In today's episode, Linda is asking the question, do you honestly think you are addicted to food or sugar, just like someone would be addicted to a narcotic?

Is this possible? Is there any robust evidence?

Or is it just a load of scaremongering just to take your money and leave you feeling like a failure?

We need something more practical and useful to help us mind our weight over the lifespan. Being able to do this will help negate the risk of serious illness caused by over and under eating. Being told or feeling like you are a sugar addict does nothing to help you change.

Linda will also be explaining a teensy bit of the helpful science behind the gut brain axis and how it is different from those higher reward centres. She also talks about the DSM5 – a bible for “addictions”

How does the SHMEC (episodes 12& 13) model help you to begin to practise saying "no thanks, I'm good" AND that is the truth!

. “Helping busy women positively mind their weight changing and maintaining for the long term” Linda Allison

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Food acts on the brain through 3 main parallel circuits.
• The higher brain centres are the bits that make the decisions about what you eat.
• Should sugar be regulated just like dangerous drugs?
• People develop a psychological compulsion to eat, driven by the positive feelings associated with eating.
• How we blend SHMEC (episodes 12 & 13) with science and mindfulness.

BEST MOMENTS

“you are probably not a sugar addict”

“If sugar was so addictive would you just consume sugar lump after sugar lump?”

“there is a lot of temptation in the supermarkets, hint: they want your money.”

“I can say no to chocolate and be absolutely cool about it. Learning how to say “I'm good thanks” took a bit of practise but it works”

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CONTACT METHOD

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www.weightminders.club

linda@weightminders.club

ABOUT THE HOST

Linda is a certified fit pro and transformational coach passionate about fitness, food and nutrition. Currently studying taught postgraduate, MSc Clinical Nutrition at The University of Aberdeen.

She has helped her clients minimise their confusion mental energy and time spent thinking about food freeing them up for other pursuits and success in life.

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