Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #99: Top Tips for Eating without Guilt in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Michelle May, MD.
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Andrea Donsky is a nutritionist, menopause educator, researcher, and co-founder of wearemorphous.com. In this interview, she talks with Dr. Michelle May a former family physician, recovered yo-yo dieter, and founder of amihungry.com. She facilitates mindful eating programs and training for practitioners. She is also an associate professor at Arizona State University.
Key Takeaways from the Podcast
- Andrea Donsky and Dr. Michelle May discuss their shared experiences of growing up in an era focused on weight loss, calorie counting, and dieting.
- Mindful eating is defined as eating with intention and attention, focusing on internal cues of hunger, satiety, enjoyment, and satisfaction rather than external rules or restrictions.
- Mindful eating is similar to intuitive eating, with both approaches emphasizing an "inside-out" process of reconnecting with the body's natural signals1.
- Emotional and mindless eating are common challenges, often triggered by stress, boredom, or other unmet needs. Pausing to check in with physical, mental, and emotional states can help identify the root cause.
- Strategies for mindful eating include:
- Pausing to check in on physical hunger cues, thoughts, and emotions before eating
- Redirecting attention to other activities when not physically hungry
- Exploring the underlying reasons for wanting to eat, such as boredom or stress, and finding alternative ways to address those needs
- Using deep breathing to calm the nervous system before eating
- Avoid using exercise as punishment or to "earn" the right to eat, as this can create an unhealthy relationship with food and movement.
Visit Dr. Michelle May's website: amihungry.com
Dr. May's book series: Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat can be purchased on Amazon.
Dr. May's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleMayMD
Dr. Michelle May is a former family physician and recovered yo-yo dieter. She is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training at www.AmIHungry.com. Over 800 wellness professionals have been trained to offer Am I Hun
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