Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Knowing what you “should” eat and actually doing it consistently are two very different things.
Diet culture tells us healthy eating is simple: get the meal plan, learn the rules, summon enough willpower, and make the “right” choice every time. Then, when real life inevitably gets in the way, we blame ourselves for lacking discipline.
But human behaviour does not work like that.
In this video, I’m unpacking the psychology behind our food choices, why cravings and old habits can feel so powerful, and why motivation alone is rarely enough to create lasting change. We’ll look at what behaviour change science actually tells us about the gap between knowing and doing, and how factors like stress, environment, routines, food access, reward, and automatic habits influence what ends up on our plate.
Most importantly, I’m sharing practical ways to make supportive choices easier without relying on perfection, shame, or white knuckling your way through another diet plan.
Because sustainable healthy eating is not about becoming more disciplined. It’s about creating the skills, routines, supports, and environment that make the behaviour you want easier to return to.
If you want more practical strategies for reaching your nutrition goals without obsessing over food or relying on willpower alone, check out my book The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
Leave me a comment with the habit you’ve struggled the most to make stick.
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openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/How-are-habits-formed-Modelling-habit/99783513802346
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6042864
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A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a qualified health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my videos) as educational, not as individualized recommendations or medical advice.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek support from a qualified health care provider or visit nedic.ca (Canada) or eatingdisorderhope.com/.
5) Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
💬 If you enjoyed this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
Knowing what you “should” eat and actually doing it consistently are two very different things.
Diet culture tells us healthy eating is simple: get the meal plan, learn the rules, summon enough willpower, and make the “right” choice every time. Then, when real life inevitably gets in the way, we blame ourselves for lacking discipline.
But human behaviour does not work like that.
In this video, I’m unpacking the psychology behind our food choices, why cravings and old habits can feel so powerful, and why motivation alone is rarely enough to create lasting change. We’ll look at what behaviour change science actually tells us about the gap between knowing and doing, and how factors like stress, environment, routines, food access, reward, and automatic habits influence what ends up on our plate.
Most importantly, I’m sharing practical ways to make supportive choices easier without relying on perfection, shame, or white knuckling your way through another diet plan.
Because sustainable healthy eating is not about becoming more disciplined. It’s about creating the skills, routines, supports, and environment that make the behaviour you want easier to return to.
If you want more practical strategies for reaching your nutrition goals without obsessing over food or relying on willpower alone, check out my book The Hunger Crushing Combo Method.
Leave me a comment with the habit you’ve struggled the most to make stick.
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
openresearch.surrey.ac.uk/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/How-are-habits-formed-Modelling-habit/99783513802346
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6042864
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
abbeyskitchen.com/coaching
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
abbeyskitchen.com/coaching
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
abbeyskitchen.com/coaching
📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeysharprd
Instagram: instagram.com/abbeysharprd
TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbeysharprd
Facebook: facebook.com/abbeysharprd
Pinterest: ca.pinterest.com/abbeysharprd
🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
abbeyskitchen.com
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a qualified health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my videos) as educational, not as individualized recommendations or medical advice.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek support from a qualified health care provider or visit nedic.ca (Canada) or eatingdisorderhope.com/.
5) Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
💬 If you enjoyed this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
