The holidays can be challenging and triggering for those of us who struggle with our body image and yo-yo dieting. In this episode, I explore the concept of dieting and informed consent for calorie-restricted diets. Not just because I'm a physician and I advise patients and families, but for ourselves, before we embark on a calorie restriction journey.   Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     Mentions: Dreena Burton’s Crazy Brownies (https://dreenaburton.com/best-vegan-brownie-recipe/) VDR Episode 167: Is It Good for Weight Loss? (https://apple.co/3nWUvV3) VDR Episode 171: Can Vegans Be Intuitive Eaters? (Part I) (https://apple.co/3p7tPAa)   Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession With Weight Loss by Sandra Aamodt: amzn.to/3nWSsjP   Intuitive Eating Books:  My book - A Parent's Guide to Intuitive Eating: How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy:  amzn.to/2ZspXkF Book by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch - Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach: amzn.to/3DSkFOh   Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Lindo Bacon: amzn.to/3xqm3W2     Send me an email to yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics   Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com