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Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

FromWell Beyond 40


Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

FromWell Beyond 40

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In today’s podcast, Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson joins JJ to share her personal journey with food and drug addiction and how she turned her life around. Dr. Thompson explains why it’s so hard to resist overeating, how to know if you’re susceptible to addiction, and key strategies based on science and psychology to achieve freedom from food addiction and permanent weight loss. Listen to find out if your brain is blocking you from losing weight and how you can live happy, thin, and free for good!   Key Takeaways: [:10] Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson’s career briefing [2:44] How did Dr. Thompson become an expert in the psychology of eating? [4:15] Dr. Thompson was surprised to learn that food was harder to kick than drugs. [5:45] With food addiction, you can still be somewhat functional. [6:50] There’s a common myth about obesity and weight loss. [8:30] Research shows addiction is not in the substance.   [9:45] How would someone know if they’re susceptible to addiction? [12:21] Dr. Thompson’s Bright Line Eating program works with people who are higher on the susceptibility scale and need a different kind of approach to overcome food addiction. [14:01] What is the willpower gap? [16:12] You need to get your food right to achieve a healthy weight. [17:30] If you want to get your food right, it’s not about learning what to eat -- the issue is implementation over the long term. [20:44] What’s the connection between self-worth and food? [22:20] The sugary, processed foods we're eating drive powerful cravings and insatiable eating. [25:09] You have to get your food straight first and then your self-worth fills up on its own. [26:12] Get Dr. Thompson’s free report on three huge mistakes you make in weight loss and what you can do about them. [28:17] Fact: the true cause of weight gain is not calories, it’s food intolerance. [29:05] Listener’s question: I’m perfect throughout the day, but at night, I find myself in bed eating ice-cream. What do I do? [29:54] Use a food journal and don’t bring the enemy into the house.   Mentioned in this episode: JJVirgin.com/drsusan Bright Line Eating JJVirgin.com JJVirgin.com/books JJ Virgin at Facebook JJ Virgin at Instagram
Released:
Jan 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life. JJ hosts her popular podcast, relaunched as Ask the Health Expert in June 2020, with over 5.5 million downloads and counting. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. Visit www.jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.