Why are we so afraid to talk about calories‪?‬ The Diet Diaries

Today’s episode may feel a little controversial and unexpected because I’m talking about calories.


And to be honest, I’ve been afraid to talk about this. Because we automatically label anything to do with calories as “bad” or as promoting diet culture.


But it’s just not that simple. Because calories are about science. Our bodies were designed to require calories to survive. 


The issue is the meaning and emotion we’ve assigned to them that becomes the problem.


So today I’m talking about what calories are, why and when they matter, why and when they don’t matter and why we are so obsessed with them. 


Because ultimately this about helping you rediscover your autonomy. Giving you the knowledge you need to make informed, thoughtful, intentional choices around your body. 


So today’s episode gives some simple education around what calories are as well as some skills around how to shift the intense emotions we have around them. 


If thinking or talking about calories has been triggering for you in the past, I totally get it. You may want to skip this episode….and you may also want to listen so you can begin learning how to shift the power calories have over you.


Here’s what I’m diving into today:


Understanding exactly what a calorie is and why it mattersThe difference between the calories in protein, carbs and fatWhy some people gain, lose or maintain weight more easilyHow to start stripping out the intense emotions we feel around certain foods based on how many calories they haveHow to approach a caloric deficit to lose fat without a restrictive mindsetWhy having basic knowledge around calories can actually be a relief instead of creating stress

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