Ep. 36 - What Does Restriction Even Mean?

In the non-diet world and intuitive eating spaces, you will hear the word “restriction”. But I have found in my work that often we don’t know what that means. We think, “Oh Vanessa, I let myself eat donuts and pizza so I’m not restricting”. However, it’s more complex and deeper than that.Today I discuss:-what restriction means-I talk about physical and mental restriction-common forms of restriction that are normalised in the dieting world-how our bodies fight back against restriction and dieting-the restrict binge cycleThis is a must listen episode!!!Apply for the Body and Food Freedom Project:The Body and Food Freedom ProjectGet your free guide to managing the not good enough voice PDF - Not Good EnoughConnect with Vanessa!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_preston_/Linktree: @vanessa_preston_ | LinktreeWebsite: https://greenlifepsychology.com/Email: [email protected]: Vanessa PrestonDisclaimer:This podcast represents the opinions of Vanessa Preston and her guests to the show. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and abides by ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The content here should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.