Abstinence versus Moderation

Lots of diets talk about completely eliminating certain foods from your diet. And these techniques work for a while - until they don't. And when we really think about it, unless we have a food intolerance, do we really see ourselves wanting to give up entire food groups forever?  No - of course not. So, how do we straddle the line between all or nothing to the very gray area of how to have some without diving into "too much?" Listen in on this episode and start the process of getting out of all or nothing thinking and establishing the self-trust that it takes to learn how to moderate for yourself.Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.