Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself #396 Deprogram Diet Culture with Dr. Supatra Tovar
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Apr 2, 2025 Dr. Supatra Tovar, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and fitness expert, shares her journey of overcoming diet culture and emotional eating. She discusses how diet restrictions can trigger stress and binge cycles, emphasizing the importance of honoring natural hunger cues. Tovar offers practical tips for self-care, including daily check-ins to support energy levels and mindset. She also highlights the role of social media in shaping body image and the significance of fostering body positivity and supportive relationships.
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Dr. Tovar's Multifaceted Journey
- Dr. Supatra Tovar’s journey began with fitness inspired by her father in Boulder, Colorado.
- Personal experience with a friend's eating disorder led her to study nutrition, psychology, and fitness to help others holistically.
Why Dieting Fails Biologically
- Restrictive dieting triggers the body’s starvation mode, reducing metabolism and conserving fat.
- This leads to weight cycling as ghrelin ramps up, causing binge eating after dieting ends.
Honor Hunger to Reduce Stress
- Reintroduce food mindfully to reset hunger signals and lower stress in the body.
- Respect hunger as your body’s essential message for nutrition, not something to suppress.
