Welcome to the Embodied Nourishment Podcast! In this episode, join me as I delve into the complexities surrounding weight loss, the anti-diet movement, and disordered eating recovery. I share my personal journey as a registered dietitian and offer eye-opening insights into the missing nuance in diet culture discussions. Discover why extreme calorie restriction can harm your metabolism and learn about the significant role of basal metabolic needs in achieving your healthiest weight. Whether you're caught in a cycle of dieting and binging or stuck in perpetual restriction, this episode provides practical strategies to nourish your body, respect your hunger, and find balance without obsession. If you're tired of living in a constant state of food anxiety, tune in to explore how to live a vibrant life while maintaining a healthy relationship with your body and food. Plus, get all the exciting details about my upcoming group coaching program designed to help you break free from the dieting mindset and embrace a life of sustained nourishment and freedom. Join the group program FUELED AND FREE here: Fueled and Free Questions about whether or not it's the right fit for you? DM me on Instagram @embodied.nourishment or send me an email to melissa@thesaltydietitian.net