Welcome to The Diet Diaries, a podcast where we have candid, heart felt conversations that will help you figure out what, why and how to eat so you can feel amazing in your body. Because its time to break the all or nothing mindset of yo-yo dieting, food obsession & feeling ruled by the scale. I’m your host, body image and nutrition coach Jordana Edelstein. I’m so happy you’re here.
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Episode 192: How to change the way you feel about your body
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Hi friends! Today’s topic was inspired by a conversation with a client who’s been struggling with body image. She’s been setting the intention to feel neutral about her body each day, but those intrusive thoughts keep showing up. And that got me thinking—how often do we try to control how we feel and the get frustrated when that doesn’t work? Here’…
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Episode 191: My number one tip to stop feeling hungry between meals
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This week, I’m keeping it real and sharing a bit about the challenges of showing up, even on those days when everything feels overwhelming. We all have those moments when life gets heavy, and it’s hard to stay on track with our goals. So, I’m here to let you know—you’re not alone in that struggle. In episode 191 of The Diet Diaries, I’m focusing on…
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Episode 190: What's the deal with intermittent fasting?
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In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's been surprisingly absent from the podcast until now: intermittent fasting. A friend on IG reached out and requested this episode and I'm excited to get into it. I start by defining what intermittent fasting really is and discuss the various ways people approach it, like the popular 16:8 method. I co…
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Episode 189: My top 7 takeaways after one year of consistent strength training
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Hi friends! I lost track of how many episodes I’ve done, but we’re closing in on 200, and that’s what really counts! Today, I'm sharing my thoughts on my year-long journey of consistent strength training. What worked, what didn’t how I got here. What I’m talking about in today’s episode: How to make working out feel as routine as brushing your teet…
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Episode 188: My #1 tip for sticking with your workout plan
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Have you ever wondered why sometimes you snack on chips and still feel hungry? Or why you struggle to exercise even though you know it’s good for you? Today I’m talking about why and how to change that with one of my all time favorite skills. What you’ll hear in today’s episode: My lightbulb moment during a workout that inspired this episode. Why u…
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Episode 187: The simplest way to lose fat
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Hey friends, this week I'm diving into one of my all time favorite topics to talk about: why eating snacks is keeping you from losing weight. Here are some of the questions I’ll answer in today’s discussion: Do you really need to eat every 2-3 hours, or is that just a myth? Why might constant snacking be the unexpected cause of weight gain? How can…
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Episode 186: My current relationship with food, my body and how I look
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It’s my 44th birthday! And I’ve got a cold. But it meant a lot to record an episode on my birthday sharing where I’m at in terms of my relationship with food, my body and how I look, so here I am. I’m getting candid about birthdays, body image, and the constant fight to stay true to ourselves in a world that's always trying to tell us we are a prob…
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Episode 185: Plus size body pride with Lauren Chan
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I am thrilled to share today’s episode with you featuring plus size model, former fashion editor and plus size clothing designer Lauren Chan. Lauren was recently featured on the pages of the 60th anniversary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and she’s here talking today about her experience shooting for the magazine, the changes in plus size modeli…
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Episode 184: What, why and how to eat on vacation
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Hey everyone! In this episode, we're diving into the skill of eating on vacation without falling into the "fuck it" mindset. You’ve heard me say it before and I’m saying it again today: if vacation is all about your chance to eat what you want, then the way you’re eating at home isn’t working for you. So today I’ll share simple tips on how to enjoy…
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Episode 183: Why you aren't getting the results you want
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Hey friends! Welcome to episode 183 of The Diet Diaries. Today’s topic is one that hits home for many of us: what to do when you're frustrated with not making progress on your goals. Whether it's weight loss, getting stronger, or improving your relationship with food, we usually throw up our hands, say it’s not working and give up entirely or jump …
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Episode 182: Why losing weight isn't the same as losing fat
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Today, we’re diving into a super important topic that comes up all the time with clients and friends alike: the difference between losing weight and losing fat. This is something that might seem straightforward but is actually a bit more complex than it appears. Here’s what I’m talking about today: What does the number on the scale really represent…
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Episode 181: How do I know which diet is right for me?
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Hey friends! In today’s episode, I'm tackling a question we've all faced at some point: who should we really listen to when it comes to nutrition, wellness, and exercise advice? With so much conflicting information out there, it can be super overwhelming to figure out what's right for you. Let’s break it down: Information Overload: Ever feel bombar…
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Episode 180: How to change the thoughts you have about food and your body
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Today, I'm diving into a big topic that's been coming up with many of my clients: recognizing and responding to our automatic, reflexive thoughts about food and body image. These thoughts are deeply ingrained and often feel uncontrollable, and while we can't stop them from happening we can learn to respond to them. Listen in for exactly how to do t…
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Episode 179: How to stop hating yourself in photos
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In this episode 179 of The Diet Diaries I explore our complex relationship with photos and negative body image as I dive into the emotional and psychological impacts of seeing ourselves in pictures. Why do hate how we look in photos? How can we see ourselves more kindly and objectively? You'll discover why diets aren't the solution and learn practi…
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Episode 178: What I learned from working with a stylist
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Welcome back to episode 178 of The Diet Diaries, where I’m sharing an intriguing and unexpected aspect of self-care and body image—working with a stylist. What I learned through this process is that a stylist is essentially a wardrobe coach. Because getting dressed is a skill—choosing clothes, putting together outfits, identifying your personal sty…
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Episode 177: Are you causing someone else's body image issues?
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Thanks for listening to episode 177 of The Diet Diaries. Today’s conversation is really close to my heart, especially as we lead up to the launch of Soft Body Summer in 2 weeks!! I’m talking about something that’s been on my mind a lot: how we talk about other people’s bodies. And whether we are inadvertently causing other people's body image issue…
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Episode 176: There is no such thing as a summer body
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Hey everyone! Thanks for listening to episode 176 of The Diet Diaries. Today’s episode is an "I see you, I hear you, and we're in this together" kind of episode that came out of an accidental trip into the Instagram black hole of summer body transformations, before and after photos and flat ab recipes. It’s infuriating to see so much emphasis on on…
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Episode 175: Are your workouts too hard, too easy or just right?
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This episode is long overdue! Today I’m talking about the transformative changes I've made to my workout routine since last August, and the insights I've gained from adjusting how I exercise as I approach my mid-forties and navigate perimenopause. At its core, this is about understanding how our bodies adapt and respond to different types of moveme…
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Episode 174: Fashion as wellness with Liza Lieberman
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I am thrilled for today’s episode which has been in the works for almost 4 months! I’m talking with fashion stylist Liza Lieberman. I’ve been following her on IG for several years and have learned so much from her—she has truly helped reshape the way I think about getting dressed which has had an incredible impact on my body confidence. Liza believ…
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Episode 173: If your diet worked, why do you have to keep going back to it?
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We often talk about things "working" for us, especially in the realm of diets. But if we have to go back to them over and over, did they really work? This episode is a bit of a thought experiment on what it truly means for something to work, especially when it comes to dieting and weight loss. I ponder the concept of 'working' not as a short-term f…
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Episode 172: Can we stop using this word to talk about clothes?
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Hello friends! Episode 172 of The Diet Diaries covers yet another topic around body confidence: what does the word “flattering” really mean? I’ve been giving this a lot of thought over recent months after a convo with a friend and why it's so tied to making us look thinner or hiding certain parts of our bodies. It's sparked some thoughts on how we …
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Episode 171: Redefining what it means to be "in shape" with Helene Jafine
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Welcome back to episode 171 of The Diet Diaries. Today, I'm thrilled to bring you a conversation that's a little different but incredibly close to my heart. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Helene Jafine, a partner and coach at Girls Just Wanna Box, a boxing gym in Toronto, Canada. This episode is candid, vulnerable and emotional as both…
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Episode 170: Is there something wrong with what you look like?
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Friends. Today is an EPISODE. I’m talking about the reasons why women choose to modify their appearance—whether its makeup, plastic surgery, hair coloring and anything in between. I’m talking about the role of social media influencers on those reasons. I’m talking about how you can get honest with yourself about why you’re doing what you’re doing w…
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Why gaining weight can be a good thing
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Episode 169 of The Diet Diaries talks about something we don’t often want to talk about: gaining weight. Can gaining weight be good? Why would we need or want to gain weight? Is there such a thing as good or bad weight gain? We are so brainwashed that weight gain is bad under any circumstances—and as always, that extreme, all or nothing thinking ov…
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The top 3 skills to stop mindless overeating
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Episode 168 of The Diet Diaries is part 3 in an unplanned three part series that has the power to really transform what, why and how you eat. I highly recommend listening to episodes 166 and 167 first, but you can definitely just dive right into this one and get started on the three key skills I share thats can help you lose weight without a diet. …
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A simple skill to lose weight without a diet
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Today’s episode is a follow up from last week’s where we talked about the concept of “fattening” foods and what that actually means. In episode 167 I’m getting into how the idea of calorie density and nutrient density connects back to fat loss. We’ll revisit the grid concept from last week and talk about how to use that as a tool to figure out what…
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How to stop feeling guilty around food
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I remember growing up hearing the language “oh that food is so fattening.” It made it sound like eating that food would make you fat, which was, of course, the worst thing that could possibly happen (please hear the sarcasm). What people really meant is that the food had a high calorie density. What does that mean? That’s exactly what I’m talking a…
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The top 5 reasons to exercise that have nothing to do with calories, weight loss or food
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In today’s episode of The Diet Diaries I’m sharing the to 5 reasons to workout that have nothing to with burning calories, losing weight or earning food. Here’s a quick peek into today’s conversation: * Why I swear by strength training, and it’s not just for the physical benefits. There’s a much bigger picture we need to be aware of. * How a tough …
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Discovering food as a form of self love with Devin Nunez
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Today’s episode of The Diet Diaries is a very special conversation with a former client, Devin Nunez. Two years post nutrition coaching, Devin shares her profound journey through cancer, weight management, and the life long pursuit of self-care. This episode is not just about food; it's about transformation, self-advocacy, and finding joy in the si…
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In today's episode, I’m delving into a topic that stirs up a lot of conversation and curiosity: our relationship with sugar. Is sugar addiction a real thing? If it is, how do you know you’re addicted? And if it’s not, why do we all struggle with it so much? Here's a sneak peek at what we'll be exploring: How does sugar impact our brain chemistry? I…
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How do you know if you're actually happy?
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I’ve been thinking a lot about the phrase we use all of the time to explain why we want to lose weight, look different, get Botox, buy a new sweater. “If it makes you happy” If losing weight makes you happy, do it. If getting a tummy tuck makes you happy, do it. If getting that new bag makes you happy, do it. But what’s really happening here? Are t…
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How long do you need to work with a coach for to get results?
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Hello friends. Today I’m talking about Eat with Ease, my 6 month semi private group coaching program that starts February 12. Yes I’m talking all about what we’ll cover and what you’ll get. But more importantly I’m talking about why I created this. How it will change your life. Why it’s 6 months. There’s a lot of good stuff packed into this episode…
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The most misused skill for weight loss
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Today we’re talking about the what is, in my opinion, the most misused and misunderstood skill when it comes to weight loss. Food tracking. Because when you think tracking, you think calories or macros or points. We’ve all been there and done that and ended up back at square one every time. Why is that? Is all tracking bad? Is calorie tracking ever…
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Hello and happy 2024! Kicking off the month and the year with another shortie episode. I start off by talking through my number one tip for sticking with your resolution/goal/intention (which applies to any time of year, not just January). And then I share what you can look forward to from me this year. I am already feeling so grounded by my word o…
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The 2 most effective skills to deal with cravings
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Happy end of 2023! Today is the last Diet Diaries episode of the year. Whether this is your first, 5th or 158 time listening (if you have listened to every episode PLEASE reach out because you are my hero!!!), thank you for giving me your time, energy and attention. Which I would argue are our most valuable resources. To cap off the year I’m talkin…
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My number one tip for holiday eating
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Today’s episode is a shortie but a goodie. 10 minutes all about my number one tip for holiday eating. And the cool thing is it isn’t even just for the holidays—you can use this tip anytime of year for any big dinner out, party or event. If you’re listening to The Diet Diaries then you’re likely someone who at some point has suffered from disordered…
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What to do when you don't want to do what you need to do
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Episode 156 is a shortie but a goodie. I really didn’t want to record today’s episode. I wasn’t in the mood and just did not feel like it. AND. I did it anyway. And I realized that I needed to talk about how and why I did it because this is at the core of why change is so hard. We very often just don’t feel like doing what we need to do—the things …
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Fat loss, better body image and self trust: How to have it all with Carissa Ambis
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In today’s episode I have an extremely powerful and moving conversation with a former client (and now friend) Carissa Ambis. Carissa shares her entire journey from being made fun of for being a “chubby” kid to gaining and losing 50-60 pounds multiple times through extreme dieting and exercise to investing the time and energy on herself to finally f…
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Today’s episode is one of the most personal and vulnerable I’ve ever shared. And it’s not about my negative body image or disordered eating--it's about my relationship to social media. I’ve been sitting on this for a very long time and a big moment last weekend that was a turning point for me made me realize that it was time to take action. The tru…
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Stop planning a January juice cleanse
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The holidays are here again. Time is the craziest thing, isn’t it? So many of us head into the next 6-7 weeks stressed about all of the parties, holiday dinners, family gatherings, school events. Thinking about what to wear for everything brings up a lot of body image issues and makes you question your body confidence. We’re worried about getting o…
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The major change I made to my diet this summer
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In episode 152 of The Diet Diaries I’m sharing something personal that I have not yet spoken about anywhere. And that is why I went gluten free for 2.5 months this summer. I’m so glad I waited to talk about this because I had a lot of insights that came out even as I was recording this for you—it is truly a reflection of my lived experience and how…
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The science of change (a.k.a. why quick fixes never work)
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Today’s episode of The Diet Diaries is a follow up to last week and talks all about how change actually happens in our brains and bodies including how we lose fat and develop more body confidence. Understanding the science of how humans adapt is essential to making changes to our habits and behaviors around eating, exercise and self care. The hard …
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How to eat anything you want stress free and never say “I can’t have that in the house” again
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Today is episode 150 of The Diet Diaries. Seems like an important milestone but I honestly didn’t realize it until I was recording! One of the MOST common fears I hear from people around food is the “I can’t have that in the house” story. So with Halloween and the holidays coming up, we needed an episode to address how to stop feeling controlled by…
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The road from severe disordered eating to self trust around food with Alyssa Hoat
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Today’s episode of The Diet Diaries is an extra special one. I’m talking with a former client, Alyssa Hoat, who shares her story of recovering from severe disordered eating and self destructive negative body image. I am incredibly grateful for Alyssa’s candor and vulnerability throughout our conversation, because it will help every single person li…
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This is why you have body image issues
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If you get my weekly newsletter then you know that Ben and I have been watching Friends together since the spring. I knew he’d love the physical comedy, Joey’s silliness and the New York backdrop. What I forgot about was the intense body shaming, “fat” Monica and how the show idealized small, thin bodies at the expense of bigger bodies. I watched F…
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Why calling everything "the best" isn't the best
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Episode 147 of The Diet Diaries is a little bit of a rant episode, but very much connected to what we talk about here around negative body image and body confidence. I’ve gotten really frustrated lately with how everyone uses the word “best.” Everything is the best! Every dinner out, every weekend, every party, every friend, every event. It’s all T…
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Can you lose weight without counting calories?
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Project Plate Plan opens up for registration tomorrow (but the link is open for podcast listeners below!) so today I’m talking about what it is, why I created it and what you can expect if you’re thinking about joining us. Project Plate Plan is a 10 day self guided course to learn the four core skills you need to lose fat without counting calories,…
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They key to behavior change around eating, negative body image and fat loss
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What if the key to your healthiest, happiest self was not in the latest diet trend, but in connecting with your future self? And here’s the amazing thing—I have seen client after client discover this concept on their own as they work through their obstacles around negative body image, body confidence and disordered eating. Why is that? The answer i…
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Are "healthified" foods actually healthier for you?
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On episode 144 of The Diet Diaries I'm talking about the long time trend of "healthifying" foods. You know, taking “junk” food and “bad” food and making it healthy. Trying to make everything high protein. AKA zoodles, cauliflower pizza, black bean brownies, paleo granola, protein pancakes, cookies made with coconut sugar. Are these foods actually h…
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End of summer update and what's coming next
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Today marks the unofficial end of summer here in the US, so I thought a short and sweet episode with some updates around what’s coming up would be a nice easy listen. For a lot of folks the transition into fall has a feeling of newness around it. The shift back into a routine and a more regular schedule can feel like a good time to make some change…
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