#218 Breaking Diet Myths: RD Caroline Piper’s Tips on Sustainable Nutrition, Movement, and Mindset

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! This week, host Lisa sits down with registered dietitian and weight loss specialist Caroline Piper to unpack the realities of sustainable weight loss and nutrition. In this candid and motivating discussion, Caroline shares her personal journey from unhealthy dieting to becoming a champion for balanced, realistic nutrition. If you’re ready to ditch the extreme diets, banish fear of carbs, and take practical steps toward a healthier you, this episode is packed with actionable insights and relatable stories.

From debunking nutrition myths to building confidence through accountability, Caroline and Lisa dive deep into simple strategies—like staple meals and flexible eating—that fit real lives. They also cover essential lifestyle routines, from sleep to movement, and provide helpful frameworks for eating out, handling cravings, and overcoming all-or-nothing thinking.

Settle in for expert guidance and real-world advice designed to help you build a positive relationship with food, step out of diet overwhelm, and create habits that last.

Timestamp Overview:

• [00:00] – Welcome & Episode Introduction
• [00:25] – Key Takeaway: Why Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
• [01:34] – Caroline’s Story: Unhealthy Beginnings, College Discovery & Switching Majors
• [04:46] – Breaking Food Fear: Working with Clients’ Existing Habits
• [08:08] – Building Simple Meal Strategies & Accountability
• [11:03] – The Power of Staple Meals and Managing Food Variety
• [17:07] – How to Order When Eating Out: Practical Restaurant Tips
• [20:59] – The All-Or-Nothing Mindset & Making Peace with Treats
• [24:28] – Building Moderation: Handling Trigger Foods & Intuitive Eating Myths
• [27:24] – Lifestyle Habits: Steps, Sleep & Setting Up Your Environment for Success
• [33:20] – Caroline’s Daily Routine: Movement, Meal Prep, and Wind Down Rituals
• [39:24] – Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them: Three Simple Starting Points
• [42:06] – Final Tips, Ways to Connect, and Sign-Off

Follow Caroline Piper:

• Instagram: @caroline_dietition https://www.instagram.com/caroline_dietitian/
• Website: https://carolinepiperinfo.wixsite.com/carolinedietitian

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