115. Breaking the Cycle: How to Avoid the January Diet Trap

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

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Tired of the same old January wellness reset cycle that leaves you feeling stuck and stressed? What if we told you the key to lasting change actually starts now—before the new year even begins?

In this episode, we explore how to escape the January "new year, new you" mindset by making small, sustainable changes during the holidays. We discuss why the endless cycle of overindulgence followed by extreme wellness goals doesn’t serve you, and how to create a plan that truly feels good for your body and mind.

In this episode:

• Why the restrict-binge cycle is heightened during the holidays.
• The role of holiday marketing in perpetuating diet culture.
• How setting intentions (not unrealistic goals) can create lasting change.
• Why focusing on small, actionable steps helps break free from dieting.
• The importance of recognizing the harms of dieting and getting informed.
• How to navigate January diet triggers with a self-care plan.
• Tips for embracing "all foods fit" and eating in a way that feels good.
• The power of shifting focus to what you gain when you leave dieting behind.

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Upcoming Events from Maria, Tara and Elizabeth:

• Emotional Fitness Studio’s End-of-Year Event on Dec 14 in Annapolis: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/
• Nourished and Thriving Group Coaching with Elizabeth: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/

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5-Day Discover Intuitive Eating Challenge

Resources:

Balanced Goal Setting Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-food/id1651744916?i=1000596461579

Nervous System Reset Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-food/id1651744916?i=1000618603281

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

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Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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