In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the power of letting go of control around food and why it’s the key to breaking free from cycles of restriction, bingeing, and feeling out of control. We’ll unpack how extreme control over what you eat can actually keep you stuck and how you can reprogram your brain to believe that food is always available—without panicking.

I’ll share my own journey with food freedom, including how I spent months restricting food for a bodybuilding competition and why I had to break free from that mindset to actually heal my relationship with food. You’ll also learn why the “messy middle” phase of feeling out of control is necessary for your growth and how to start building self-trust with your food choices.

Key Takeaways:

• The difference between permission and giving up on your goals when it comes to food.
• How extreme control over food can lead to an obsessive, binge-eating cycle.
• Why you have to let go of control to rewire your brain to eat healthily without obsessing over every calorie.
• What food freedom truly feels like—and how it’s not about perfection, but about trust and balance.
• How to move from restriction to a place of peace and neutrality with food.

Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Badass Revolution Coaching Program – If you’re ready to break free from food obsession and rebuild your relationship with food, we’re here to support you!

Connect with Us:

• Instagram: @makesumgains

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