Make Peace with Food Minisode: Conquering Cortisol: How Stress is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

"Emotional eating is sudden. It's very specific and urgent, and it doesn't serve you. But when your body is intuitively eating, it asks for the types of foods that will serve it." - Sherry Shaban In this minisode, I shares insights from my journey of overcoming a back injury, debunking diet myths, and battling a secret binge-eating disorder. I discuss the impact of the autonomic nervous system on eating habits, the importance of muscle mass and resistance training, and practical steps to manage stress and promote intuitive eating. Discover how shifting perceptions and addressing underlying emotions can transform your relationship with food and body. Key Takeaways: Intuitive eating is about listening to your body’s natural cues for nourishment, rather than following external diet trends. The autonomic nervous system, particularly its sympathetic and parasympathetic states, plays a significant role in emotional and binge eating patterns. Managing stress through yoga, meditation, and engaging with supportive communities can help balance hormones, particularly cortisol and insulin. Resistance training and maintaining muscle mass are crucial for longevity and metabolic health, especially as one age. Personal growth involves shifting self-perception away from self- Connect with Sherry Shaban: Book a Food Freedom Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/sherryshaban/makepeacewithfood Get Your Free Food Freedom Workbook: https://www.makepeacewithfood.com Join Make Peace With Food CommunEATy: http://ourcommuneaty.com Download HIIT Decks App Now!: http://www.hiitdecks.com Fall In Love With Fitness Podcast: http://www.fallinlovewithfitness.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@sherryshabanfitness