Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Why does dieting often backfire on us?
In today’s episode of Bite Back, I’m joined by Registered Psychotherapist Brian Baumal to talk about sustainable weight loss, diet culture beliefs that keep us stuck, and CBT hacks to implement today.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
-Diet Culture Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck
-Why Urgency Feels Like Discipline
-How Chronic Dieting Fuels Anxiety
-Why Extreme Diet Overhauls Backfire
-Why Slow Progress Works Better
-Scarcity Mentality & the Binge Cycle
-How to Learn from Slip-Ups Without Shame
-Using the Scale Without Spiraling
-How CBT Changes Weight Loss Psychology
-Building Habits That Actually Last
-Check in with today’s amazing guest: Brian Baumal
Website: alivapsychotherapy.com/our-team/brian-baumal
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp!
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🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
📱 Follow me! @abbeyskitchen
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Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
Why does dieting often backfire on us?
In today’s episode of Bite Back, I’m joined by Registered Psychotherapist Brian Baumal to talk about sustainable weight loss, diet culture beliefs that keep us stuck, and CBT hacks to implement today.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
-Diet Culture Beliefs That Keep Us Stuck
-Why Urgency Feels Like Discipline
-How Chronic Dieting Fuels Anxiety
-Why Extreme Diet Overhauls Backfire
-Why Slow Progress Works Better
-Scarcity Mentality & the Binge Cycle
-How to Learn from Slip-Ups Without Shame
-Using the Scale Without Spiraling
-How CBT Changes Weight Loss Psychology
-Building Habits That Actually Last
-Check in with today’s amazing guest: Brian Baumal
Website: alivapsychotherapy.com/our-team/brian-baumal
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp!
lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
youtube.com/@BiteBackwithAbbeySharp
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
📱 Follow me! @abbeyskitchen
instagram.com/abbeyskitchen
tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen
facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen
ca.pinterest.com/abbeyskitchen
Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
