56: Breaking Free from Restrictive Diets: My Journey to Food Freedom and Balanced Hormones

Text or Voicemail me a Question or Episode Topic RequestIn this heartfelt episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s shaped not only my personal health journey but also my philosophy as a Functional Medicine Nurse and Board Certified Nurse Coach: breaking free from restrictive dieting.Join me as I share my personal experiences growing up during the "Special K Diet" era, my struggles with calorie counting, and how these past experiences led me to reject restrictive dieting for good. I open up about how my grandfather’s battle with pneumonia and losing the ability to enjoy food entirely shifted my perspective on what it truly means to nourish our bodies.We'll explore:Why eating enough is more important than obsessing over every calorieHow restrictive diets disconnect you from your body’s natural signalsWhy food is more than just fuel—it’s a part of joy, connection, and life’s most important momentsThe impact of under-eating on hormones and long-term healthMy practical approach to balanced eating without the guiltIf you’ve been caught up in diet culture, this episode is your permission slip to step back, breathe, and embrace food freedom. Because life is too short to miss out on birthday cake, dinner with friends, and making memories with your kids.🎧 Listen now to discover why I’ll never recommend a restrictive diet—and why you shouldn’t either.Are you ready to change the way you think about food? Hit play and join the conversation.Book a no cost 20-minute Happy Hormones Clarity Call:tidycal.com/vanda/happy-hormones-clarity-callFree Resources:Join The Fertility Lab - My Free Community on Skool:https://www.skool.com/the-fertility-lab-3316/aboutFertility Guide:www.wellnesswithvanda.com/3ttc-mistakesFollow me on IG @wellness.with.vandaNeed help with your hormones? Learn how we can work together: https://www.wellnesswithvanda.com/worktogether/ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://wellnesswithvanda.myflodesk.com/newsletter*some links shared may be affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission from your purchase