394: Why Calorie Restriction Is Not Working

Eat less. Move more. Count your calories. Or points. Or macros. Eat at much protein and fat as you want but avoid carbs and sugar. Eat anything you want as long as it fits your macros. Just follow this simple meal plan. Only eat within a 8 hour window. Stop eating after 7. How many of these have you tried to lose weight? How is it working for you? You might have heard someone argue that you shouldn't cut carloies, you should just avoid carbs instead. Or that instead of restricting calories, just focus on the TIME you eat. That weight loss has nothing to do with calories, just hormones. Someone else says that you should cut meat and all animal products. And that you NEED breakfast and that fasting will tank your hormones. And perhaps BOTH can be right for somebody, but the real question is... Why are you going to food when you're not hungry? Learning and focusing on nutrition is both necessary to lose weight AND a distraction from working through your emotional eating, all or nothing thinking, binge eating, perfectionism, people pleasing and feelings of unworthiness. You might not believe it, but you do deserve to feel good. Press play and let's chat! -Tanja  If this podcast helps you in anyway, I would love for you to help me spread the message by: 1. Leaving a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts, 2. Share this podcast with a friend 3. Take a screenshot of the podcast (or a pic of you listening to it!) and share it to social media. Tag me in it so I can celebrate you! LINKS: Schedule a 45 minute call to learn more about working together: www.tanjashaw.com/apply Free Quiz: Uncover Your weight Loss roadblocks: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/63113287ad02da00168262be  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanja_shaw/  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanjamshaw