Have you ever felt consumed by thoughts of food? Like an incessant craving that just won't quiet down? This experience has a name - "food noise."

Food noise is the relentless, intrusive preoccupation with eating highly palatable foods. For some, it can feel like a constant buzzing in the background that sabotages their best efforts to eat healthfully. Join us as we explore this phenomenon with Dr. Nina Crowley, a dietitian and health psychologist with nearly two decades in the field of obesity care.

Understand what contributes to food noise and why some people experience it more intensely than others. Discover strategies to turn down the volume on those disruptive food thoughts.

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Dr. Crowley's expertise in working with patients struggling with food noise, including those who have found relief through anti-obesity medications or bariatric surgery.

• Dr. Crowley's comprehensive definition of food noise, encompassing timing, content, intensity, and impact
• Whether food noise is a new phenomenon or has always existed
• The role our modern food environment plays in exacerbating food noise
• Exploring if a reduction in food noise could have downsides
• Tips for managing food noise through therapy, intuitive eating, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Personal perspectives from Jim, Holly, and Nina on their own experiences with food noise

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• In the Know with Nina Podcast
• Obesity Action Coalition and their Obesity Care Provider Locator

Connect with Nina Crowley on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/ninacrowley

Most people associate weight loss success with a number on the scale. But what if that narrow definition is holding us back from achieving true, lasting transformation? In this thought-provoking episode, weight loss experts Jim Hill and Holly Wyatt challenge the status quo, inviting us to rethink how we define and measure success.

Join Jim and Holly as they dive into the limitations of common success metrics like BMI and percentage of weight lost. You'll discover the powerful role mindset, functionality, and quality of life play in determining whether you've truly succeeded. Plus, get a glimpse into a new framework for holistically assessing progress that goes beyond just the digits.

Don't miss this paradigm-shifting conversation. Tune in to uncover a fresh perspective that could unlock your greatest weight loss breakthroughs yet.

Discussed on the episode:

• The surprising disconnect between medical definitions of success and what excites real people
• Why the weight loss medications of today are redefining what's possible - and why that raises new questions
• The three key "buckets" of success that go beyond just the scale
• How to measure progress in areas like mindset, functionality, and quality of life
• Why now is the time to rethink and expand your definition of weight loss success

Losing weight often means boring, bland meals. But what if you could lose weight and enjoy delicious, flavorful food? In this episode of Weight Loss And..., we explore the surprising science behind using herbs and spices to boost your weight loss efforts.

We're joined by Dr. Guy Johnson, a nutrition expert who has spent over 30 years studying the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices. He shares eye-opening research on how simple seasonings can rev up your metabolism, curb your appetite, and make healthy eating much more palatable.

Whether you're trying to cut calories, reduce sodium and fat, or simply eat more veggies, herbs and spices could be the missing ingredient in your weight loss plan. Get ready to rethink your relationship with the spice rack!

Tune in to discover easy ways to maximize the power of flavorful seasonings and start enjoying the weight loss process instead of dreading it.

• The surprising ways herbs and spices like red pepper, ginger, and cinnamon can increase calorie burn and reduce hunger
• How to use seasonings to make healthier foods (like veggies) more appealing and enjoyable to eat
• Tips for cutting back on salt, fat, and sugar by amping up the flavor with herbs and spices
• A "spice challenge" to try experimenting with 5 key seasonings for weight loss
• Insights into the personal spice preferences of our expert guest

• Johnson Nutrition Solutions
• McCormick Science Institute
• USDA MyPlate

Connect with Dr. Guy Johnson on Linkedin here: linkedin.com/in/guy-johnson-8140522