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Why Diets Fail: How to Eat More, Stress Less & Find Food Freedom (Throwback Episode)

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The Truth About Dieting: Breaking Free from the Hunger-Overeating Cycle


Are you constantly feeling hungry, then overeating, only to feel guilty afterward? You’re not alone. In this episode of The StrongHer Way, Alisha Carlson unpacks the common struggle between hunger, restriction, and overeating. She exposes the flaws in traditional dieting, explains why women often need more food than they think, and shares practical strategies for developing a healthy, guilt-free relationship with food. If you’re ready to ditch the diet cycle and embrace food freedom, this conversation is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🍽️ Why dieting often backfires and leads to binge eating
⚖️ The truth about hunger, metabolism, and why women need more food than diets suggest
🧠 How to rewire your mindset around food and body image
🚫 Why guilt and self-blame are keeping you stuck in an unhealthy cycle
💡 Actionable steps to improve satiety, balance nutrition, and stop the food struggle

Resources & Links:
🔗 Visit AlishaCarlson.com for coaching, courses, and more
📩 Follow Alisha on Instagram: @alishacarlson_
🎧 Listen & Subscribe to The StrongHer Way on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Your Favorite Podcast App

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