading tactics, and why we need to rethink what “success” looks like when it comes to improving your health. This episode will help you explore more sustainable ways to improve your relationship with food, exercise, and your body. Learn practical strategies to move away from diet culture and embrace a healthier, happier you.

In this episode:

• Why diets fail in the long term and the research that supports it.
• How diet culture distorts what success looks like in terms of health and weight loss.
• The weight loss industry’s misleading tactics and how it gaslights people into believing weight regain is their fault.
• How to redefine health success by focusing on behavior changes rather than just weight loss.
• Practical tips for building a better relationship with food, exercise, and body confidence.
• Ways to quiet diet culture messaging and find peace with your body.
• Why exercise alone isn’t the answer for intentional weight loss but can enhance overall health and mental well-being.

Episode 88 with Ragen Chastain: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-food/id1651744916?i=1000658730798

Join Elizabeth’s free 3-day challenge, •Why Am I Eating This?” here: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/why-am-i-eating-this-challenge

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Ever wonder why we’re all so obsessed with how we look, and what it’s really doing to our mental health?

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Charlotte Markey, a leading body image scientist and psychology professor at Rutgers University. With nearly three decades of research on body image and eating behaviors, Dr. Markey provides invaluable insights into how we perceive our bodies, self-acceptance, the impact of social media, and strategies for developing a healthier relationship with body image.

We explore the concept of maladaptive body image behaviors, how parents can positively influence their children’s body image, and why promoting body positivity is essential for mental health. Dr. Markey also shares her experiences in writing her Body Image Book Series and discusses the role of self-compassion and acceptance in body image healing.

In this episode:

• Defining body image and identifying maladaptive behaviors.
• The impact of social media on body image and mental health.
• Why 'fat talk' between friends isn’t the bonding experience you think it is
• Practical tips for parents to guide their children on body image.
• Addressing the backlash against body positivity and promoting size diversity.
• Insights from Dr. Markey’s Body Image Book Series and her latest book Adult-ish: The Body Image Book for Life(2024).

Connect with Dr. Markey:

Body Image Books: https://www.thebodyimagebook.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/char_markey/

Website: https://markey.camden.rutgers.edu

Register for Elizabeth’s upcoming virtual workshop, Why Am I Eating Like This? https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/why-am-i-eating-this-challenge

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Have you ever been called a name about your physical body that you wish you weren’t being called, but decided to play it off as a joke instead of standing up for yourself?

In this episode, Tara, Maria and Elizabeth talk about the importance of identifying the true source of our problems—whether it’s a tripped breaker in the kitchen or a deeper emotional wound, such as childhood nicknames that have stuck around too long.

The episode explores topics like inner child work, emotional healing, and how our early life experiences shape our current relationships, especially with ourselves. From fitness to mental health, they discuss how understanding the "why" behind our struggles allows us to fix them at the root, rather than just treating the symptoms.

In this episode:

• A funny story about appliances that weren't really broken—and the life lesson it taught.
• How childhood wounds can show up in adult life, especially as "adult temper tantrums.”
• The importance of finding the true source of emotional, mental, and physical issues.
• Working on identifying the needs of your inner child to bring about lasting change.
• Why we should stop commenting on appearance
• Embracing the parts of yourself that have been criticized and turning them into sources of pride.

“Let’s stop commenting on each other’s appearance. Even if it’s a joke, it leaves a mark.”

Register for Elizabeth’s upcoming virtual workshop, Silence Your Inner Food critic here:

https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/silence-your-food-police

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/