Ever felt like your relentless thoughts about food are working against you rather than for you? Consider this your golden opportunity to shift that narrative. Thinking about food when one is hungry or making cooking plans is completely normal. But thinking about food constantly? That may be a sign that something is up. Understanding the reason behind your persistent thoughts about food is key to overcoming them. Keep in mind that foods differ in nutritional value, not moral value. Unfortunately, diet culture has led us to mistakenly attach moral judgments to certain foods.And gee, does Lyndi understand that. At the age of 11, she was made to be scared of pasta, eating carrot noodles long before zoodles were even a thing. Lyndi started a food tracker, writing down everything she ate and obsessing over every mouthful. For over a decade, as long as she followed her regimen, she was fine. However, if she felt compelled to break her dieting rules, enter anxiety. In today's episode, Lyndi shares her tips to shift your focus and stop obsessing over food. Resources this episode:Are you an emotional or binge eater? Take the quizIntuitive Eating 101 & the hunger scaleFree 5 day course for binge eatingIf you are ready to share your real story on the podcast, please email hello@lyndicohen.com - we would love to hear from you. And remember, your words have power. If you have read Lyndi's book Your Weight is not the Problem, leaving reviews for can inspire others to join us and kick diet culture to the curb.