Weight Loss And ...

Have you ever felt consumed by thoughts of food? Like an incessant craving that just won't quiet down? This experience has a name - "food noise."

Food noise is the relentless, intrusive preoccupation with eating highly palatable foods. For some, it can feel like a constant buzzing in the background that sabotages their best efforts to eat healthfully. Join us as we explore this phenomenon with Dr. Nina Crowley, a dietitian and health psychologist with nearly two decades in the field of obesity care.

Understand what contributes to food noise and why some people experience it more intensely than others. Discover strategies to turn down the volume on those disruptive food thoughts.

Tune in to gain valuable insights from Dr. Crowley's expertise in working with patients struggling with food noise, including those who have found relief through anti-obesity medications or bariatric surgery.

Discussed on the episode:

  • Dr. Crowley's comprehensive definition of food noise, encompassing timing, content, intensity, and impact
  • Whether food noise is a new phenomenon or has always existed
  • The role our modern food environment plays in exacerbating food noise
  • Exploring if a reduction in food noise could have downsides
  • Tips for managing food noise through therapy, intuitive eating, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Personal perspectives from Jim, Holly, and Nina on their own experiences with food noise

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Connect with Nina Crowley on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/ninacrowley

What is Weight Loss And ...?

Your go-to hangout for everything weight loss… and beyond! “Weight Loss and…” is brought to you by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and hosted by seasoned experts in weight management, Dr. James Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt.

We’re your friendly guides through the maze of weight loss, but with a fun twist. We’re not here to preach the latest fad diet or promise a miracle workout. Instead, we’re all about embracing the journey, acknowledging there’s more than one way to hit your health goals, and having a good laugh while we’re at it.

We get it: weight loss can be tough, and sometimes pretty serious business. But why can’t it also be enjoyable? With a side of humor, we’ll bring you science-backed insights, real-life stories, and some hard truths. (Spoiler alert: there’s no magic answer - but that doesn’t mean we can’t find what works best for you.)

“Weight Loss and…” is your inclusive space to explore, question, and learn — and to feel part of a community along the way. This isn’t just about shedding pounds. It’s about gaining perspective, building better habits, and enjoying the ride.

So if you’re up for honest conversations about weight loss - spiced with a little science and a whole lot of fun - pull up a chair, plug in those earbuds, and let’s see where this journey takes us.