It’s easy to feel like you’re constantly getting new rules about what to eat, how much to eat, and what your body should look like, especially as you move through midlife and your body begins to change. But what if the answer isn’t another diet or set of restrictions, but learning to listen to and nourish your body instead? That’s exactly what I wanted to explore with registered dietitian and women’s wellness expert Lee Cotton as we talk about how our relationship with food evolves, how our nutritional needs change in midlife, and what it looks like to nourish ourselves without all the rules and restrictions.Together, we unpack the noise around protein, carbohydrates, gut health, and supplements while exploring what a non-diet approach can actually look like in everyday life. You’ll walk away with practical ways to advocate for your health, bring more variety and enjoyment to your plate, and let go of some of the food rules you may have been carrying for years.

You’ll Learn:

• How to recognize the food stories you may have carried from childhood and begin creating a different relationship with food
• Why your nutritional needs change with age and how to approach those changes without automatically turning to restriction
• Ways to move beyond the “protein is everything” mindset and make room for carbohydrates, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and variety
• What gut health and the microbiome have to do with overall well-being and why variety matters
• How to stop using exercise as permission to eat and reconnect movement with enjoyment and self-care
• Practical strategies for becoming your own health advocate, including asking questions, understanding your labs, and seeking qualified nutrition advice
• What a non-diet approach really means and how allowing all foods can create more freedom, awareness, and enjoyment around eating

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Get Lee’s new book, Nourishing Perspective: Reconnect with Your Inner Voice and Harmonize Your Relationship with Food:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTTTBDTK/ 

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