Do you feel like you are eating all the right things, but still can’t get your weight to budge? In today's episode of Mind Your Health Podcast, my team and I gathered the most frequently asked questions about weight loss that I get as a Registered Dietitian, including the complex relationship between our emotions, self-perception, and changing eating habits.
Whether we realize it or not, our identity and the beliefs ingrained in us from childhood about beauty and self-worth shape our confidence and can lead to negative self-talk, where we subconsciously diminish our own value.
This negative internal dialogue can have profound effects on our actions, including our eating habits.
And of course... stress, an inevitable part of life, also plays a crucial role in weight management. It triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can lead to stress eating, a common coping mechanism for emotional discomfort.
And what about the specific foods that contribute to weight gain? It's not just about quantity, but also the quality and types of food we consume. These topics, along with our emotions, ranging from stress to sadness, can influence our eating habits, often leading us to seek comfort in food.
I even tap into what emotional weight in personal relationships and friendships can look like/ Recognizing the emotions that trigger overeating is crucial in addressing weight gain.
Today's episode underscores the complex aspects of weight loss and the need to understand the emotional and psychological factors that influence our eating habits.
Tune in today if you're interested in...
🌿 How negative self-talk impacts eating habits and weight gain
🌿 Understanding why stress triggers hormonal eating responses
🌿 Why emotions and hormones significantly affect weight... and how to overcome this.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 0:31 Intro
0:32 - 5:14 Why Do Your Emotions Affect Weight Loss?
5:15 - 14:10 Stress Eating
14:11 - 16:45 What Food Causes Weight Gain?
16:46 - 28:18 Relationship With Yourself & Others
28:19 - 29:46 Outro
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In today's episode of "Mind Your Health," we delve deep into the final segment of the Functional Yoga Medicine's 4 episode EASE Methodology series.
This episode shines a light on the crucial role of beliefs, thoughts, and emotions in influencing our health and daily activities. We emphasize the intricate link between mental and physical health, particularly focusing on how our emotional and cognitive states can significantly impact our wellbeing.
It's not just a feeling of being overwhelmed; stress can have concrete, detrimental effects on our physical health, potentially leading to various disorders. We also take a look at the positive side, exploring why nurturing positive emotions is essential for good health.
So with all this information, how can we overcome negative thoughts? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and overcoming limiting beliefs are both therapeutic approaches that are instrumental in altering negative thought patterns, thereby improving both mental and physical health. So let's get into all of this.
Today's episode will cover...
🌟 The impact of stress on the body.
🌟 The health benefits of positive emotions.
🌟 Practical uses of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in daily life
🌟 Strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs.
If there’s any episode in this series that you should not miss, it's this one.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 1:25 Intro
1:26 -11:05 How our feelings affect our health
11:06 - 15:55 CBT - Our thoughts become our life
15:56 - 24:43 Mindfulness and mental health
24:44 - 33:03 Overcoming mental barriers and limiting beliefs
38:31 - 40:14 Outro
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Movement has profound benefits on our mental health. It's not only about improved cognitive function... but also about the psychological upliftment that comes with regular exercise.
This episode is an insightful journey into understanding the critical link between our somatic nervous system and overall health, emphasizing why movement is not just beneficial but essential for a healthier, happier life.
Regular physical activity is vital for various aspects of bodily efficiency, including weight management, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular problems, and reducing anxiety and stress.
Here's a sneak peak into what you will learn in this episode:
👊🏼How our Somatic Nervous System works within our body, brain, daily actions.
👊🏼 The positive benefits of mental health, reducing anxiety, and depression.
👊🏼 The power of movement and physical benefits including weight management, preventing diseases & more.
👊🏼 How regular exercise is the key to overall health, happiness.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 1:20 Intro
1:21 - 4:35 What Does Our SNS Do?
4:36 - 8:29 Neurons & SNS
8:30 - 11:39 Reflexes & SNS
11:40 - 12:23 Why Movement Improves Your Life
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In this week's episode of the "Mind Your Health Podcast," we explore the fascinating world of Hot Yoga. Our discussion centers on its effectiveness in promoting rapid weight loss and aiding in detoxification.
We delve into the scientific principles underlying these benefits, emphasizing how the unique combination of heat, humidity, and infrared technology in Hot Yoga contributes positively to both physical and mental health.
Throughout the episode, we highlight the physical and mental health advantages of Hot Yoga, offering a comprehensive understanding of its role in enhancing overall well-being.
Things you don't want to miss in this episode:
🔥 How the heat in Hot Yoga speeds up weight loss by boosting metabolism.
🔥 Hot Yoga's ability to promote body detox through intense sweating.
🔥 How Hot Yoga improves mental health by reducing stress and enhancing mindfulness.
🔥 Hot Yoga's role in alleviating skin issues and reducing bodily inflammation.
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 0:45 Intro
0:46 - 1:59 My Journey
2:00 - 9:59 Benefits of Hot Yoga
10:00 - 13:31 Weight Loss & Detox
13:32 - 14:33 Outro
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Most people believe DETOX means getting on a restrictive diet, taking some supplements, or drinking a special juice or tea in order to cleanse the body. But true, effective detox actually involves much more than this.
Our bodies have natural detox processes – our liver, kidneys, lungs, gut, and skin work hard everyday to eliminate toxins and wastes that don't serve us. And while there are ways to optimize the functioning of these organs, a detox program cannot be fully beneficial without also detoxing our HABITS (which include stress and emotional triggers).
It's important to understand that the autonomic nervous system (which runs subconsciously) is driving our habits and our behaviors. So changing our behaviors without addressing our habits at the subconscious level is like trying to mop up water in a flooded room without first turning off the running faucet.
This is why, despite the best intentions and knowledge, many people have a hard time maintaining weight loss, healthy habits, or lasting results.
In this episode of the Mind Your Health Podcast, you'll discover:
📌What our detox organs require in order to drive the detox processes in our bodies (which is the reason why most detox programs and cleanses are ineffective)
📌Why your habits are the foundation of a successful detox, and why self awareness is an essential pillar for lasting health changes
📌What you can experience when you learn how to detox your body EFFECTIVELY, including decreased bloating, enhanced digestion, and improved energy
📌Mindfulness practices that promote effective detox and self awareness
Want to learn how to detox your mind and body? Take our free “How Toxic Am I” Quiz to find out what factors in your everyday life are attributing to your toxin levels and how to efficiently detox them out of your system!
Timestamps to follow along with:
0:00 - 1:06 Intro
1:07 - 2:59 What is “Detox?”
3:00 - 6:58 Detox & Gut Health
6:59 - 9:10 Detoxing Our Thoughts & Emotions
9:11 12:59 Our Automatic & Somatic Systems
13:00 - 14:47 Outro
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