Intuitive eating and mindful wellness - are they the key to sustainable weight loss? If you've struggled with restrictive diets and yo-yo weight cycling, this episode is for you.

Join Holly and Jim as they sit down with renowned registered dietitian and nutritionist Bonnie Taub-Dix to explore a refreshing approach to food and body image. Bonnie, author of the bestselling book "Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You From Label To Table," shares her personal journey from dieting struggles to empowered eating.

Discover how intuitive eating can coexist with weight loss goals and learn practical strategies to tune into your body's natural hunger cues. This episode promises to change the way you think about food, dieting, and your relationship with your body.

• The surprising truth about "good" and "bad" foods
• How to set yourself free from the dieting mentality
• The unexpected link between physical activity and appetite regulation
• Practical tips for dealing with emotional eating
• Why dressing the body you have now is crucial for your weight loss journey
• The power of "diluting" your favorite indulgences
• How keeping a food journal can reveal hidden eating patterns
• The real reason Bonnie changed her mind about dietary fat

• "Intuitive Eating" by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
• Bonnie Taub-Dix's website: betterthandieting.com
• Bonnie's book: "Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You From Label To Table"

Connect with Bonnie Taub-Dix on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/bonnietaubdix

Think you know everything about weight loss? Get ready to put your knowledge to the test!

In this episode of Weight Loss And..., Jim and Holly serve up a fun quiz designed to challenge common misconceptions and reveal surprising truths about weight loss. From metabolism myths to exercise enigmas, each question offers a chance to learn something new.

Are you ready to gauge your weight loss IQ? Join Jim and Holly as they dive into tricky topics, debate controversial claims, and share the latest science. You might be surprised by some of the answers - and walk away with fresh insights to power your own weight loss journey.

Discussed on the episode:

• The surprising truth about converting fat to muscle
• Which burns more calories - running or walking?
• The real impact of eating late at night on weight gain
• Can you lose weight through exercise alone?
• The country with the highest obesity rate (it's not the U.S.!)
• Whether drinking water actually helps with weight loss
• If detoxes and cleanses live up to the hype
• Whether breakfast is truly the most important meal for weight loss

Are you struggling to lose weight despite trying every diet under the sun? The answer to your weight loss woes might be hiding in your gut. Jim and Holly dive deep into the fascinating world of the microbiome with world-renowned expert Professor Jack Gilbert.

Professor Gilbert reveals how the trillions of tiny microbes living in your gut could be the key to unlocking sustainable weight loss. Discover why your microbiome might be more powerful than your genes in determining your weight, and learn practical strategies to cultivate a diverse, healthy gut ecosystem that supports your weight loss goals.

• Why the bacteria in your gut could be more predictive of obesity than your genetics
• The surprising link between exercise and your microbiome
• How your microbiome influences hunger, cravings, and metabolism
• The truth about probiotics and prebiotics - which one should you really be taking?
• The "1% rule" for sustainable weight loss
• Why losing weight too quickly could backfire (and how your microbiome plays a role)
• The unexpected benefits of fermented foods for weight loss
• Professor Gilbert's personal diet tips for cultivating a healthy microbiome

• Dirt Is Good

Connect with Professor Jack Gilbert on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/drjackagilbert