Ep 101 Can You Really Be Addicted to Food? | Marci Evans, CEDRD-S LDN
Do you feel like all of your struggles with food lead you to believing that you must have a food addiction? I get it. For years I felt the same! I felt like I must be addicted to food because who else would eat copious amounts of food to the point of feeling physically horrible (and sometimes with foods that I wasn’t even enjoying!!) And with all the fear mongering media about how sugar is addictive, it's easy for binge eaters to believe they are food addicts. But… are you?? In today’s episode we dive into the concept of food addiction and dispelling myths around this topic. Registered Dietitian, Marci Evans, an expert in the field of eating disorders and body image healing, who has extensively reviewed the research on food addiction, walks us through that research and what is the real underlying factor that makes so many feel out of control with food – and what you can do to stop feeling this way and heal your relationship with food, effectively! In this episode we cover: Why so many people who binge eat so easily believe that they are addicted to food The difference between feeling addicted and being addicted The neuroscience of addiction (and does food fit that criteria) How to stop feeling addicted to food if you binge eat As always, once you give it a listen, I’d love to hear your takeaways and feedback! And if you found this episode helpful, I’d so appreciate your support of this podcast by leaving a review. Rachel’s Resources: Follow Rachel on Instagram (please hyperlink it to Stop feeling out of control with food using the FREE eguide: 3 Steps to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food Are you a Food Freedom Professional seeking to boost her counseling skills & coach clients with confidence using the Intuitive Eating approach? Get immediate access to the FREE video training, 3 Steps to Boost Your Coaching Confidence. Want to share your thoughts or feedback on this episode? Contact Rachel at rachel@rachelgoodnutrition.com Marci’s Resources: You can find Marci at: Marci RD Nutrition