Before Dieting... Episode 53

Why do we eat?

It sounds like a simple question, but the answer is rarely straightforward.

In this episode of Before Dieting, Bronwyn responds to a listener's question about the Eight Types of Eating. Rather than looking at eating as simply "good" or "bad," she introduces a different way of thinking: eating is purposeful.

This episode is an overview of the Eight Types of Eating, the framework that sits behind many of the stories explored throughout the podcast. You'll discover why eating isn't one behaviour with one cause, but many different behaviours serving different purposes.

Bronwyn introduces:

• Functional Eating
• Secondary Eating
• Dieting
• Restricted Eating
• Social Eating
• Comfort Eating
• Relief Eating
• Conscious Eating

Along the way, she explains why understanding why you're eating is far more useful than judging what you're eating.

If you've ever wondered why your eating can feel completely different from one situation to the next, this episode provides a practical map for understanding your own eating patterns.

Key Takeaways

• • Eating isn't one behaviour with one cause. Different types of eating serve different purposes, and recognising those differences is an important part of understanding repeated weight regain.
  • The purpose of eating matters more than the behaviour itself. The same food can serve very different functions depending on the situation, whether it's nourishment, comfort, social connection or emotional relief.
  • The goal isn't perfect eating. The goal is conscious eating, where you know what you're choosing, why you're choosing it, and no longer feel driven by your eating.

If this resonates, start with the Weight Ecosystem diagnostic.

https://www.weightingforhappiness.com.au/diagnostics/weight-ecosystem-diagnostic

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If this resonates, start with the Weight Ecosystem diagnostic or copy and paste the link below:

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