Food Junkies Podcast Food Junkies Recovery Stories Episode 30: Ashley Elizabeth
Nov 12, 2025
In this engaging talk, Ashley Elizabeth, a recovery speaker and active member of Food Addicts Anonymous, shares her powerful journey from childhood dieting to food addiction recovery. She discusses the harsh realities of her early obsession with dieting and the challenges she faced, including relapses. Ashley emphasizes the importance of embracing a full 12-step program, discovering her triggers, and the transformative power of service. Her insights into meal structure and recovery-first strategies inspire others to prioritize their health and find freedom from food addiction.
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Early Dieting Led To Severe Weight Gain
- Ashley Elizabeth began dieting at age seven and obsessed over weight by fifth grade.
- She reached 338 pounds at 5'6" and feared continuing diets that always failed.
Labeling Changed The Explanation For Failure
- Learning the label "food addict" shifted blame from willpower to disease for Ashley.
- Discovering a biochemical addiction to sugar, flour, and wheat provided a missing key to recovery.
Use A Food Plan Plus Recovery Work
- Use the suggested food plan to test whether an addiction explanation fits you; it can bring mental clarity.
- But combine the food plan with the 12-step recovery work for long-term change.