Binge Dieting

Betsy Thurston MPH RD looks at the idea of dieting for weight loss and comments on the keto diet, weight watchers, and several others that are common. She also looks at the topics of gluten, food sensitivities, sugar and carbohydrates

Betsy Thurston MPH RD tackles two distinctly different topics in this podcast. First, she briefly presents a review of the basics about carbohydrates, protein and fats and how to choose what to eat.

Second, using examples of clients she has worked with, she describes how setting a goal of risking disapproval from others can help with efforts at weight loss.

One key concept and one key word is essential for success, which she explains at the end of the podcast

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about the importance of being gentle with yourself, especially when under the influence of the parts of us that make us feel shame or frustration or fear. She talks about the model of internal family systems and how to recognize the parts triggered in the fight and flight response, with ideas about how to respond to them.

Betsy Thurston MPH RD identifies the 6 most common reasons why people procrastinate working on their health and eating goals. She provides specific ideas on how to start reversing the procrastination problem.

Betsy Thurston MPH RD identifies the 6 most common reasons why people procrastinate working on their health and eating goals. She provides specific ideas on how to start reversing the procrastination problem.

Betsy Thurston MPH RD addresses the questions of what to eat, how to get back on track and how to have success with weight struggles. She looks at two separate areas: realm of what to DO and also what you need to KNOW in order to succeed. This podcast has a lot of practical information while also looking at the big picture!

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about how to calm the fears and emotions that arise when we try to be a more authentic person or to set boundaries. She describes three different clients, their food and eating goals, and their experiences when feeling exposed or scared and with setting boundaries. She teaches an effective tool for calming anxiety in the moment.

Betsy Thurston MPH RD talks about denial and how it plays out to keep you in old patterns and to sabotage success. She describes specific clients and how their subconscious or conscious patterns of denial get in the way.

Betsy Thurston MPH RD provides 4 steps and equation to help listeners recover from the trap of all or nothing dieting and all or nothing eating.

Betsy Thurston MPH RD provides 4 steps and equation to help listeners recover from the trap of all or nothing dieting and all or nothing eating.