If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting, bingeing, and self-sabotage—wondering if it’s even possible to feel normal around food—this episode is for you. Elizabeth spent over 40 years trying everything to gain control over food, only to find herself more out of control than ever… until she took a completely different approach.

Her transformation didn’t just change the way she ate—it changed her entire life. And she’s here to share exactly how she did it.

From Binge to Balance: My Wild Ride to Food Freedom

A Story of Cookies, Chaos, and Finally Figuring It Out

Once upon a time (okay, not that long ago), my life was a whirlwind of binge eating, guilt, and an unhealthy relationship with food. If there was a buffet, I was there. If there were leftovers, I was the human vacuum. But today? Things are different. Not perfect—because, let’s be real, I still love cookies—but balanced. So, how did I get here? Buckle up, because this journey was anything but smooth.

The “All or Nothing” Diet Disaster

Like many, I lived by the all-or-nothing mindset: “I’m either on a diet, or I’m eating an entire cake.” It’s a fun ride—until it’s not. I spent years bouncing between restrictive eating and epic binges. Carrots one day, carbs the next. I was practically a human yo-yo.

Why? Because restriction always led to rebellion. The moment I told myself I couldn’t have chocolate, suddenly, I needed it. Like, right now. So, I’d white-knuckle my way through the week, only to faceplant into a mountain of snacks by Friday. Sound familiar?

The “Aha!” Moment (aka The Time I Realized I Wasn’t Broken)

One day, I finally got tired of the food rollercoaster. Not because I gained weight (been there, done that), but because I was exhausted. The guilt. The obsession. The constant mental math of “How many calories did I eat? How many do I have left?” I needed out.

Enter: The Middle Ground.

Instead of dieting, I started listening to my body. Revolutionary, right? I let myself eat what I wanted—without guilt. And guess what? When food wasn’t “forbidden,” I didn’t need to inhale an entire pizza in one sitting. Who knew?

Learning to Trust Myself (Without the Fear of Losing Control)

It wasn’t easy at first. The first time I let myself eat ice cream without the plan of “starting over tomorrow,” I thought the world might explode. But shockingly… nothing happened. I didn’t spiral into a never-ending binge. I just enjoyed it.

The real magic? When I stopped treating food like an enemy, it stopped controlling me. I learned to ask myself:

• Am I actually hungry, or just bored?
• Does this food sound good, or am I just eating it because it’s there?
• How do I want to feel after eating this?

Food is Just Food (Seriously, It’s Not That Deep)

Here’s the truth: One cookie won’t ruin your progress. One salad won’t make you instantly healthy. The key is consistency, not perfection. The moment I stopped treating every meal like a moral decision (“I was good today, I was bad today”), everything changed.

I eat pizza. I eat salad. I don’t count every calorie or stress over carbs. And you know what? I feel better than I ever did on any diet.

The Takeaway: Food Freedom is Possible (Even for Serial Snackers)

If you’re stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, I see you. I was you. And I promise, there’s a way out. It starts with letting go of extremes and learning to trust yourself again.

So go ahead—eat the cookie. Just maybe not the whole pack (unless you really want to).

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