220. How Tracking Macros Turned Toxic for Jaimie (and the Food Freedom She Finally Found!)

"I would cry almost every day because of how hungry I was, but I didn't have enough macros to eat what I needed." If you've been tracking macros, calories, or points, and you are starting to feel like it's taking over your life, this episode is for you. And even if you don't track, but find yourself thinking about food constantly or that you're failing when you're not following a food plan perfectly, this conversation will resonate. In this episode we get to hear from Jaimie, a fellow Rebel, who has experienced a 180 in her relationship with food after years of obsessing over numbers. Jaimie shares how food feels less loud now and how she's back to doing things she loves and food no longer dictates her mood, her day, or her self worth. My conversation with Jaimie paints a clear picture of how something that seems harmless like tracking macros can slowly chip away at your joy, your body trust, and your relationship with food. BUT Jaimie's story also shows what food freedom looks like on the other side! What You’ll Learn : How Diet Culture conditions us to ignore our body cues and dismiss our feelings of dieting overwhelm Why we keep dieting even when we know it isn't healthy How to shift away from food guilt and move away from tracking What Jaimie has done to stay grounded and not return to her old habits What the journey to food freedom has looked like for Jaimie (and why it's possible for you too!) If you are tired of thinking about food all the time, Jaimie's story will give you hope that a more peaceful and intuitive relationship with food is possible. Thank you to Jaimie for sharing so vulnerably so others may be able to break away from tracking and experience food freedom like she has. Struggling with food, but not sure where to start? You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started. Come back next week for another episode and connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel