099 Safety Nets, Binges, and Food Vehicles

Disrupting Obesity

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In this special 99th episode of Disrupting Obesity, I’m taking a step back from our usual format to share a behind-the-scenes look at what really comes up inside the Flamingo Forum. From breakthrough coaching moments to key mindset shifts, we’re diving deep into the real-world tools that help transform your relationship with food. This episode explores the difference between healthy and helpful, why calorie counting isn’t the enemy, and how small, sustainable changes like understanding food "vehicles" and using safety nets instead of rigid rules, can create a lasting, realistic approach to weight loss without the overwhelm of restriction. Listen in to hear more on:

• Why safety nets work better than rules when it comes to food habits.
• The science of the “20-minute rule” and how it helped me let go of guilt.
• How we’ve been taught to fear hunger, and why that messaging is broken.
• The truth about emotional hunger and how to manage it.
• How to mentally bounce back from a binge day with data, not shame.
• The difference between “good” vs. “helpful” foods, and why moralizing food needs to stop.
• Vehicle hacking: the art of saving hundreds of calories without sacrificing what you love.
• Why slow, manageable changes can help you finally keep the weight off.
Food isn’t the enemy. Neither are you. If you’ve ever felt stuck between diet culture and emotional eating, this episode is your reminder that there is a way to build trust with your body again, and that starts by shifting the tools you use. As always: keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

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