9 min listen
Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson
FromWell Beyond 40
ratings:
Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In today’s podcast, Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson joins JJ to share her personal journey with food and drug addiction and how she turned her life around. Dr. Thompson explains why it’s so hard to resist overeating, how to know if you’re susceptible to addiction, and key strategies based on science and psychology to achieve freedom from food addiction and permanent weight loss. Listen to find out if your brain is blocking you from losing weight and how you can live happy, thin, and free for good! Key Takeaways: [:10] Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson’s career briefing [2:44] How did Dr. Thompson become an expert in the psychology of eating? [4:15] Dr. Thompson was surprised to learn that food was harder to kick than drugs. [5:45] With food addiction, you can still be somewhat functional. [6:50] There’s a common myth about obesity and weight loss. [8:30] Research shows addiction is not in the substance. [9:45] How would someone know if they’re susceptible to addiction? [12:21] Dr. Thompson’s Bright Line Eating program works with people who are higher on the susceptibility scale and need a different kind of approach to overcome food addiction. [14:01] What is the willpower gap? [16:12] You need to get your food right to achieve a healthy weight. [17:30] If you want to get your food right, it’s not about learning what to eat -- the issue is implementation over the long term. [20:44] What’s the connection between self-worth and food? [22:20] The sugary, processed foods we're eating drive powerful cravings and insatiable eating. [25:09] You have to get your food straight first and then your self-worth fills up on its own. [26:12] Get Dr. Thompson’s free report on three huge mistakes you make in weight loss and what you can do about them. [28:17] Fact: the true cause of weight gain is not calories, it’s food intolerance. [29:05] Listener’s question: I’m perfect throughout the day, but at night, I find myself in bed eating ice-cream. What do I do? [29:54] Use a food journal and don’t bring the enemy into the house. Mentioned in this episode: JJVirgin.com/drsusan Bright Line Eating JJVirgin.com JJVirgin.com/books JJ Virgin at Facebook JJ Virgin at Instagram
Released:
Jan 10, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Going Gluten Free while Having a Life: Discover the numerous adverse symptoms that gluten can trigger, including weight loss resistance, and how to find out if you have intolerances. You’ll learn simple swaps so you’ll never feel deprived going gluten free. by Well Beyond 40