Break the Diet Cycle

Break the Diet Cycle

By Melissa LandryHealth & FitnessNutrition
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Break the Diet Cycle episodes

  • How can I be vegan and eat intuitively? with Taylor Wolfram

    Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Taylor Wolfram MS, RDN LDN

    Do you want to be vegan but are afraid of falling into diet culture trap?

    Do you struggle with understanding how to be vegan and still be in recovery of your eating disorder? 

    Do you struggle with understanding how you can be ethical about being a vegan and still meeting your needs?

    In today’s episode…

    • hear Taylor discuss how to be Vegan/Vegetarian when struggling with an ED
    • make sure you are getting enough nutrients while being vegan
    • learn to deal with fatphobia/healthism in veganism & so much more!
    • Episode Resources:

      • Follow Taylor on Instagram @TaylorWolframRD
      • Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod
      • Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt
      • Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist
      • This episode was sponsored by Your Latina Nutritionist, become a diet culture disruptor today!

        • Get the Intro to intuitive eating guide!
        • Are you ready to learn to nourish and respect your body while still keeping your culture alive? Apply to work with Dalina

          38 min
        • Does losing weight help pain and mobility? with Danny Shapiro, PT

          Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Danny Shapiro, Physical Therapist to set the record straight on the relationship between weight, pain, and mobility. 

          Many of our clients fear weight will hold them back from being fit and enjoying life. When they decide to stop focusing on weight loss for their mental and emotional health, they can feel worried: what will that mean for their physical health over the years? Are they doomed to a life of pain and immobility?  Especially if they gain weight?

          If you have ever struggled with similar fears, but you still want to break the diet cycle - this episode is for you. 

          Danny will show you how to approach your aches and pains  without a side of diet culture - so you can feel confident in improving your body's physical ability and feel your best at any size.

          Danny talks us through why - and how - he teaches physical self-care (instead of weight loss) to improve the physical wellbeing of his clients, and how you can do this too!

          In today’s episode we discuss:

          • what your doctor may have wrong in prescribing weight loss to treat pain
          • common problem areas like knee and hip pain- are they related to weight gain? what can you do about it?
          • what to do when pain or mobility issues trigger negative body image and harmful dieting behaviors
          • Episode Resources:

            • Follow Danny on Instagram @officialdannyshapiro
            • Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod  
            • Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt  
            • Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist  
            • This episode was sponsored by No More Guilt with Melissa Landry

              • Get the 3 Steps to Eat without Guilt Guide  
              • Are you in a bigger body and ready to start your food freedom journey? Apply today for No More Guilt Coaching

                39 min
              • How can I honor my culture and still eat intuitively? with Christyna Johnson

                Today on the pod, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Christyna Johnson, MS, RDN, LDN

                Do you sometimes think you how can I keep my cultural foods and eat intuitively when I am constantly hearing they aren't healthy? In this episode, we're calling BS on that ! Why? Because many of the nutrition recommendations were not made with other cultures in mind, leaving us feeling like we need to cut our cultural foods in order to be "healthy". 

                If you are ready to stop on-again, off-again dieting, but you feel confused how you'll ever make peace with your cultural foods our guest Christyna discusses how we can embrace our culture and eat intuitively. In this episode, Christyna offers tips to help you work through these thoughts and provides us with great insight!

                In today’s episode…

                • We talk to Christyna about honoring your culture and eating intuitively.
                • learn how to advocate for yourself and your needs when looking for healthcare providers, especially when dealing with an eating disorder.
                • *bonus topic* how do you date confidently when you don't feel confident?
                • Episode Resources:

                  • Follow Christyna on Instagram @encouragingdietitian
                  • Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod
                  • Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt
                  • Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist
                  • This episode was sponsored by Your Latina Nutritionist, Dalina Soto 

                    • Get your quick intro to intuitive eating!
                    • Are you ready to nourish your body and learn to respect it? Become a diet culture disruptor and apply to my 1:1 program!
                    • 42 min
                    • How to get the look you want in plus size with Josie Wass

                      Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry are back for Season 2 of Break the Diet Cycle with an all new format: interviews with experts! Our first episode features Josie Wass, music teacher and plus size fashion blogger.

                      Do you sometimes think you would feel happier and more confident in your clothes at a smaller size? In this episode, we're calling BS on that message! Why? Our clients keep choosing harmful weight loss diets instead of developing the skills they ACTUALLY need to feel confident in their bigger bodies!

                      If you are ready to stop on-again, off-again dieting, but you feel confused how you'll ever find a style that makes you feel good in a bigger body, our guest Josie can relate. In this episode, Josie offers tips to help you work through your clothing concerns so you can create a personal style you feel free and confident in, just like she did!

                      In today’s episode…

                      • hear Josie's journey to food freedom and why she started a fashion blog on Instagram
                      • learn how to introduce color into your wardrobe (and let go of the idea you can only wear black!)
                      • get confident navigating plus sizing, especially if you are between sizes and sometimes "XL" in straight-size stores
                      • stop buying clothes solely to hide body parts you feel ashamed of and feel great instead
                      • Episode Resources:

                        • Follow Josie Wass on Instagram @aplusfatshion
                        • Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod
                        • Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt
                        • Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist
                        • This episode was sponsored by No More Guilt with Melissa Landry

                          • Get the 3 Steps to Eat without Guilt Guide
                          • Are you in a bigger body and ready to start your food freedom journey? Apply today for No More Guilt Coaching
                          • 40 min
                          • How do I deal with my MLM friends on Insta?

                            In the final episode of Season 1, Melissa of @no.more.guilt and Dalina of @your.latina.nutritionist unpack how multi-level marketing dieting companies can threaten your food freedom and how you can set boundaries in ways that feel positive. We'll cover:

                            • how weight loss ads and multi-level marketing (MLM) company messages make their way into our day-to-day lives and personal relationships
                            • what to do when you need to *politely decline* a friend or family member's attempt to sell whatever product they say "works for them"
                            • the frustrations many women feel as these companies put tension on personal relationships
                            • how to cope with anger and disappointment you may feel when someone targets you for weight loss sales because of your size
                            • We hope this episode helps you feel more empowered in your decision to find food freedom so you can more confidently navigate this difficult part of diet culture.

                              Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle.

                              36 min
                            • Why am I so obsessed with food?

                              Have you ever felt like you just cannot stop thinking about food? Dalina & Melissa take a dive into these "obsessions" and break down where they come from. Are you hungry? Are you stuck in black and white thinking? Listen to us break down what is really going on and how you can take a step back and learn from your cravings and needs. 

                              Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle.

                              23 min
                            • How do I get over feeling guilty when I eat "bad foods"?

                              In today's episode Melissa + Dalina take on their first BTDC podcast listener question: how do I get over feeling guilty when I eat bad foods?

                              In this episode, you will:

                              • hear a struggle from one of our listeners who called in to tell us: she hasn't been able to stop labeling foods "good" and "bad" -- even though she is trying to stop dieting and heal from her food guilt.
                              • Can you relate to this struggle? Then we have your back! Melissa + Dalina put on their coaching caps to explain:

                                • how to give yourself unconditional permission to eat food you want - not just when you're "skinny enough" to deserve it
                                • what food voices are - and how to listen for the Food Police
                                • what to do to quiet the food police so you can create a more peaceful relationship with food
                                • If you want your Intuitive Eating struggle featured in an upcoming episode - we want to hear from you! Follow @break.the.diet.pod on Instgram and click the link in bio to record your 60 second question. 

                                  For more support, follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle.

                                  25 min
                                • Will I gain weight forever and ever and ever?

                                  In this episode we tackle a question we constantly hear from followers on Instagram: "if I eat intuitively, will I gain weight forever and ever?" 

                                  We review:

                                  • what causes fear of weight gain
                                  • weight set point theory, and
                                  • how to safely explore your thoughts around weight gain so you can find food freedom for good!
                                  • Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle.

                                    25 min
                                  • How am I supposed to feel confident in THIS body?!

                                    Have you ever felt like you're ALL for body positivity for ~other women~, but can't really get there for yourself? We've got you covered here at Break the Diet Cycle Pod! In this episode Melissa and Dalina talk about:

                                    • the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence - and how you can have both at any size
                                    • why it's important to reach for body respect, which feels neutral, instead of body love
                                    • what to do to prevent, and quickly recover from, negative  body image days with resilience - so you don't run back to dieting and food guilt
                                    • We recommend checking out a few of our favorite instagram accounts that informed much of how we think about this topic. Follow and support @yrfatfriend and @bodyimagewithbri on Instagram. 

                                      Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle.

                                      24 min
                                    • But how do I deal with family judging the way I eat?

                                      Trying to be the first in your family to break the diet cycle can be HARD. Do you often struggle with family members making comments about your body and food choices? It's like in one breath they want you to eat all the food on your plate, but then make comments on your weight. This is super tough, especially if you are new to intuitive eating and just trying to figure it all out for yourself. 

                                      On this episode we discuss how to handle comments from your family and friends and how to be comfortable with setting boundaries. 

                                      Follow Dalina @your.latina. nutritionist and Melissa @no.more.guilt on Instagram to get their free guides and join tens of thousands of women, just like you, becoming the first in their families to break the diet cycle. 

                                      24 min

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                                    Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Melissa Landry of @no.more.guilt talks about what it's really like to learn intuitive eating so you can be the first in your family to stop dieting, accept your body,…