Embracing Balance Podcast

Comparison. It's something we've all struggled with at one time or another. Today I want to share some thoughts with you to help you stop struggling with comparison. Because, you see... comparison isn't what makes us feel all "icky" inside. It's what we make the comparison MEAN about OURSELVES that doesn't feel good and impacts how we show up in the world. Listen to this week's episode to learn how to break free from negative comparison in your life and be able to show up more confidently every day. If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram and Threads @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

One of the side effects of dieting is a slower metabolism. When we diet, our bodies don't know the difference between dieting and starvation. And they go into "protect" mode to keep us alive. So, a few things happen in our bodies... one of them being lowering our metabolism. This may show up as you hitting a weight loss plateau. Or gaining the weight that you just lost after dieting right back. So today I want to answer the question... can we heal our metabolism after dieting? And the answer is YES! We'll talk all about how in this episode. Other episodes you may like: Ep 150 The Diet Cycle Ep 163-165: Intuitive Eating Series If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram and Threads @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

"Those cookies are constatnly calling my name" "I could never buy those chips... I'd eat the whole bag" Does it ever feel like this for you with food? In today's episode I want to help you get to the place where you can... Keep these foods in your house without feeling like you have zero control around them. Buy the food and feel confident having them in the house without eating the whole thing in one sitting. Episodes referenced in this episode: Ep 109: Are you addicted to sugar? Ep 167: Intuitive Eating Principle Number 3: Make Peace with food If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram and Threads @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

What if this could be the summer you wore the shorts, unapologetically? What if this summer you could get in the water and not hide up on the beach under all your clothes? What would it be like to go through the summer and actually feel confident in your body? In this week's episode I'm walking you through how to feel more confident in your body this summer. It comes down to two things... shifting your mindset AND taking actions that care for your body. Let's unpack this together. If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Sign up for the FREE Love Your Summer Body Challenge (June 3-7th, 2024) Click HERE Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

It can feel hard to still prioritize your health and keep up your healthy habits when things get busy. It's easy to let your health slip to the back burner and be "all or nothing". So, today on the podcast I want to share with you some tips for how to keep prioritizing your health even in busy seasons.  If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

What if eating could feel more INTENTIONAL? As in, on purpose, your decision. How often have you eaten something and you're like "you know... I didn't even want that" or "I knew I was full but I kept eating". In this episode, I want to share with you 2 questions to ask yourself to become a more intentional eater. And how to get to a place where every eating decision you make feels on purpose. Your decision.  If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

How do you know you're getting enough protein, fat, fiber, carbs if you're not counting or tracking and just eating intuitively? How do you eat intuitively when you have Celiac or another medical condition that requires that you restrict certain foods or food groups? How do you stop overeating and stress eating? Man, these are such great questions! This week on the podcast I'm answering your questions in a Q& A episode.   You'll learn: - What I recommend for making sure you're getting well balanced nutrition (it can be simpler than you think!) - A mindset shift that will help you not feel restricted or like you're missing out if you need to avoid certain foods for health reasons -The real reason for stress eating (and other emotional eating) and practical tips for how to cope with hard emotions in a healthy way   If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

Do you struggle with knowing how to balance your blood sugar? Has your doctor maybe told you that you are pre-diabetic or diabetic and you're not sure how to eat to keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range? Or maybe you are wanting to be pro-active and take care of your blood sugar levels now, before they become an issue. This week on the podcast I am so excited to bring on my friend Layne. Layne is a functional health practioner specializing in helping driven millennial women boost energy, balance moods, and decrease stress without prescription meds so that you can reclaim vitality and confidence. She has over a decade of experience in the health and wellness space, was formely a nurse practioner, and now has been helping women in her private practice with gut and hormone health as the means for helping her clients have more energy, less stress, and live their best lives. Today on the podcast we talk about... - Common misconceptions about blood sugar health - How does mis-balanced blood sugar show up for people?  - Blood sugar health best practices - How do you recommend your clients approach dietary changes like this without becoming rigid and obsessive and feeling restricted... and on that same note, how to be consistent    Connect with Layne at lvwellnessconsulting.com   If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.    Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram @nondiet_rn   And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

For today's episode, I'm answering your questions. I reached out to my community on Instagram to ask you what questions you wanted me to answer and talk about in this week's episode.  You'll hear: What to do when your doctor tells you you need to lose weight because of abnormal lab findings, the lense I take with a non-diet approach, and how you can still work on healing your relationship with food and your body and be free from dieting while working towards improving your health in this way. The impacts of caffeine on hunger cues and cortisol and how to enjoy your coffee in the morning without the negative effects. How to eat intuitively on vacation.   If you're tired of dieting and are looking for a new approach, you're ready for peace with food AND to feel your healthiest self, you're in the right place! This podcast is where you'll learn how to navigate what it looks like to pursue health without the "all or nothing" of dieting, heal your relationship with food, and re-learn how to eat intuitively so you can eat with confidence.  Connect with Victoria at victoria-yates.com or on Instagram @nondiet_rn And to talk about working with Victoria 1:1, book a free consult HERE.

Ozempic. Wegovy. What are these medications everyone's talking about for weight loss right now? Are they the "miracle drug" they're being made out to be? Chances are you know someone who is on it, have thought about it for yourself, or are on one of these medications. So, how do these medications impact your health, relationship with food, and even your weight? What are the concerns?  I wanted to have this conversation with my friend Brittany Jones, a Registered Dietitian here in Greenville South Carolina, all about what we see as the concerns with these medications used for weight loss right now. And, there's a lot of information out there about these drugs and you may have questions. My hope is we can clearly answer some of these questions for you. If you enjoyed this episode, come let me know on Instagram! Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and a review! I so greatly appreciate it :) Connect with Brittany: brittanyjonesrd.com  Learn more about working with Victoria and follow at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Do you struggle with sleep? I just looked up a study that said that 10-30% of people struggle with sleep (and maybe even up to 50-60%). So if you're one of these people who struggle with sleep, this episode is for you. I invited my friend Martha Lewis (@thesleepdetective) on the show to help us understand what's at the root of why we struggle with sleep. Connect with Martha: thesleepdetective.com & @thesleepdetective on Instagram Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Today's episode is a little different. I wanted to share a podcast interview and conversation I had with my friend, Darlynn Childress, on her podcast "Become a Calm Mama" all about how to help our kids grow up with a healthy relationship with food & their bodies. Darlynn is a parenting coach and a dear friend of mine. This is the second time she's had me on her podcast (you can find our first episode all about how to heal our own relationship with food & our bodies as moms HERE).  Today we're talking about how to help our kids grow up with a healthy relationship with food & their bodies in a world seeped in diet culture. Connect with Darlynn: www.calmmamacoaching.com & @darlynnchildress on Instagram   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"Food had always been this thing on my mind. I'd tried all the diets. And I knew that the thing that was going to solve my problems was not the next diet."   On today's episode I invited my client Kirsten on to share her story. You'll hear from Kirsten and where she was before we started working together... she talks about growing up in a family where dieting and hating your body was the norm. She shares about how she reached a point where she realized she did not want to be in her 70's and still struggling with food. And she shares encouragement for anyone else feeling the same.   You do NOT have to live your whole life feeling like food is such a "thing".    If you listen to this episode and it was encouraging and helpful, I'd LOVE it if you'd take a screenshot and share to your social media or with a friend directly. And, if you haven't yet, take a moment to leave the show a rating & review.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living. DOORS ARE CLOSING 1/26 and won't open again until April. Learn more + enroll to get the tools & support to help you be done with dieting for good. Click HERE to join. Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Sometimes I see this message that food freedom means eating whatever, whenever, however much you want without thinking about how your body feels. Maybe you've had this thought too. And maybe it's kept you from wanting food freedom. I get it... I don't want to eat donuts every day all day, either. I want to eat and feel healthy & have a balance.  But here's the thing, food freedom ISN'T just eating whatever, whenever, and however much you want. It's NOT about eating donuts every day. It's about feeling empowered in your food choices. It's about feeling free to enjoy the donut without feeling guilty. But it's also about the freedom to maybe sometimes NOT eat the donut. In this week's episode I want to talk a little bit about what food freedom really means and what it looks like.    Episodes mentioned in this episode: The Diet Cycle   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living. DOORS ARE CLOSING 1/26 and won't open again until April. Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Today I want to encourage you if you're feeling like you've "let yourself go" this past year. I have heard this from a lot of you... you feel like you've let yourself go and you're feeling ashamed for the weight you've gained and how you're maybe not where you thought you would be by now, at this time last year.  But, what I do know is that there's often a real reason why you've "let yourself go"... and while you may be telling yourself "I'm just lazy", that's never really the case. And more often, it's that you've just had other priorities. Often, in my experience, related to your mental health and needing to prioritize that above your physical health for a time. Today, I'm sharing my own experiences with starting therapy again this past year and intentionally having times where I put my mental health above my physical health for part of the year. And, I share how I was able to still care for both my body & my mental health during this time and what that can look like for you. Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

You know that exercising consistently will help you feel better and live better. You know that eating less takeout would be better for your health. You know all these things that you "should" be doing, but for some reason you're not doing it. Maybe you've told yourself "I'm just lazy", or "I'm just not disciplined". What I want you to know is that's never the reason and there's always something else going on that's keeping you stuck.   This is what we're exploring together in this week's podcast episode. You'll come away learning exactly why you feel stuck right now with not taking action on the things you know will change your health and how you feel and how to then start taking action.    Episodes mentioned: Is Diet PTSD Keeping You Stuck?   Register for Healthy You 2024, my annual healthy goal setting bootcamp. Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Accountability is often the first thing we ask some else for when we have a new goal. We ask our spouses "can you hold me accountable to not eat dessert after dinner" and we ask our friends to exercise with us to "hold us accountable".   And, as you'll hear in this episode, accountability is a vital part of reaching your goals. But, it can't be the only thing you rely on. When asking someone else to hold you accountable is your only plan, what happens when your friend moves away or you finish the program?    In this episode, I want to share with you how to think about accountability and how to develop what I call "self-accountability".   Register for Healthy You 2024, my annual healthy goal setting bootcamp. Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

“It's such a relief. To feel comfortable around food and I can enjoy it so much more versus living in fear and worrying about gaining weight or feeling the need to control my calorie intake, I trust my body and listen to what it tells me. And I find that in doing this, I don't overeat as much or feel uncomfortable after meals.”   In this episode, Victoria covers a number of things including a recent testimonial from one of her clients, Emma and Healthy You 2024. As a preview of her annual event, she explains the process of achieving health goals, starting with evaluating the past year, setting clear 'feel' goals, predicting and planning for obstacles, and devising an enjoyable, individualized plan.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 143: Setting Feel Goals   Register for Healthy You 2024, my annual healthy goal setting bootcamp.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

“Your macronutrient needs are different every single day. And so just following a … blanket plan … is not going to work because your needs are different every day.   In this episode, Victoria discusses struggles with macro and calorie counting. She delves into her views on macro counting, highlighting that while it can be a tool for understanding the body's needs, it often becomes an obsession that can lead to guilt, shame, and an unbalanced relationship with food. She reiterates that every person's calorie and nutrient needs are different daily and that the body's signals should guide eating habits, not a rigid diet plan.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch my FREE masterclass, "Stop When You're Full": Feel confident & in control around even your most triggering foods. Click HERE to register.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

“…what we need more often are the little sips of water, the little sips of self-care sprinkled throughout our week. That's what's going to help you to have those little gentle waves of emotions versus those rises and falls.”   In this episode, Victoria talks about stress and provides tips on how to handle stress, especially during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, gratefulness, movement, rituals, saying no, and looking up to reduce stress levels.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch my FREE masterclass, "Stop When You're Full": Feel confident & in control around even your most triggering foods. Click HERE to register.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

“Yeah, well, I think one is, is focusing on your body as being an instrument. Rather than an ornament…”   In this episode, Victoria welcomes her first male podcast guest, Jeff. They discuss the topic of intuitive eating and how it is not limited to just women. Jeff and Victoria also debunk the common misconception that you can't track progress with intuitive eating, but how to track progress with both eating and fitness in a way that isn't unhealthy or controlling. He also shares his latest project, a brand new Non-Diet Companion App, designed to support you in re-connecting with your body with intuitive eating. You can learn more and download the app HERE.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch my FREE masterclass, "Stop When You're Full": Feel confident & in control around even your most triggering foods. Click HERE to register.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Happy Thanksgiving week this week if you're celebrating in the U.S. I wanted to share with you a little bonus episode to help you as you navigate all the food and eating during the holidays. But, this is probably going to be different than your typical advice on mindful eating during the holidays.  Today I want to share with you specifically how to enjoy all of your favorite foods without feeling guilty AND with intention, not overeating and leaving feeling over-stuffed.   Mentioned in this episode:  Making Peace with Food The Satisfaction Factor   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch my FREE masterclass, "Stop When You're Full": Feel confident & in control around even your most triggering foods. Click HERE to register.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"Confidence is a deep understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of who you are today, while also allowing space to grow into who you want to become."   In this episode, Victoria explores the topic of confidence and challenges the common misconception that confidence is tied to a specific personality type. Victoria emphasizes that confidence is an internal state and not dependent on external factors such as appearance or weight. Confidence is a feeling that arises from the thoughts we have about ourselves. Victoria provides practical tips for building confidence, including mindset work, borrowing confidence from others, and taking actions aligned with a confident mindset.     This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch my FREE masterclass, "Stop When You're Full": Feel confident & in control around even your most triggering foods. Click HERE to register.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living   Want to talk? Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"Noticing how whatever action we take feels in our body is a good indicator of alignment with our values." - Libby Bloom In this episode, Victoria is joined by Libby Bloom to discuss the intersection of values and intuitive eating. They explore how individuals can have specific eating values while still practicing intuitive eating. They emphasize the importance of understanding the intention behind food choices and finding a balance that aligns with personal values. They also highlight the need for a solid foundation of a healthy relationship with food before incorporating values into eating habits. The conversation emphasizes the importance of compassion, flexibility, and self-reflection in navigating the complexities of intuitive eating and values-based eating. Connect with Libby: @crooked.carrot on Instagram     This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch my FREE masterclass, "Stop When You're Full": Feel confident & in control around even your most triggering foods. Click HERE to register.   Work with me inside my program, Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"You can live and die in a prison in your mind if you don't ask for help." - Jennifer S. In this episode, Jennifer, a life coach and Victoria's client, joins the show. Jennifer shares her experience working with Victoria as her coach. After recovering from a severe eating disorder, Jennifer still felt a void and sought help to address the residual baggage. Through their coaching sessions, Jennifer was able to overcome her restrictive mindset, release shame and guilt around food, and develop a more neutral and intuitive relationship with eating. She learned to trust herself and now feels free from the prison of her past thoughts and behaviors. Jennifer encourages others to seek help and not wait to address their own struggles.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch the FREE masterclass, "Stop When You're Full": Feel confident & in control around even your most triggering foods. CLICK HERE to register. Learn more about working with me inside my program Stop Dieting Start Living Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

"We can hold that desire for wanting to lose weight in one hand and we can also hold this desire for freedom from dieting." - Victoria In this episode, Victoria discusses the taboo topic of weight and how it affects our relationship with food. She acknowledges that wanting to lose weight is influenced by societal messaging, but it doesn't mean you can't practice intuitive eating. Victoria believes that it's possible to hold both the desire to lose weight and the desire for freedom from dieting. She encourages individuals to take action towards healing their relationship with food while acknowledging their weight loss goals.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Watch the free masterclass: "Stop When You're Full" Join Stop Dieting Start Living Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"Letting go of control is really where healing and freedom come from, regardless of how our bodies end up looking." - Erin Machen In this episode, Erin Machen, a licensed counselor and registered yoga teacher, joins Victoria to discuss body image. Erin shares her personal journey with disordered eating and how she found freedom through intuitive eating and nourishing her body. She emphasizes the importance of viewing body image beyond just physical appearance and explores the connection between trauma and body image. Erin encourages listeners to widen their view of body image and consider their beliefs about bodies and their relationship with their own bodies. Connect with Erin HERE on her website or on Instagram.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Done with dieting and wanting to take an intuitive eating approach with food? Sign up for my FREE mini course HERE that walks you through how to do this.   Join Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"The easiest way to feel more motivated to do something is simply to make it something that you want to do." In this episode, Victoria discusses how to create habits that you can actually stick with. She addresses the common problem of starting new habits and then reverting back to old ones. Victoria explains why this happens and provides practical solutions to create lasting change. If you've struggled with consistency in your habits, this episode is a must-listen.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Done with dieting and wanting to take an intuitive eating approach with food? Sign up for my FREE mini course HERE that walks you through how to do this.   Join Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"Peace with food is about healing your relationship with food and creating confidence with eating." In this episode, Victoria discusses how to make peace with food possible. She addresses common misconceptions about peace with food, such as the belief that it means having full permission to eat without any intention. Peace with food is about healing your relationship with food and creating confidence in eating. Victoria emphasizes that peace with food is possible for everyone and provides actionable steps to achieve it.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Done with dieting and wanting to take an intuitive eating approach with food? Sign up for my FREE mini course HERE that walks you through how to do this.   Join Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"Grounding ourselves through the five senses prepares us to eat mindfully and enhances digestion." In this episode, Victoria introduces a mindful eating exercise to help individuals who struggle with mindless eating. She discusses the reasons why people eat mindlessly, such as being rushed, distracted, or using food to cope with emotions. Victoria then guides listeners through a five-senses exercise. This exercise not only promotes mindful eating but also enhances digestion and satisfaction with meals.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Done with dieting and wanting to take an intuitive eating approach with food? Sign up for my FREE mini course HERE that walks you through how to do this. Join Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"I trust my body to guide me in making the right food choices." In this episode, I share five daily habits of an intuitive eater. These habits include honoring hunger and fullness, prioritizing satisfaction with meals, choosing foods that nourish the body, enjoying indulgent foods without guilt, and trusting the body's wisdom. These habits promote a healthy relationship with food and allow for freedom and peace in eating.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Done with dieting and wanting to take an intuitive eating approach with food? Sign up for my FREE mini course HERE that walks you through how to do this.   Join Stop Dieting Start Living: My Signature Course & Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

"We are actually hardwired in our bodies, in our brains, to enjoy food and eating." In this episode we discuss the importance of pleasure in eating and how it is often overshadowed by guilt and fear. Pleasure is hardwired into our bodies and plays a crucial role in our survival, nutrient absorption, metabolism, and mental health. In this episode Victoria encourages listeners to heal their relationship with food, eat what they're craving, make meals visually appealing, and create a calm environment for eating. Enjoying food does not mean losing control, and pleasure is an essential part of a healthy and balanced approach to eating.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!   Enroll in Stop Dieting Start Living my course + coaching program that teaches you how to eat intuitively & have peace & freedom with food.   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

“Everything in moderation” is a great goal for health, until it becomes another food rule and it stops being helpful. In this episode, I share how “everything in moderation” can become a food rule, why that's a problem, and how to identify if it's helping or hurting you.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Join Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

Feel like if you embrace intuitive eating you'll just eat pizza and cookies, never be able to plan meals or have health goals, and be shamed for wanting to lose weight? You're not alone! I once had all these beliefs about intuitive eating, but I learned that these couldn't be further from what intuitive eating is really about. In this episode, I share 4 of the most common misconceptions about intuitive eating and what it's really all about.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Join Stop Dieting Start Living   Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Today I have my guest and former client Rebecca on the show to talk about her journey to become an intuitive eater and what it was like to work with me. She shares how she went from chronic dieting and perfectionism, to letting go of diets for good and giving herself more grace. This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

It's time to call out the BMI index! The tool that is so often used as a measure of health was actually never intended to measure health! In this episode, I share the history of the BMI index, the major problems with it, and better ways to measure health.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

Do you feel like vacations and changing schedules mess up your routine? In this episode I share what to do when you get out of routine, how to get back on track (with grace), and some tips on creating a routine that works for you.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

You see a picture of yourself and think, “Do I really look like that?” And then all of a sudden you're in the spiral of judgment and shame. You want to be in and take pictures. You want to see a picture of yourself and not spiral. Today I'm going to walk you through a new perspective of pictures of yourself.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Take my FREE  mini course, "Done with Dieting For Good" HERE   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

Today we're continuing our conversation on goals with how to measure your success if you're not using the scale. Yep, there are other ways to measure your success, and ways that are a lot more effective.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Take my FREE  mini course, "Done with Dieting For Good" HERE   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

There are typically 3 stages people go through with intuitive eating. Today I'm going to share with you these 3 stages: The honeymoon stage, the river of misery, & finally, food freedom.    This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

Is “all or nothing” thinking keeping you stuck? Today, I'm bringing back an episode about something that's super important in healing your relationship with food and your body... the all or nothing mindset. This episode will help you see where “all or nothing” extremes of thinking is keeping you from doing what you want to do and being who you want to be and how to get away from this unhelpful mindset.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join the FREE “Done With Dieting For Good" Mini Course   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

Today I have my guest and former client Zandra on the show to talk about her journey to become an intuitive eater and what it was like to work with me. She shares how her health improved through intuitive eating, and how she was able to let go of perfectionism and break up with the scale for good! This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Do you want to pursue health goals, but feel like it goes against intuitive eating (diet PTSD)? This is something I see in the intuitive eating space a lot, and I'm here to say that pursuing health and intuitive eating are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the end goal of intuitive eating is health and eating in a balanced way. In this episode I share more about what diet PTSD is, and how you can work towards health goals and practice intuitive eating at the same time.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Today I have my guest and former client Emily on the show to talk about her journey to become an intuitive eater and what it was like to work with me. She shares how she went from chronic dieting and a lack of confidence, to finding freedom with food and how to find true confidence. This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Body bypassing is when you experience a physical or emotional sensation and ignore or discount it. I see so many women struggle with this after years of dieting. In this episode I share more about what body bypassing is, how it shows up, why it's a problem, and how you can finally start listening to and tending to your body.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Today I have my guest Laura Lindahl on the show to talk all about how to find true physical strength as a woman. Laura is a Nationally Certified Exercise Physiologist, Eat to Perform Nutrition Coach, wife, Enneagram Three, and avid lover of Jesus and fake plants. Her True Strength Method guides women on a journey to identify what limiting beliefs they have about their body and faith so they can finally find freedom from body pressures, confidently build strength, and develop unshakable faith. We talk about women finding their true strength and placing their identity in Christ, why toning is not beneficial for women, and so much more!   Learn more about Laura at truestrengthcollective.com    This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

I have a very special episode for you! 3 of my clients from my How to Eat Coaching program join me to share their personal experiences of why they chose to join the program and their personal takeaways. These are women just like you who want to heal their relationship with food and their bodies, and they find that through this program. It's possible for you too!   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

Today I have a very special guest…my husband, Paul! In this episode we discuss the differences and similarities in how we grew up with food and how that has impacted our relationships with food now. We also discuss how Paul helped me overcome my eating disorder and his advice for how to talk to your husband or boyfriend about your struggles with food and efforts to eat intuitively.    This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn

Today I have my guest and friend Erin Pompa on the show to talk all about cultivating more fun and creativity in your life and why that matters. Erin is an empowerment coach, speaker, educator, spiritual warrior, and wife. She specializes in supporting youth and women through their fear of being accepted. We talk about learning to trust yourself as a woman and how to incorporate more fun into your life.   Learn more about Erin at erinpompa.com.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

One of the hardest things about being a parent is that we cannot control our kids, and that even applies to how they eat. But that's okay because everyone is born an intuitive eater! In this episode I share how we can help foster a good relationship with food in our kids and help them continue to be intuitive eaters.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn  

Wondering if intuitive eating is for you when you have food related health issues? It absolutely is! Whether you have an autoimmune condition, celiac, IBS, etc. you can still practice intuitive eating, but it might look a little different. In this episode I share how to practice intuitive eating with food related health issues.   This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here!    Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide.   Take the Quiz: Which kind of eater are you?   Join How to Eat Coaching Program   Book a free consult call with Victoria   Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn