049: What the Dieting Industry Gets Wrong About Weight Loss with TMN Coach Courtney McMahan | Debrief on The Way Down Documentary

Keto. Intermittent Fasting. Paleo. Juice Fasts. They all claim to be the best for weight loss, but is this true? There is an overwhelming amount of information out there trying to convince you to lose weight. While there are a myriad of ways to lose weight, losing weight too quickly or in super restrictive ways won’t work in the long term. In this episode, Illa and TMN Coach Courtney discuss a number of things that the dieting industry gets wrong about long term weight loss. They also discuss a recent Variety article about disordered eating tied to Gwen Shamblin Lara of the Weigh Down Workshop, where Shamblin Lara equated weight gain with sin in her Christian-based Remnant Fellowship. Check out our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program! If you’re serious about reaching your weight loss goals this year in a sustainable way, book your discovery call today! - https://themillennialnutritionist.com/contact Links mentioned: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-way-down-pastor-elizabeth-hannah-hbo-max-1235348062/ 3 ways the diet industry gets weight loss incorrect include: Claiming there is one way to lose weight. When people preach that there is just one way, they are often trying to sell you something. Different methods work for different people, the key is finding a way that will work for you in the long term. Losing a large amount of weight quickly may seem like a win but it's actually a loss. When you severely restrict your calories, you lose weight quickly but your body becomes malnourished. This puts your body at a higher risk of developing diseases since you don’t have the nutrition to protect yourself. Don’t take things to the extreme. More is not always the answer. A little protein is good, but don’t go overboard and eat a ton of protein. Walking 10,000 steps a day is good, but don’t go overboard and do 30,000 steps. Incorporate habits that are sustainable in the long term. Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services. Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/