From Fad Diets to Food Freedom: My Journey of Nutritional Empowerment

In this episode of Chew On This, I share my personal journey from facing the brink of diabetes to discovering the liberating truths about nutrition and wellness. I discuss the pitfalls of fad dieting, the damaging cycle of restriction, and the critical importance of developing a positive relationship with food. Enjoy! 00:00:00 - Amal’s Wake-Up Call and the Mission of EQ 00:01:29 - Chew On This: Debunking Health Myths 00:02:19 - Childhood, Culture, and the Initial Struggle with Weight 00:04:02 - A Turning Point: Education and a New Relationship with Food 00:05:15 - The Philosophy of EQ: Balance, Enjoyment, and Transformation 00:06:14 - Sustaining Success: Beyond Weight Loss to Lifelong Wellness 00:07:13 - Reflections on Restriction: Embracing Nourishment Over Punishment 00:09:14 - The Role of Food in Life: Performance, Mental Health, and More 00:10:10 - Empowerment and the Path Ahead: An Invitation to Journey with Us Connect with us: Follow Amal: Instagram |  https://www.instagram.com/amal.wakim TikTok |  https://www.tiktok.com/@amal.wakim Follow Equalution: Instagram |  https://www.instagram.com/equalution TikTok |  https://www.tiktok.com/@equalution Learn more about Equalution: https://equalution.com/programs