Do You Have a Food Addiction? Understanding the Yale Food Addiction Scale | Episode 203

In episode 203 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore the Yale Food Addiction Scale, a scientific tool developed by researchers to assess addictive eating behaviors. Learn about the criteria used to determine if your relationship with food mirrors substance addiction, especially regarding sugar and flour. Discover why certain foods are more addicting and how this understanding can transform your approach to overcoming overeating. With practical advice on taking the quiz, self-assessment, and a 90-day reset, this episode offers hope, science, and strategies to reclaim control over your eating habits.

00:00 Introduction: Are You Addicted to Food?

00:28 Welcome to the Healthy Real Food Podcast

02:07 Understanding the Yale Food Addiction Scale

03:32 The Science Behind Food Addiction

05:17 Why Abstinence Might Be the Answer

06:00 Steps to Identify and Combat Food Addiction

07:05 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Behind the Scenes of My Health Journey: Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss

In Episode 202 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, I share my personal health journey, highlighting the challenges and successes I've experienced in weight maintenance. From struggling with binge eating disorder and losing 125 pounds in a year by adopting a sugar and flour-free lifestyle, to shifting my career to a full-time weight loss and mindset coach, this episode offers a transparent look into my ongoing transformation. I discuss the lessons learned, the mistakes made, and new tools like hormone replacement therapy and GLP-1 medications that have aided my journey. This vulnerable and insightful episode aims to empower and inspire you, offering practical guidance for your own health journey.

00:00 Introduction: My Health Journey Unveiled

02:00 The Transformation: From Rock Bottom to Freedom

03:43 Navigating Maintenance: Lessons Learned

06:17 The Science Behind Weight Regain

08:29 Struggles and Strategies: Overcoming Binge Eating

13:11 Exploring New Tools: Medications and Menopause

16:01 The Role of GLP-1 Medications

22:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Is Flour Addictive? Understanding the Science and Breaking Free | Episode 201

In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore whether flour can be as addictive and problematic as sugar. Host and health coach discusses how flour, especially when combined with fat and salt, affects blood sugar, hormones, and brain chemistry leading to cravings and overeating. The episode delves into the neuroscience of food addiction, the role of ultra-processed foods, and offers actionable steps for breaking free from food addiction cycles. Key insights include the impact of high glycemic foods, dopamine reward systems, and the importance of mindset and awareness. Listeners are encouraged to undertake a two-week experiment to see if removing flour from their diet brings peace and stability.

00:00 Introduction: Is Flour Addictive?

00:23 Understanding Flour Addiction

02:17 The Science Behind Flour and Processed Foods

05:30 Recognizing Food Addiction

08:06 Steps to Overcome Flour Addiction

11:32 Practical Tips and Final Thoughts

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Consistency Beats Intensity: The Secret to Sustainable Weight Loss | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep 200

Have you ever tried crash diets or extreme workouts only to burn out? You’re not alone. In this milestone 200th episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we uncover the powerful truth that consistency beats intensity for lasting change, sustainable fat loss, and freedom from food obsession. Learn how to build consistent habits, master your mindset, develop a winning strategy, and execute your plan effectively. Discover the keys to transforming your life and achieving your goal body by embracing patience, creating new habits, and staying accountable. Join me as I share my personal journey and coaching philosophy that has helped so many women find success. Subscribe, rate, and share this episode to inspire others on their journey to a healthier life.

00:00 Introduction: The Temptation of Quick Fixes

00:41 Celebrating 200 Episodes: The Power of Consistency

02:11 The Core Philosophy: Consistency Beats Intensity

03:47 Mastering Mindset, Strategy, and Execution

06:45 The Importance of Systems, Planning, and Accountability

08:21 Sustainable Fat Loss: A Conservative Approach

10:23 The Journey to Transformation: Real Stories and Encouragement

12:11 Conclusion: Take Action and Stay Consistent

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How to Measure Your Waist to Hip Ratio at Home for Better Health

Learn how to easily measure your waist to hip ratio at home to assess central obesity and overall health. This simple method involves measuring your waist at its narrowest point and your hips at their widest point, then dividing the waist measurement by the hip measurement. The video explains the healthy ranges for women and how this measurement is more accurate than body weight alone, providing a clearer picture of your health and helping to differentiate between fat gain and water weight.

00:00 Introduction to Waist-to-Hip Ratio

00:14 How to Measure Your Waist and Hips

00:22 Interpreting Your Measurements

00:38 Combining Weight and Waist-to-Hip Ratio

00:52 Understanding Weight Fluctuations

01:09 Calming Your Mind with Accurate Indicators

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Meet Your New Weight Loss Ally: The Ultimate Healthy Real Food AI Assistant

In episode 198, we introduce the groundbreaking Healthy Real Food AI Assistant, designed to help you stick to a sugar and flour-free lifestyle effortlessly. Discover how this custom-built chatbot, tailored with resources and tools from our coaching program, can offer real-time meal planning, mindset support, and much more. Whether you're struggling with meal prep, facing food cravings, or needing a quick mindset reset, this 24/7 virtual coach has got you covered. Join us as we delve into its unique features and see why it's set to become your new favorite weight loss tool. Sign up for our masterclass to learn more about our success framework and how you can achieve lasting weight loss without calorie counting or fad diets.

00:00 Introduction to Your Pocket-Sized Coach

01:15 Unveiling the Healthy Real Food AI Assistant

04:21 How the AI Assistant Works

05:34 Meal Planning Made Easy

11:00 Mindset Support and Troubleshooting

13:13 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Overcoming Food Addiction with a Sugar & Flour-Free Lifestyle | Deb Babcock's Journey

In this week's episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin Hart shares a previous interview with her dear friend and mentor, Deb Babcock, about living a sugar and flour-free lifestyle. Despite being under the weather, Erin is determined to be consistent with her weekly episodes and offers valuable insights from Deb's journey. Deb, a retired physician assistant and health coach with a deep understanding of leptin resistance and dopamine's role in food addiction, shares her struggles, successes, and the importance of self-love and divine surrender. She also provides practical tips on meal planning, establishing routines, and addressing emotional eating. Deb's inspiring story demonstrates the power of persistence, faith, and community support to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Update

01:58 Introducing Deb Babcock

04:51 Deb's Journey to a Sugar and Flour Free Lifestyle

07:28 The Science Behind the Lifestyle

10:11 Deb's Personal Struggles and Triumphs

14:23 Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Support

27:20 Maintaining Success and Daily Life

29:26 Life-Changing Non-Scale Victories

30:30 Surprising Health Benefits

32:02 Overcoming Emotional Eating

34:16 Managing Cravings and Urges

37:56 Finding Peace with Food

39:19 Advice for Beginners

46:06 Meal Planning Tips

50:10 Self-Compassion and Faith

53:24 Daily Routines for Success

55:24 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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GLP-1 Medications & Weight Loss: Everything You Need to Know

Curious about the buzz surrounding weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy? In this episode (#197) of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we dive into the science-backed facts and expert insights on GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide. Discover how these medications work, their benefits, risks, and the essential lifestyle changes needed to make them effective. Perfect for anyone considering these medications or looking for honest, evidence-based information on sustainable weight loss. Join us for a comprehensive discussion tailored to empower your health journey!

00:00 Introduction to Weight Loss Medications

01:45 Understanding GLP-1 Medications

03:20 Science and History of GLP-1 Medications

06:14 Benefits and Risks of GLP-1 Medications

08:55 Proper Use and Misuse of GLP-1 Medications

11:03 Maintaining Muscle and Metabolism

20:21 Myths and Misconceptions

22:46 Side Effects and Costs

28:04 Personal Experiences and Final Thoughts

37:18 Summary and Conclusion

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