Are you someone who experiences a period of good weeks followed by bad weeks? Maybe you've heard yourself thinking, "I've been so good, I can afford it." This is an unhelpful thought that we hear pretty regularly from our clients and it's something we call "The Overconfidence Trap". Someone usually falls into this trap when they are doing well with their eating and health behaviors and feeling successful, only to be thrown off their game.

Join us for this episode as we share how the overconfidence trap can show up in your journey to becoming a confident, sensible eater. Through careful observation and gradual reinforcement of your successful habits, you can maintain progress without falling into overconfidence.

00:00 Introduction to James' Predictable Rhythm

01:34 Understanding the Habit Tracker

04:51 Identifying the Overconfidence Trap

05:56 Practical Steps to Avoid the Overconfidence Trap

07:32 Gradual Progress and Baby Steps

10:16 Conclusion and Additional Support

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

"I want to eat like a normal person". That's what people tell us over the phone, on Zoom, via email, or written into our new client assessment.

In today's episode, we want to explore with you what it means to be a 'normal eater,' and highlight that normal eating encompasses a range of behaviors rather than a specific definition.

We delve into how comparisons and societal expectations can skew perceptions of normal eating and introduce the concept of 'confident, sensible eating,' which focuses on healthy, balanced, and stress-free approaches to food.

Join us as we offer you insights into how people can transition towards a more confident and sensible eating style, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being, variety in diet, and enjoying food without guilt or obsession.

00:39 Defining Normal Eating

01:24 Common Observations About Eating Habits

03:24 The Impact of Social Comparisons

05:51 The Reality of Normal Eating

09:53 Characteristics of Confident, Sensible Eaters

15:07 Conclusion and Encouragement

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

Have you noticed a pattern in your life where you use food to solve all the things? Whether you are cold, tired, behind schedule or intimidated or unsure or angry, does your brain say "should we eat something?" Even if you aren't hungry at all?

This is exactly how emotional eating makes us act: We find ourselves using the same action (eating) to respond to any kind of feeling rather than stopping to discern what's actually happening and choosing a response from the many available options.

Well, my friend, you are not alone! Emotional eating is fairly common and "just trying to stop" is rarely successful.

Join Georgie and Christina in today's episode, which is the third and final installment of our Emotion Regulation series as we cover some of the more advanced skills that we teach our clients to help them leave behind emotional eating and binge eating.

Find Part 1 of the episode HERE.
Find Part 2 of the episode HERE.

Check out the graphic on Emotion Regulation tools here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZbhXbx4mmeuQKEYSA

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

We all have tapes that play in our heads or narratives in the background of our lives. The stories we tell ourselves cast us into roles and you can be certain that they impact how you feel, the choices you make day to day, and how you eat.

If you are a creative person, a writer, a poet, or artist, you probably have a really developed skill for weaving dramatic stories. You see imagery and emotion everywhere. On the other hand, if you are a person who's highly factual and logical, you may be less prone to emotional storytelling, but you still aren't immune.

Join Georgie as she explains how positive it can be to shift just one of our habitual stories. Unlike most of the behavior change and skill building we talk about on this show- which takes time and rehearsal- recognizing and changing those internal narratives is something that can quickly help you get unstuck (practically immediately).

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

Have you noticed a pattern in your life where you use food to solve all the things? Whether you are cold, tired, behind schedule or intimidated or unsure or angry, does your brain say "should we eat something?" Even if you aren't hungry at all?

This is exactly how emotional eating makes us act: We find ourselves using the same action (eating) to respond to any kind of feeling rather than stopping to discern what's actually happening and choosing a response from the many available options.

Well, my friend, you are not alone! Emotional eating is fairly common and "just trying to stop" is rarely successful.

Join Georgie and Christina in today's episode, which is part 2 of our Emotion Regulation series as we cover some of the more advanced skills that we teach our clients to help them leave behind emotional eating and binge eating.

Find Part 1 of the episode HERE.

Check out the graphic on Emotion Regulation tools here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZbhXbx4mmeuQKEYSA

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

We love when we get letters from listeners! Today, we want to share one that came in from longtime listener, Marissa.

Marissa has stopped binge eating thanks to following the skills she's learned from this podcast! However, she shared with us that she is still experiencing some challenges with managing her treats intake, particularly sugar. She has been working on experimenting and creating plans, but needs some more support.

Join Georgie and Christina as we celebrate Marissa's progress, troubleshoot the challenges she's been experiencing, and suggest ways she can stick to her plan even in our ever abundant food environment.

In the episode, you will hear us mention two other episodes from our other podcast, Confident Eaters that go a bit deeper into how to manage your treats intake. Check out "How to eat fewer treats without going on a diet" Part 1 and Part 2

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

Have you noticed a pattern in your life where you use food to solve all the things? Whether you are cold, tired, behind schedule or intimidated or unsure or angry, does your brain say "should we eat something?" Even if you aren't hungry at all?

This is exactly how emotional eating makes us act: We find ourselves using the same action (eating) to respond to any kind of feeling rather than stopping to discern what's actually happening and choosing a response from the many available options.

Well, my friend, you are not alone! Emotional eating is fairly common and "just trying to stop" is rarely successful.

Join Georgie and Christina in today's episode as we cover some of the more advanced skills that we teach our clients to help them leave behind emotional eating and binge eating.

Check out the graphic on Emotion Regulation tools here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZbhXbx4mmeuQKEYSA

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram

Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.

Winter is here! For many of us, it's a long stretch of the year—one that can throw a wrench in even the best-laid health plans. If you're someone who tries to stay active, eat well, and nurture your mental wellness throughout the year, you probably know that winter brings its own unique set of challenges.

Whether it's battling the winter blues, staying on track during holiday festivities, or simply managing the cold, winter can make healthy living feel more difficult. If you're feeling the seasonal struggle, you're not alone. But don’t worry—this episode is packed with practical, real-world tips to help you stay on course through the colder months.

Winter doesn’t have to be something we simply survive—it can be an opportunity to approach our health in a new, more sustainable way. Join Georgie and Christina for actionable steps, client stories, and personal insights that will help you navigate winter and come out the other side without derailing your health goals.

Tune in to learn how to thrive, not just survive, this winter!

We mentioned several "wintering" books in this episode. See the links below!
-How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days
-The Finnish Guide To Happiness
-The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you are want help to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 personalized attention, sign up at ConfidentEaters.com.