361: Anti-Diets, Food Freedom and Mindfulness with Alison Marras

This week on Low Carb Conversations with Leah Williamson FNTP and Guests, Leah is joined by guest Co-host Holly Jean Barrett and Guest Alison Marras. Alison Marras is an NYC-based Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Food Blogger, and Mindset Coach who helps busy women get in tune with their bodies, feel confident in the kitchen with delicious real food and thrive on their healing journeys. Find her wellness tips, recipes, meal plans, and nutrition programs over at foodbymars.com. This week on the podcast Leah, Holly and Alison discuss whether people are over diet culture and are looking to bring pleasure and joy back into food rather than restriction. They also discuss a new study on mindfulness and how a new study suggests obese children are more compliant with mindfulness and weight loss. Alison discusses how mindfulness helped her and now how she helps her clients with these techniques. Join Alison’s 5 Day Mindfulness challenge: Mindful Eating 5-day Challenge: https://foodbymars.kartra.com/page/mindful-challenge And find her beautiful pictures and recipes on Instagram: instagram.com/foodbymars Articles Discussed on the Podcast: Intuitive eating: The anti-diet, or how pleasure from food is the answer, say its creators Mindfulness helps obese children lose weight and decrease anxiety: Study   LAST CHANCE!!   Join Leah in Portland, Oregon for THRIVE – The NTA’s 13th Annual Conference from Feb. 28 – March 1, 2020        TRY the Nutritional Therapy 101 FREE 7 Day course and get a taste of what you can learn!           Do you believe in the power of real food? Do you geek out over the latest nutritional research and trends? Do you believe that, rather than a one-size-fits-all diet, nutrition should have a bio-individual approach?⁣ ⁣ If you do, we have a seat with your name on it.⁣ ⁣ Unlike any other nutrition program, you’ll receive an education uniquely based on a foundational holistic approach to nutrition that is:⁣ ⏩Backed by science and research ⏩Providing complete personal support with 1:1 Instructor Teams ⏩Teaching you a Functional clinical skill set that gives you a leading edge in the industry ⁣ In our programs, you’ll acquire specific tools for managing clients and assessing nutritional deficiencies using the body’s innate intelligence and you’ll learn how to address those weaknesses through a properly prepared, whole food diet, supplementation, lifestyle changes with a respect to your client’s unique bio-individuality.⁣ ⁣ Does learning about that excite you?⁣ ⁣ If you’re ready to learn more, take advantage of our Early Bird special of $400 AUD off your APRIL 2020 FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONER program tuition.* SYDNEY AUSTRALIA CLASS ONLY We’re limiting this to offer to the NEXT 10 DAYS, so claim your seat early and save! Use code: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL under the section WHO REFERRED YOU on our registration pack to be eligible.⁣ ⁣ Register for the FNTP Online program: https://ntaaustralia.com.au/…/nta-australia-registration-pa… ⁣ *To qualify for the Early Bird offer, tuition must be paid in full. Not combinable with any other offers, scholarships, transfers or payment plans. OFFER ENDS MARCH 1 -5pm AEDT             Work with Leah! Leah is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and has appointments available for online consultation – one on one or in small groups. This is available to anyone looking to improve their health through low carb real food principles for themselves and their families (Australia, USA). If you would like to chat before making an appointment then please email Leah at [email protected] Join our Facebook Community! Ways you can help support the Podcast! We are truly appreciative of any support you can give to the podcast! Here are some ways you can help us reach more people each week: Subscribe to the podcast (if you don’t already) so it automatically downloads for you each week and you never miss an episode. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts – it does not take very long to do and this really helps get the podcast seen by others. Recommend the podcast to your friends and family – recommendations from someone you know and trust are always invaluable. Another way to help if you think the content you are receiving is worthwhile and has helped you is to leave a small donation by clicking the “Donate” now Pay Pal button on the right side of the website. Join the Facebook Group, like the Facebook Page, and please use any affiliate links we post if you are thinking of buying the book or product we mention. Please help support the podcast so we can reach those that need help.  Thank you