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Key Takeaways:
[:10] Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson’s career briefing
[2:44] How did Dr. Thompson become an expert in the psychology of eating?
[4:15] Dr. Thompson was surprised to learn that food was harder to kick than drugs.
[5:45] With food addiction, you can still be somewhat functional.
[6:50] There’s a common myth about obesity and weight loss.
[8:30] Research shows addiction is not in the substance.
[9:45] How would someone know if they’re susceptible to addiction?
[12:21] Dr. Thompson’s Bright Line Eating program works with people who are higher on the susceptibility scale and need a different kind of approach to overcome food addiction.
[14:01] What is the willpower gap?
[16:12] You need to get your food right to achieve a healthy weight.
[17:30] If you want to get your food right, it’s not about learning what to eat — the issue is implementation over the long term.
[20:44] What’s the connection between self-worth and food?
[22:20] The sugary, processed foods we’re eating drive powerful cravings and insatiable eating.
[25:09] You have to get your food straight first and then your self-worth fills up on its own.
[26:12] Get Dr. Thompson’s free report on three huge mistakes you make in weight loss and what you can do about them.
[28:17] Fact: the true cause of weight gain is not calories, it’s food intolerance.
[29:05] Listener’s question: I’m perfect throughout the day, but at night, I find myself in bed eating ice-cream. What do I do?
[29:54] Use a food journal and don’t bring the enemy into the house.
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