69 | Saying Eat Less, Move More is Dumb!

Did the title of this episode hurt a little? Are you guilty of telling your patients to just eat less and move more to lose weight? Don’t feel bad, we all are.  Register for the free Motivational Interviewing workshopIn this episode of the Exam Room Nutrition podcast, Colleen welcomes Dr. Michelle May, a former family physician and expert in mindful eating. They discuss the importance of shifting away from the diet mentality and embracing weight neutral and weight inclusive healthcare. Key Takeaways: Understanding the physiological and psychological impacts of dieting and why they don't work long-termThe benefits of mindful eating. Advice for healthcare professionals to help their patients build a healthier relationship with food.Copy and paste this phrase into your notes app: "I understand that you're interested in losing weight.  Could I suggest that maybe instead of us having this conversation today, we try something a little, surprising. And that is for the next week or two, every time you feel like eating, pause for a moment and check in, ask yourself, am I hungry?  See what you notice and then come back in a couple of weeks for an appointment just for this discussion, rather than, rushing through it today. How does that sound?"Connect with Michelle:Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training - https://amihungry.comDownload first chapter of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat - https://amihungry.com/chapter1A graphic based on Weight Inclusive Patient Care Practices: A Framework for ChangePublished Article: The consequences of a weight-centric approach to healthcareAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.