Summary

In this conversation, Coach MJ shares her journey from struggling with weight loss to becoming a life coach specializing in helping women overcome overeating and build healthier relationships with food. The discussion covers the definitions of overeating, the distinction between physical and emotional hunger, and practical strategies for developing trust in one’s hunger cues. MJ emphasizes the importance of understanding that food is neither good nor bad and encourages women to practice mindful eating and self-compassion. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the nuances of eating habits, particularly focusing on the distinction between restrictive eating and normal eating. They explore the psychological aspects of overeating, the emotional connections to food, and the importance of memories associated with certain foods. Strategies to prevent overeating are discussed, emphasizing the normalization of occasional overeating and the need to break the cycle of restriction and binge eating. The conversation highlights the significance of food as nourishment and as a means to connect with cherished memories.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Personal Journey

02:56 Understanding Overeating: Definitions and Triggers

06:03 Distinguishing Between Physical and Emotional Hunger

08:54 Building Trust with Hunger Cues

12:00 Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food

14:56 Navigating Restrictive Eating and Overeating

16:39 Understanding Restrictive Eating vs. Normal Eating

18:24 The Cycle of Overeating and Restriction

20:20 The Emotional Connection to Food

22:08 Nourishing Memories and Experiences

25:02 Strategies to Prevent Overeating

27:00 Normalizing Overeating and Breaking the Cycle

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