175 — Stop Letting Diet Culture Sabotage Your Nervous System with Dr. Supatra Tovar

If you’ve ever dieted to lose weight, this episode is for you. We’ll discuss the risks of dieting, emotional eating, and cravings and how diet culture leads to unhealthy habits.
 
Dr. Supatra Tovar is a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and accredited fitness expert. She’s also the author of Deprogram Diet Culture.
 
Some of the things she talks about are:
 

• The problems with diet culture
• What your childhood likely taught you about food and weight
• How to eat mindfully
• The causes of emotional eating and what to do about them
• Sustainable eating habits that lead to lasting health and well-being
• How to build mental strength while fostering a healthier relationship with food and self-image

Key Takeaways:

• Debunking Diet Myths: Extreme calorie restriction diets are biologically counterproductive, setting individuals up for failure long-term.
• Mindful Eating Advocacy: Emphasizing mindfulness in eating not only aids in sustainable weight loss but also enhances overall mental strength and acceptance.
• Breaking Free from Diet Culture: Recognizing and deconstructing societal biases and unhealthy messages about food and body image are crucial steps to more genuine health.
• Tiny Habit Formation: Implementing small, manageable changes rather than extensive overhauls can create lasting behavior modifications.
• Synchronizing with Your Body: Learning to honor hunger and savor food promotes a natural balance necessary for maintaining healthful weight and energy.