The Ditch the Diet Podcast

Welcome to this Bonus Series - #NoDietDecember with Rachael at Ditch the Diet!

Listen as Rachael discusses the effects of dieting at this time of year and how by clearing your newsfeeds of detrimental diet advice and guilt-inducing sponsored posts, you can change your mindset towards food and diet at this time of year! Come back for a new instalment every weekday in December.

In today's episode, Rachael talks about her past experience with food restriction, binge eating and struggling with body image and her weight.

In 2012, Rachael embarked upon a '30 Day Lean and Mean' Challenge which completely changed her relationship with food forever. This saw the start of a restrict/binge cycle that lasted many years.

Listen and relate as Rachael has been where you are!

Join the waiting list for the Ditch the Diet Academy 5 Day Intro course - https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Find out more about Ditch the Diet: https://ditchthedietacademy.com

In this final instalment of our Macronutrients Series, Rachael and Dietitian Kerri Major discuss everything that you need to know about fat. Learn its different types and why we need it in our body. Listen as they clear some common misconceptions about fat and why you shouldn't be afraid of it.

The Truth About Protein: (Link here)

The Truth About Carbs: (Link here)

For more info on Kerri:

Instagram: @the_dietitian_kitchen

Facebook: facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen

The Dietitian Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/Dietitian-Kitchen-Nutrition-Fitness-Healthy/dp/1782551840

In this week's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael speaks with Children's Dietitian Lucy Upton about healthy eating for the whole family.

Listen as they discuss:

• The difficulties parents face when it comes to healthy eating as a family
• The challenges faced by parents if their children become fussy eaters
• Tips and tricks to tackle fussy eating (and how NOT to feel guilty about it!)
• How to stop worrying if your child is getting the nutrients they need if they are fussy eaters
• How to introduce new foods to your child
• Simple tips to get healthy as a family

You can find out more about Lucy on her Instagram page here: https://instagram.com/childrensdietitian

Kerri Major returns in this episode to talk about Carbohydrates. Kerri is a dietitian who currently works with the NHS and is also a qualified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. Learn what carbohydrates are, why we need them, and the benefits they can provide. Also, Kerri answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding carbohydrates and weight loss.

The Truth About Protein Episode: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

For more info on Kerri:

Instagram: @the_dietitian_kitchen

Facebook: facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen

In today's episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast, Rachael interviews Registered Nutritionist and Anna Cummings who is Digital Coaching and Nutrition Development Manager at Liva Healthcare UK on the matter of calories.

Listen as Rachael and Anna discuss the topic of a 'calorie deficit' and how listening to online coaches and social media who tell you 'it's all about a calorie deficit' could be damaging your relationship with food.

Anna discusses other factors that are important when considering a health or weight loss goal, including:

• Peer support
• Knowledge
• Sleep
• Time pressures and prioritising
• The pecking order of life
• Socialising and your social life
• The environment we live in
• Food marketing
• and much, much more.

So it is really just about a calorie deficit? Find out when you listen to this episode of The Ditch the Diet Podcast!

Find out more about Anna on Instagram: Click here

Find out more about Liva Healthcare: Click here

Listen to more episodes about how the environment might affect your weight loss and health goals:

Environmentally Friendly Weight Loss?

In today's bonus episode, Rachael speaks with Ditch the Diet Academy Member Sarah about her journey so far. Sarah has been a member of Ditch the Diet for just over 4 weeks now and talks about the highs and lows of ditching the diet!

Join the next Introduction to Ditch the Diet course now, starting on Monday 4th November 2019: https://ditchthedietacademy.com/5days

Join Rachael with Registered Dietitian Kerri Major as they discuss the truth about protein. In particular:

What is protein and why do we need it?

Which foods contain protein?

Vegan and vegetarian sources of protein.

Is it true that I should be trying to eat more protein to lose weight?

Should we be drinking protein shakes after we exercise?

Do you need protein shakes to lose weight?

Find out more about Kerri and her work:

https://www.facebook.com/thedietitiankitchen/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_dietitian_kitchen

Find out about vegetarian and vegan diets and how to stay healthy:

http://walkthetalk.libsyn.com/is-veganism-making-us-sick-the-truth-behind-the-headlines

Join Rachael for an 'Inspiring Stories' episode as she speaks to Gemma Lupton, a Junior Psychologist, qualified personal trainer, and volunteer suicide prevention crisis counsellor.

Listen to Gemma's inspiring story on how she went through a dark period in her life and used that personal experience in helping other people who may have been going through something similar. She also shares her experience in climbing Mt Kilimanjaro as a fundraising challenge for the charity Mind.

Charities mentioned in this episode:

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk

Shout: https://www.giveusashout.org/

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

If you want to know more about intuitive eating, then this is the episode for you!

In this week's episode, Rachael is joined by Sophie Bertrand, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the AFN, and owner and founder of Sophie's Healthy Kitchen.

Listen as they talk about what intuitive eating is, how it is achieved, and learning to listen to your body's natural signals.

Find out more about Sophie here: Website: https://sophieshealthykitchen.com/ Instagram: @sophieshealthykitchen