Lulu Cook is an expert in eating disorders and food addiction. She is a coach and dietitian. Lulu helps her clients feel good about their emotional and physical health. Food addiction can show up in many ways and it can be a big struggle to stop binge eating. Lulu provides information on why people typically develop eating disorders, how to best recover/manage their relationship with food, and so much more on today’s episode! 

TAKEAWAYS:

[3:25] Lulu shares her food addiction journey and story. 

[6:10] What is the difference between an eating disorder and food addiction? 

[14:00] Do people with eating disorders also typically have body dystopia?  

[18:00] Why do people typically develop eating disorders? 

[24:20] People need to eat food. How does Lulu help manage her client’s addictions? 

[29:25] Food addiction can destroy people’s lives. Lulu shares some examples. 

[31:05] How do weight and food fit together? If someone is big-boned or a little heavy, how do they recognize they might just like to eat vs. have an addiction? 

[33:05] Food touches everything in our lives. Our relationships, faith, environment, and health. 

[38:20] Lulu works with clients all over the world, so location is no obstacle if you’re interested in getting some help! 

RESOURCES: 

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Sex and Relationship Healing

@RobWeissMSW

Sex Addiction 101 

Seeking Integrity

Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men 

Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency

Connect with Lulu: Lulucook.com & Email: [email protected]

QUOTES:

• “Food is medicine and the impact of food on my mood was so profound.”