Katya is a client on a journey to transition from high-volume meals to a balanced and varied diet. She opens up about her struggle with dependency on large portions and disordered eating patterns. The conversation dives into mindful eating strategies, the psychology of portion sizes, and the importance of balancing carbs, fats, and proteins. They discuss intuitive eating, the challenge of recognizing fullness, and share personal tips for creating a healthier relationship with food, promoting satisfaction without overindulgence.
Katya struggles with her reliance on high-volume meals, facing internal conflicts that stem from her past experiences with disordered eating.
Implementing smaller portions and a variety of foods helps Katya find more satisfaction in meals while fostering healthier coping strategies beyond food.
Deep dives
Struggles with Portion Control
Katja expresses her love for a smoothie bowl topped with cereal and nut butter, finding it both filling and enjoyable. However, this routine has led her to overeat, often exceeding her comfort level after dinner. She reflects on her tendency to eat beyond satisfaction, resulting in discomfort before bedtime, and contemplates whether her habit of having the smoothie bowl is truly what she desires or simply a long-standing routine. This internal conflict surfaces a deeper issue tied to her past experiences with disordered eating, highlighting a common struggle among individuals learning to rebuild healthy relationships with food.
Mental Energy and Food Choices
Katja discusses the mental tug-of-war she experiences throughout the day regarding her decision to have or forgo the smoothie bowl after dinner. She recognizes that the anxiety surrounding this choice consumes her thoughts, contributing to feelings of distress. The conversation shifts to the idea of reducing the importance of this decision, suggesting that simply enjoying the smoothie bowl without excessive debate might alleviate some of her internal conflict. By dropping this ongoing debate, Katja could free herself to engage in alternative evening activities that bring her joy and relaxation.
Reevaluating Satisfaction and Routine
Katja learns the value of reassessing her evening routine to create a more balanced approach to food and satisfaction. The suggestion of making a smaller portioned smoothie bowl becomes a practical strategy to enjoy her favorite treat while avoiding discomfort. Additionally, reminders to include a variety of foods, focusing on proteins, fats, and complex carbs, help her move away from merely seeking volume in her meals. This shift encourages her to prioritize feeling good at the end of her meals rather than struggling with the consequences of overeating.
Embracing New Coping Mechanisms
As Katja works through her food habits, she begins to implement healthier coping strategies to replace the habitual smoothie bowl. By allowing herself to indulge in a comforting mug of hot cocoa and engaging in activities like journaling or reading, she successfully transitions away from the traditional smoothie bowl. This approach not only provides her with satisfaction but also emphasizes the importance of emotional fulfillment beyond food. With ongoing support and gradual changes, Katja is likely to continue progressing towards a more balanced and enjoyable relationship with food.
Have you suffered the lasting effects that happen to people who have dieted too hard for too long? If you have felt dependent on high volume meals with tons of vegetables, or you eat a healthy but very repetitive diet without too much variety, and you are tired of the all-day mental debate of "should I?" or "shouldn't I?", then this episode is for you.
Join Coach Georgie as she speaks with Katya, a client who is struggling from moving from volume, volume, and more volume in her meals, to expanding her food variety, making meals more satisfying with the right balance of carbs, fat, protein, and volume. This is not any easy change to make for Katya, but you will see how we personalize this, moving gradually and gently towards Katya's goals.
Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:
Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you want help to personalize how to move from high volume meals to more diverse, satisfying meals on your health journey, become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 shame-free personalized attention, then sign up here.
If you are someone who struggles with binge eating or emotional eating, be sure to check out Coach Georgie's other podcast Breaking Up With Binge Eating.
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