LLN Episode #108: Dr. Michelle May – How to Change Your Relationship With Food to Make Lasting Change

About Dr. Michelle May: Dr. Michelle May is a former family physician and recovered yo-yo dieter. She is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training at www.AmIHungry.com. She's the author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series that teaches mindful eating to help individuals resolve mindless and emotional eating and senseless yo-yo dieting to live the vibrant life they crave. What We Discuss in This Episode: What is restrictive eating and why does it make it more difficult to eat in a balanced way? How can you tell the difference between restrictive eating and self-care? If someone has a health condition or simply wants to improve their health, why is it so difficult for many people to make lasting change? There are millions of diets and weight loss experts out there. Why doesn't a weight-centered approach to health work for most people? What is mindful eating and how can it help people change their relationship with food? What are some myths about mindful eating that can interfere with a person's intention to use it to guide their eating? If someone wanted to try mindful eating, what might be the first step they could take? Free Resources from Dr. Michelle May: Download chapter 1 of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: https://amihungry.com/chapter1 Connect with Dr. Michelle May:  Website: https://amihungry.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AmIHungry Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/eatwhatyoulove LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amihungry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MichelleMayMD   Connect with Lynne: If you are looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized & Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, wrangling sugar gremlins, and overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, and much more so women can feel energized, healthy, confident, and joyful each day. Website:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth   Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: 5 Simple Steps to Gain Energy, Feel Great & Uplevel Your Health: Are you ready to create a Healthier Lifestyle?  Would you like to feel lighter, more energized, and even add joy to your life? If it's time to find more balance of mind~body~soul, then I've got the perfect FREE resource to help.  In this guide, you'll find my most impactful strategies and I've made applying them in your life as simple as 1-2-3 (plus a couple more) to help you create a healthier, holistic lifestyle. Uplevel your holistic health and wellness and download the 5 Simple Steps to Health  here:  https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/5-simple-steps-to-a-healthier-you/   How to Thrive in Menopause:  Hot flashes? Low Energy? Difficulty with weight management? If MID-LIFE & MENOPAUSE are taking their toll then I've got a solution for you! I've taken all my very best strategies and solutions to help you feel energized, vibrant, lighter & healthy, and compiled them into this FREE resource! Thrive in midlife and beyond - download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/   Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!