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Hangry Thoughts

Hangry Thoughts

Hosted by: Abbey Roberts, MS, RD

Why the fork is nutrition, body image, and mental health so complicated?! If you're anything like me, you may be feeling hangry with all the conflicting information on the internet. Everyone seems to have a different...

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Episodes

12: "How do you handle the 'treat yourself' mentality with intuitive eating?"

Today's episode answers a common question Abbey receives from clients. Abbey discusses the third principle of intuitive eating, Making Peace with Food, and giving yourself unconditional permission to eat. She shares...
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11: Hangry with "Overweight? 5 reasons it's your fault" and Early 2000s Diet Culture

Grab your snack of choice and buckle up, because this weeks episode brings the hanger. Abbey digs into the book Die Fat or Get Tough - "blunt tips for how people can think like a fit person to finally lose weight and...
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BONUS Episode 10: Setting Boundaries, Holiday Diet Talk

Being around family and friends during the holidays means experiences with food are inevitable. It may also mean opening yourself up to food, weight, diet, and body talk. Figuring out how to deal with or address...
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09: Holiday Eating: Finding A Balance

This episode is for those who struggle with their relationship with food and body image, and feel this is exacerbated during the holidays. Abbey shares her own experiences and lets you in on the conversations and tips...
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08: Apple Cider Vinegar, The Quackery of Paul C. Bragg

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what about a glass of apple cider vinegar? As home remedies go, apple cider vinegar is fairly well-known — with supposed benefits ranging from increased energy to...
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07: Calories In vs Calories Out - The Secret Equation for Weight Loss?

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a pretty solid chance you’ve been told “all that matters is if you burn more calories than you consume". Theoretically, it makes sense you would lose weight if you’re...
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06: The Fitness Industry Paradox

What’s the greatest paradox about the fitness industry? Movement is meant to promote well-being and longevity, and yet the fitness industry actively encourages quick fixes, rigid plans, and comparisons. Similar to...
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05: Emotional vs. Binge Eating

Have you ever had the experience of eating because you’re bored? You’re not exactly hungry, but food sounds like the only interesting thing? I think most of us can relate! Abbey shares personal experiences and...
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04: BMI Is Bizarre and Icky

Ever wonder, "this equation makes no forking sense?!". Same. Where did BMI come from and why do we use it to measure how "healthy" a person is? Is BMI a valid tool? How else can we measure a person's health? Abbey...
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03: Sugar is Addictive?!

Do you feel addicted to sugar? Is sugar really as addictive as drugs? How do I stop binging on sugar? We cover it all in this episode. Uncover the facts on sugar addiction with Abbey as she summarizes the research and...
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02: Moderation and Being the Healthy Eater

"You can eat anything you want, so long as it's in moderation". Is this how you would describe your relationship with food? In episode 2, we dive into what it means to "be a healthy eater" and the many ways...
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Trailer - Hangry Thoughts

Why the fork is nutrition, body image, and mental health so complicated?! If you're anything like me, you may be feeling hangry with all the conflicting information on the internet. Everyone seems to have a different...
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