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It's Not Lack of Willpower, It's Biology

Have you ever felt like you have no willpower when it comes to food?

I would like to give you permission to stop feeling that way. It is not due to any personal flaws or missing character traits that people end up feeling out of control around food. It’s biology.

Our bodies are built for survival. Various studies have shown that restricting calories leads to a preoccupation with food and, when you do eat, food is more rewarding and you can experience intense eating that feels out of control. This is a completely normal response to starvation, which is essentially what diets are.

Perhaps you aren’t on a “diet”, but you carefully watch what you eat in the name of health – limiting carbohydrates and/or fat or avoiding certain types of foods. The response is the same. Your body is missing out on nutrients it needs for survival and it will fight until it gets what it needs.

What happens when your body finally wins is that you end up feeling like you failed, then you vow to try harder next time, and the cycle repeats.

The cycle can be broken though. How? Stop dieting. Stop making certain foods off limits. When your body is hungry, feed it. A lot of this is easier said than done, so know when to seek help.

When you stop ignoring your body’s signals and you give yourself permission to eat all foods, you don’t end up in a situation where you’re trying to fight your body’s attempts to prevent starvation.

Guilt after eating is removed, because you recognize that food isn’t “good” or “bad” and neither are you because you ate or didn’t eat it.

Yes, it sounds opposite of everything you hear in our diet-obsessed culture but you can’t argue with science. Micromanaging your food intake deprives your body of what it needs and creates stress, neither of which improves your health.

What is one thing you can start doing to break the diet cycle and take better care of yourself?

Ready to elevate your nutrition and well-being? Whether you're in Manhattan, Kansas, or elsewhere in the State, Rethink Nutrition is ready for you! Choose insurance-based in-person or virtual sessions with our expert dietitians, trained in areas like functional nutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, intuitive eating, and weight concerns. Schedule with our dietitian team to start your journey to better health today!

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Josie Werts
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Josie Werts
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"My experience working with Sydney at Rethink Nutrition was wonderful! She helped me see that consistency and balance are an important part in being healthy, and she taught me how to work towards food freedom. It was easy to be honest about challenges, and I was always met with patience and new solutions to try. There were so many days I wanted to give up on recovery, but her encouragement and advice helped me keep going. If you're struggling but hesitant to see a dietitian, I would suggest Rethink because you deserve the care and support to get better. Sydney is truly amazing at what she does. She's my hero!"

Drew Davis
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Drew Davis
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"I rarely leave reviews for anything online, but I have to say that Anna Binder and the team at Rethink Nutrition genuinely changed my life. After suffering from IBS and acid reflux for years, it only took a few months with Anna's treatment for me to be almost completely symptom free. I have so much more knowledge and control over my health now than I ever thought possible - not to mention that I can eat without hardly any restrictions or concerns anymore. Could not recommend enough!"

Dunia Harmison
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Dunia Harmison
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"In just over a week of working with Anna, I feel great! I no longer feel the need to lay down during the day, my face is clearing up, and I'm no longer feeling bloated by foods that I eat. If I'm feeling this good already, I'm excited to see how much better it gets in the coming weeks."

* Results can very. Testimonials are the result of clients committed to changing their health.
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