Overcoming Food Addiction to Lose Weight | Bright Line Eating - Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

[@NutritionwithJudy]

You can find Dr. Thompson's book Rezoom book here: amzn.to/3lEGNV2

[@LadyEdHD805]

Thank you so much for this information. It’s validation that abstinence of these unhealthy foods isn’t a disorder, it’s not only acceptable it’s encouraged! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mariah8197]

I just want to say, please NEVER STOP with the food addiction content. ITS HELPING ME SM. I can’t wait for more videos on this!!You’re the my favorite leader in this community. Because you cover so many different things, but this is so deep rooted yet overlooked.

[@britter1955]

I totally agree!! Thank you so much Judy ❤️❤️

[@NutritionwithJudy]

I struggled with an eating disorder (and a lot of it is always more than just food) and so I will always share info on having true healing with food. Thank you for your support!

[@zeldasheldon1]

Great vid. I love her. I'm following the Bright Line Eating program. At week 5 I've released 11 pounds so far, fitting into my clothes so much better and it's awesome. I'm an 8/10 on susceptibility scale and feeling so good. Dr Susan Thompson is so right - you get to eat the right food and SO MUCH of the right FOOD without cravings or hunger cos another BIG meal of beautiful whole food is coming up soon so it's easy to just relax, have a big glass of water and stay bright.

[@donnagrant950]

I have tried similar eating plans but carnivore is the only one that let me out of food torture.

[@1plus1equals25]

Wow! I'm only 4 minutes in to the video, and am on the edge of my seat to hear more! She doesnt waste any time telling her story, and she's not the first person I have heard say that crack was easier to give up than carbs. Back to the video! Thanks, Judy, keep up the good work. 👍

[@rosannacudmore2049]

Me too!!

[@NutritionwithJudy]

She's great and I'm glad she shares how carbs and sugar are more difficult to stop than drugs!

[@johnp7739]

I've heard similar stories about porn being a harder addiction to break than hard drugs. It's scary how many common, legal things are addictive in the modern world.

[@kristivice5537]

Susan Pierce Thompson is amazing. It is worth your time to check out her videos. I have followed her, joined her online group and attending a weekend seminar with her. She says things that no one else does…. for example, trauma is not necessary to develop a food addiction. It is enough to just eat too much sugar! This happened to me as a baby! She is plant based, but her diet works for paleo-based people also. I follow her plan on a strict autoimmune paleo plan, this means that I do not limit the fat, and I have been super successful.

[@judyrobinson5044]

I will take the quiz but am sure I already know I am addicted to food. I DO disagree about fruit though! Just a couple of bites of an apple with trigger uncontrolled addiction to eating sweet fruit. Another apple or it leads to the worse flour/sugar foods. It just does!

[@johnp7739]

I agree. I've gone to places where you can pick your own fresh fruit and eaten lots of it...then bought ice cream or cobblers they made with the same fruit afterwards. The plain fruit did nothing for my appetite or cravings except maybe increase them.

[@judyrobinson5044]

@@johnp7739 Exactly. And for me the best approach is do not even eat ONE bite of fruit---Period. I am one who does best just not having ANY sweet thing in my mouth.

[@ElleCoyote]

Fruit is a trigger for me also.

[@DarkVortex6000]

Thank you for this interview! I haven't touched junk food in years but I can even overeat cabbage. I've been waiting for someone to bring up the topic of food addiction in the context of a carnivore diet. I bought the Rezoom book yesterday and have been reading it nonstop. Dr. Thompson's message complements the wisdom I've gained from my own journey from paleo to carnivore and beyond. I now do 3 days of strict keto-carnivore (food prepared and exact amounts measured before the start of the 4-day plan) which satisfies the Controller part of my brain. This is followed by a fourth day where I eat eggs, dairy, a huge salad, and whole bar of dark chocolate (all the things I keep coming back to but can't regulate or feel good eating on a daily basis). I eat ad libitum for 5-6 hours on that 4th day (about 2000 calories total). Thus, I also get to satisfy the Indulger part of my brain. Then, after the end of the eating window on the fourth day, I do a 2-hour blissfully carb-fueled workout and fast for 20 hours before starting back on day 1 with strict keto-carnivore. All the food is planned ahead of time, like in the Bright Line Eating program. Works great for me and is the best of both worlds!!

[@NutritionwithJudy]

If you found what works for you and for the long-term, that's a win. Our eating patterns and styles will differ because of our physical and emotional relationships with food/body!

[@johnp7739]

You're the first cabbage addict I've come across. I assume it's cooked with ham/bacon (or butter/oil) and seasoned really well? Don't get me wrong--it can be tasty if cooked like that, but never something I've really craved.

[@davidsalvador6031]

Judy I want you to know that after being helped so much by you🙂 and your content💯 I started spreading the word to those near me that could need hearing your wisdom and now you've got quite a grateful and thankful fan base here in Spain.🙏 know you're very loved and appreciated here, keep up the great work and saludos from Barcelona, Spain!! 🇪🇦🍻

[@SD-pv6fr]

I’m a bright line eater and subscriber to the BLE program. Love this interview you both did a great job!🎉🎉

[@sabincioflec8413]

I love your guests but I don't agree here with a lot of stuff. Fruits, for me at least, can be highly addictive. Sweet fruits and the stuff that was bred to have way too much fructose. I'm fine with wild Blueberries or cranberries, but bananas and apples way too much fructose. Also after your interview with...I forgot his name, I added a bunch of fermented foods and they do a world of difference in cravings. I suspect I had too little good bacteria and too much gram negative bacteria and that's why even saturated fats were bad for me.

[@eucalyptustrees]

Thanks for this podcast. I’d lost a lot of weight on keto, then carnivore. It had been 3 years or so, Then my spouse died and my old bad habits returned. This seems to explain why and I feel like maybe I can reset my relationship with food again and get back to healthy..

[@ladynymue]

I did Bright Line Eating years ago and while I got a lot out of her book regarding her teachings about the brain and addictive behavior, I have to say, her program left me starving. It is a very calorie restrictive diet and I dont think its realistic or healthy. I felt very lost after it became unsustainable. I knew I had a problem but I wasn't given a reasonable solution from the "expert" who seemed to have so much knowledge about it. I'm so greatful to find meat based which has helped my addictive brain while not keeping my calories too low to enjoy life.

[@pato7274]

I was about to be negative with this but then at about 53:08 - 53:31 she softened her steel-trap approach with a little flexibility allowing for individuals’ personal experience. Much better imo.

[@ellek6505]

If you'd been through what she's been through, it might take a steel trap to free you too.

[@brianfiori4610]

I have almost exactly the same background (alcohol & crack addictions, 3pack a day smoking, etc.) as Dr. Thompson, as she explained. I lost 100 pounds, have been sober for 6 years, and am in the best shape since a teen at age 46. Now, I'm getting into Nutrition Coaching to help people like us :). I've found the same issues with food (to date).

[@cjaneAlaska]

My doctor recommended this lady and brightline. I couldn’t get into her book but I believe in the concept. Maybe I’ll try again. Food addiction is real and seems to be my biggest problem

[@ccc369]

Phenomenal podcast. Food addiction is the most serious current health issue.

[@ceceliamanalim715]

I love Dr Susan P Thompson i first watched her with Mr Lewis Howes interview

[@IndigoAwakener]

Very enjoyable guest! Thank you for bringing her to our attention! 🤗

[@AlonzoThomas-i8i]

Love the concept of battling food addiction being a great life teacher. Anyone know which of her books speak to this concept most?

[@susanitasandia5065]

I've been waiting for another interview from you Judy. I love every one of them. I have a friend who's been doing this diet for a couple of years. He lost his extra 64 pounds. He's a 32 year recovered alcoholic and goes to AA several times a week. It works for him. But he farts a lot! Lentils are a significant part of his Bright Line food choices.

[@lunch9113]

Judy! Have you ever heard of prolonged fasting before in conjuction with a nourishing animal food based diet? The fasting helps the organs clean, the cells recycle and etc etc. It's not studied the best. But you may like to research one day or something. Thanks for all your hard work and information you put out!!

[@sandramoore8903]

When you talk about eating whole foods, you should mention eating the skins, which has most of the vitamins and fiber in the item...But you have to be careful of how the food is raised... Insecticides. I wish you would talk about boredom, depression, loneliness, which also contributes to eating.

[@sorshae.elsbernd6132]

I've been doing Bright Line Eating for 5 years. I initially got down from 236 to 155, but never had the energy rush that others described. I continued to fight with fatigue the whole time. Then perimenopause hit and I'm back up in the 190s and keeping my lines bright felt completely impossible. I'm now doing carnivore and still consider myself a Bright Lifer. Dr. Susan is so compassionate and helpful and brings so many helpful tools to someone like me. Thank you for doing this interview.

[@mattm3551]

interesting conversation Judy...thanks!

[@ormandhunter5062]

The multiple insulin spikes daily on the SAD diet, causes an internal belief that you need to eat at least three times a day, plus snacks! When your glucose drops, you’re hungry, feel drained and need a fix of glucose. I’ve been on the keto/carnivore diet for five plus years. As my body has gotten more clean, it tells me by digestive issues, joint inflammation, fatigue and brain fog, almost instantly. Im still struggling with eating clean carnivore, but when I’m successful, I feel so much better!

[@NutritionwithJudy]

Always take it day by day. Find the way that helps you eat consistently and for the long-term.

[@danawaisner4537]

Thank you that you don’t just interview people that think identically as you. This inspired me to buy her book and start bright line eating. I’m two weeks in and have lost 12 lbs and feel great.

[@khristines4007]

In order to do Bright Line eating, I guess to get a meal plan, do you have to buy a membership. Is it expensive??

[@zeldasheldon1]

Congrats. 12 pounds in 2 weeks is amazing. I dropped 7 my first 2 weeks.

[@danawaisner4537]

@@khristines4007 I’m sorry, I just now saw this. I just bought her book follow her on KZbin. I did not subscribe to her company, bootcamp, or any other thing I had to pay money. I just bought food and followed her plan. Pinterest has one shot guidelines and recipes that were helpful.

[@baileymoslinger9109]

Listened earlier on Spotify, just wanted to say what a great episode! Thanks for all the work you both do!

[@NutritionwithJudy]

So glad to hear!

[@Carniekelly]

I loved her book! Everyone is addicted to something ( in my opinion) food, love, Cigarettes, alcohol, etc. its a fight that we can handle, for me, it is priority along with the rewards

[@mariebarker1797]

I'm addicted to your content! lol Thanks for another informative video.

[@juliemann6628]

Amazing conversation Judy. I love that you always offer these wonderful conversations!

[@ssk363]

Thank you ,Judy, for always bringing us the best content, you always have such insightful content, truly amazes me, I always look forward to your new videos, they help me a lot, especially the midset ones!

[@ssk363]

Plus , it is very interesting too!

[@missygee6155]

Omg!! I am all the above: caretaker, isolator, rebel! Ha ha, don't tell me what to do!! Lol. Signed up. Thanks for this Judy!

[@NutritionwithJudy]

Find the balance that works for you. if you ever find it too restrictive or if meat-only works for you, then acknowledge it too!

[@karigranger3120]

This isso helpful.So many points you've raised that I've never heard of before.I want to learn more! Maybe there is hope for me after all.

[@Qaboosable]

Whole grain brown rice not a drug? Oh, bless your heart, dear.

[@thishandleistaken2023]

Thank you for this insightful content, 30 years ago as an obese teen I began jogging and became slim, to this day I struggle with food cravings, mostly sugar and flour stuff. =-0

[@Pilarfitvegas]

Love the food addiction content

[@cjaneAlaska]

The trick is to figure out what works for you. If what she says doesn’t work for you, don’t do it. Doesn’t mean either way is wrong, just wrong for you. Parts of what she is saying totally apply to me, parts do not… it’s all an individual journey

[@slowcarbgirl9627]

Mind blowing 🤯

[@mjdailamy4550]

I can never go back to eating fruits I may once every few weeks put 2 ounces of celery in my mouth or eat a reddish or two and use a bit of onion as a tenderizer in my kabobs, but that's about it.

[@thelandsavior402]

Im Doom Judy... I had mid food arthritis. I dont want to get surgery 😭

[@cesarwarrior3723]

Every Brain a universe, every body a condition, every food you put in your body in the past a condition, So the best thing to do is evaluate your body, evaluate your mind, and thus better understand the before and now, because if you're not well, it's a clear sign that you were eating wrong, and very wrong, think if you're better now or before of change helps a lot to understand your body better, I disagree about fruits, they definitely trigger the brain's receptors to come back with sugar addictions, I prefer to stay away from them, Gratitude for Susan Peirce Thompson and Judy

[@katiem400]

I am finding keto/carnivore quite triggering regarding my eating disorder. I thought if I just cut out the sugar, can't have it, I'd stop bingeing; not the case, I'm ravenous, I'll eat and eat and don't seem to fill full, even with just beef and water. Withdrawal is brutal, Sugar cravings are very intense. And When I give in it triggera a massive binge, like I can't get enough sweet stuff in, way more than before. My eating disorder is more out of control trying to go keto/carnivore than ever. Has anyone else found this to be the case? Or does anyone have any tips?

[@katiem400]

@@mamatlacuacha thanks for sharing your experience. I'm getting so frustrated with myself. I'll try adding more salt or perhaps dirty keto - I can see how that might be less of a shock to the system. Thank you x

[@Paul-Weston]

Both my parents were alcoholics, but I'm not really addictive at all.

[@valeriewitt7015]

I wonder if she was in FA a 12 step food program?

[@ellek6505]

She was 12 step for a very long time, a very severely restrictive 12-step food addiction program but she has never identified which one it is.

[@andrecorinne8718]

Yep.step one is to realise you have an addiction even when we mean well like we need this or that to eat well then .........we go overboard

[@janicerosebrugh2127]

Love it ❣️🇨🇦

[@MrRRSODL]

I don't buy it, too much self promoting in my view. Isn't this about counting grams instead of calories? I'm a reversed diabetic through ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting and that works for me and I'm definitely a food addict.

[@CreativeQueen89]

Are any vegetables ok?

[@karengargiulo7285]

How can you never eat a piece of chocolate again?

[@gardengirl694]

I’m 4 months into carnivore. First few months I lost 45 lbs. Last two months I have lost 2 lbs. now this makes me think maybe I need to change things up and follow this. Sigh…

[@NutritionwithJudy]

I don't think her overlying message is to follow her protocol but to fight the deep seated issues we have with food. If we are overindulging maybe just eating meat-based meals and no snacks is a start to heal further.

[@gardengirl694]

@@NutritionwithJudy Thank you for responding. I understand what you’re saying. I know that I don’t feel good and I have autoimmune problems when I eat other things than meat. I’m just frustrated. I was doing fasting and I was literally suffering so I stopped doing that but then my weight loss completely stopped as well. I’m not snacking I’m 100% meat mostly beef. However… Coffee is my friend with cream and a little Stevia. But it feels like when you give up so much keeping one thing isn’t horrible.

[@egrizzle09]

Do you measure besides just weight? Your body might be changing even if you're not losing weight!

[@gardengirl694]

@@egrizzle09 yes I did. I have lost inches from the first two months.

[@cesarwarrior3723]

@@egrizzle09 Yes, I agree because this happens to many people, the body is very intelligent, everything at the right time, Imagine 10 years of eating wrong, or 20 years or 40 years or 60 years, the body needs time to restore itself and get rid of wrong conditioning.

[@johnmirbach2338]

🤓🖖✌️👍👌😎

[@safffff1000]

I have no comprehension of that. To work out is hard, pain and suffering. To go get an education, forcing one to study and spend money is hard. Losing weight is nothing just stop eating for some days, no spending money, no cooking, no clean up.

[@denisedecker7330]

With people with hormone problems or a tumor it doesn't matter if you don't eat you will not lose weight. They've got evidence of people in hospital where they're actually monitoring their breath for calorie expenditure and find out that if they are low in calories they're metabolism slows down to meet that need. Not only that but then you end up destroying your metabolism for years to come.

[@safffff1000]

@@denisedecker7330 Fat people always use the rare condition for an excuse. I'm talking about the vast majority. To every situation you can always find the rare exception. It's easy to not eat, no work.

[@denisedecker7330]

@@safffff1000 Well I'm not fat... I've been carnivorous for 28 months... But most Americans are metabolically unfit. Are way of living right now causes people to have huge cortisol spikes which can lead to visceral fat. That's not the exception! That's 75% of the American population. And you don't have to be fat to have visceral fat.

[@denisedecker7330]

@@safffff1000 And that information came from Dr Paul Mason who is a physician to numerous Olympic and professional athletes.

[@gardengirl694]

@@denisedecker7330 It’s not just Americans. Have you taken a look at Europe lately? They have the same problem