Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
How Common Is Disordered Eating in Fitness Culture?
Does Fitness Culture Attract Disordered Eating — or Cause It?
How Restriction and Obsession Become Normalized in Fitness Spaces
Discipline vs. Disordered Eating: How to Tell the Difference
How Fitness Messaging Impacts Body Image and Motivation
Why Fitness Competitions Often Lead to Extreme Binges
The Physical and Mental Costs of Extreme Dieting
Cheat Days Explained: Why They Backfire for So Many People
What Research Really Says About Cheat Days and Weight Control
How to Pursue Fitness Goals Without Triggering Disordered Eating
Reframing Exercise: From Changing Your Body to Experiencing It
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Michelle Carroll
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/michellecarroll
Website: www.michellecarroll.co.uk/
Podcast: Weightless Podcast
Course:Disordered Eating Informed
Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25240638/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22668844/
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)
Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
To enter:
Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
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While January is flooded with detoxes, fasting protocols, and SkinnyTok extremes that rarely last past a few weeks, this episode focuses on an evidence-based habit that actually supports satiety, blood sugar balance, gut health, and sustainable weight regulation. I break down why fiber is one of the most under-consumed nutrients despite its massive benefits — and why prioritizing it is a far better use of your energy than chasing restrictive trends.
This excerpt comes from Part 1, Chapter 2: Goodbye Diets, Hello Satiety and Your Healthiest Weight, and offers a grounded, realistic entry point into nourishing your body without falling back into diet culture traps.
The Hunger Crushing Combo Method:The Simple Secret to Eating Well Without Ever Dieting Again 
by Abbey Sharp RD

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
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abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
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📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)
😃 American friends! Goodreads is giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)
Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
To enter:
Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
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Here’s a rundown of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Why “diet season” fuels unrealistic and harmful weight loss expectations
A note on body autonomy and who this episode is (and isn’t) for
Jackie Kirschen’s personal journey with sustainable, non-restrictive weight loss
Why strict calorie counting often backfires in real life
The major inaccuracies in calorie calculators, food labels, and fitness trackers
How to create a calorie deficit without obsessively tracking
What crash dieting does to metabolism, muscle mass, and NEAT
Hunger hormones, food noise, and the psychology of restriction
Small, realistic habits that support long-term weight loss
Why weight loss is rarely just about food or willpower
The role of mindfulness and emotional regulation in eating behaviours
How the Hunger Crushing Combo framework supports sustainable weight loss goals
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12963943/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20058259/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34957939/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16002798/
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jackie Kirschen
Website: eatright4life.com
Podcast: Lose Weight Mindfully
Instagram: @the.mindful.nutritionist
Tiktok: @the.mindful.nutritionist
 
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with your mental or physical health, please work one-on-one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to
 eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Amazon Kindle
Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
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📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)
😃 American friends! Goodreads is giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)
Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
To enter:
Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Introduction
What Is the Yuka App and How Does It Work?
How Yuka Scores Food Products
Potential Benefits of Using the Yuka App
Limitations of the Nutri-Score System
Inconsistencies in Food Ratings
How Yuka Evaluates Food Additives
Understanding Additive Safety, Risk, and Dose
Organic Foods and Health Claims in Yuka’s Scoring
Issues With Yuka’s “Healthier Alternative” Suggestions
Is the Yuka App a Reliable Tool for Nutrition Decisions?
References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6583612/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10814746/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16985027/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23891579/
https://help.yuka.io/l/en
https://help.yuka.io/l/en/article/b5wkrfepnp-why-are-there-different-tariffs
https://help.yuka.io/l/en/article/whdil9afoj
 
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Amazon Kindle
Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
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📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)
😃 American friends! Goodreads is giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
Enter here: Goodreads Giveaway

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)
Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
To enter:
Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs
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TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
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Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
SkinnyTok & the Moralization of Thinness in the Ozempic Era
GLP-1s vs. Pro-Starvation Content: Where the Line Gets Dangerous
The Med-Spa Peptide Boom & the Risks of Unregulated Weight Loss Drugs
Extreme Biohacking: Diet Culture in a Tech Bro Disguise
When “Optimization” Becomes Disordered Eating for Men
Seed Oil Slander & the Push to Glorify Animal Fats
Why “Food as Sunscreen” Is Pseudoscience, Not Holistic Health
The Raw Milk Myth: Risky Nostalgia Disguised as Wellness
Why Fiber, Gut Health & Women’s Health Give Me Hope
Ending the Year Tired — But Not Defeated by Misinformation
 
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to www.eatingdisorderhope.com.

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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Amazon Kindle
Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
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📚 Goodreads Giveaway (Now – Jan 11)
😃 American friends! Goodreads is giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
Enter here: Goodreads Giveaway

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🇨🇦 Canadian Giveaway (Dec 22 – Jan 11)
Canadians, it’s your turn! We’re giving away 20 FREE copies of The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
To enter:
Create a Goodreads account (so you can leave a review later!)
Follow @abbeyskitchen on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
Share a photo of your favorite Hunger Crushing Combo on Instagram
Tag @abbeyskitchen and use #HungerCrushingComboMethod
Winners will be contacted via Instagram DMs
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neue theory

🥤FUEL SMARTER! Check out my 2-in-1 Plant-Based Probiotic Protein Powder, neue theory
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✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:
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📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:
Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
Protein 101 E-Book
👋 Follow me!
Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐