The 2nd Annual Online Eating Psychology Conference started today and I thought I’d share some gems from Marc David’s opening interview. Marc is the Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating and the host of the 2nd Annual Online Eating Psychology Conference. He shared this:
My mission is to expand eating psychology so it’s for everyone
I have an inclusive approach and I have invited speakers and thought leaders with diverse viewpoints
I have invited people who care and who bring something special to their work
Marc says we need to handle eating challenges, emotional eating, body image issues, mood, digestion, immunity, fatigue etc. so “we can step forward into our greatness and give our gifts in this world”
Marc shared an example of 40 year old client who had digestive issues, was a binge eater, was constipated, had a low mood, got coughs and colds, needed to lose 20 lbs. She had tried everything and nothing worked. He looked at her diet which was extremely low in fat. He shared this “When you go low fat, binge eating is common.” When he said “You need to eat more fat, she had a horrified look. She had toxic belief that fat was bad for her. It’s an outdated belief but she had a fear of fat.” He had to work with her at a psychological level – suggesting a little bit of olive oil on her salad, eating an avocado and taking a fish oil supplement. She made the changes and she lost 14 lbs over the course of 3 months.
I really enjoyed his principles of “dynamic eating psychology” (a term Marc David coined):
- Food is a doorway and our relationship with food is a doorway to see what is there. He says “Stop fighting yourself and stop hating yourself and walk through the door and be a little curious. Insights will start to happen”
- Food is a great teacher. For example, I hate my job, I’m unhappy, something is out of balance.
- Every symptom has a deeper meaning and message
- You are here to heal – you could tweak someone’s diet and it can help, sometimes you need to do more
- Our life has a bigger purpose and higher calling – our eating challenges are here to move us in the right direction, help us get better and grow
- The more we can become personally empowered the more we can reach our metabolic potential. As you become the best possible person you can be, you have the best chance for the body to reach it’s potential.
- Food is love, energy, information and nutrition.
Marc says “We are banding together and bringing together experts to find a better way to eat.”
I am thrilled that I am one of the featured experts in the 2nd Annual Online Eating Psychology Conference on July 21 – 26, 2014.
My interview plays tomorrow July 22 and is called: “The amazing amino acids for eliminating anxiety and emotional eating.” Could your anxiety and emotional eating be a brain chemical imbalance? And how do we address this with the amazing amino acids and other key nutrients
Join me, along with Marc David, as he interviews over 45+ experts in eating psychology, embodiment, weight, health, and nutrition. Get ready to hear some great insights and information that will advance your understanding of eating psychology and personal transformation in this one-of-a-kind virtual conference!
Here are a few gems from other speakers on day 1.
Dr. Mark Hyman, founder of the Ultrawellness Center, and author of the new book “The Blood Solution 10 day Detox Diet” shared this in his interview:
We have bought it hook line and sinker that we have to eat less and exercise more i.e. it’s your fault that you’re fat
The science now shows that all calories are not the same and certain foods are addictive
When we outsource our cooking to food corporations we will get sick. We have to learn how to cook. We have to eat real food! Eat an avocado – it doesn’t have a barcode on it and it doesn’t have an ingredient list. If something has an ingedient list it’s probably not that great for you!
Amy Pershing’s topic is “The Psychology of Binge Eating” and she shared:
Binge eating is not a willpower issue
Causes are profoundly varied – genetics, trauma, dieting, weight-related bullying, mood disorders like anxiety and depression
5 million adults 18 years and older ie 3.5 % of women and 2% of men, meet the criteria for BED (binge eating disorder)
You can sign up for the 2nd Annual Online Eating Psychology Conference for FREE here: https://ipe.isrefer.com/go/2ndepoc/trudyscott/
Sounds like a fascinating conference Trudy about a subject we all take part in in some form or fashion daily.
Wow! This is some powerful stuff, Trudy!
This was an eye-opener for me… “When you go low fat, binge eating is common.”
PJ
PJ
I’m so glad this was eye-opening. Too many people are still eating low-fat or zero-fat and it’s so harmful. As Marc said it has a huge impact on binge-eating. It also affects sex hormone levels and can contribute to PMS and depression and anxiety. It can also affect blood sugar levels – we need healthy fats and proteins to keep our blood sugar stable and our mood even.
Another thing to consider – low-fat/zero-fat processed foods are loaded with sugar!
Trudy
Thank you for sharing this Trudy. You always do such a great job pulling together the nuggets from events like this. And how wonderful that you can share your wonderful information with this great audience.
So glad you enjoyed this Mira!
Wonderful to see this collective of amazing people coming together to discuss this important issue Trudy – including you! I love this “The more we can become personally empowered the more we can reach our metabolic potential. As you become the best possible person you can be, you have the best chance for the body to reach it’s potential.” Any wonder some of the world’s best motivators and peak performance coaches such as Tony Robbins have strong physicality too.
So true Heidi!
I’ve been told before by a nutritionist that low-fat causes cravings and binge eating. Who knew? I think this is a profound statement about the intricate balance of the body’s chemistry and how much we do NOT know.
You’re right Sue – so many people are still fat-phobic and it’s a big problem!
Such an important topic. Too many people with body image issues who are beautiful exactly as they are, yet can’t see it.
So true Jessica!
The more often these conversations take place and the more publicity they obtain the better. Too many people just do not
understand the difference between the food they eat and nutrition and health.
What a great event, Trudy! So many fabulous speakers (yourself included) and topics.