I was tired of losing weight only to gain it back. I was so over binge eating, I was sick of restriction, I chose to break up with my insane food eating behaviors.

Just like a real break up, if we want it to be over we have to say goodbye. Getting clear on what my old food story was the foundation to rewriting my new food story. This episode is all about writing out what you are breaking up with, so that once and for all, you can say goodbye.

Look at the end of the show notes for guidelines to write your problematic food story so you can be clear on what you are breaking up with.

In this episode we discuss:

• Breaking up with yo-yo dieting

• Stories around food

• Writing your unhelpful food story

• Saying goodbye to the old food story

• Emotional impact of yo-yo dieting

• Commitment to change

Here is the food story assignment outlined in the podcast:

Write a 1-2 page story that includes the following:

• Why you think your problematic relationship with food started?

• What are the behaviors you specifically want to break up with?

• The impact of the problematic relationship with food in the following areas of your life:

o Junk food

o Health food

o Trigger locations

o Trigger foods

o Self esteem

o Body image

o Relationship

• Then write your commitment to change.

Amber's instagram: instagram.com/yoyodietbreakup

This podcast is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any medical or mental health condition. Check with your health care provider before making changes.