Food addiction is becoming increasingly common in today’s society. Many people struggle with their relationship with food, often feeling powerless and consumed by their cravings. It is important to recognize that food addiction is not simply a lack of willpower or self-control. Rather, it is a symptom that cannot be ignored. It often indicates a deeper underlying issue that needs to be addressed.
In this episode, we will explore the complex nature of food addiction and the key factors that contribute to it. By understanding the root causes, we can begin to develop a more compassionate and holistic approach to help you in battling with this trap.
“You do not have a food addiction. You do not have a weight problem. You have a thought problem, you have an emotion problem, you have a thinking problem. And it is possible for you to get out of that. But in order for you to get out of it, you need to take action. You need to do something different, drastically different to get a drastically different result.” – Leslie Thornton
What you will learn from this episode:
00:32 – How your thought process is like when you are a chronic dieter
02:59 – What emotional mastery have to do with overcoming food obsession
07:08 – Working past your food and bodyweight issues [take it from Leslie and her food-freedom mindset]
14:20 – The work and the process it took to where Leslie is now in her journey to freedom [talk about empowered choices and just being present]
18:39 – What could have triggered one’s food obsession
25:30 – Working on the root cause of your unhappiness to get past your body weight issues
28:35 – Leslie sharing her TEDx talk and what you can take away from it [one thing you should realize and what you should do next]
Connect With Leslie:
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Email: Leslie@hpwl.co