Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

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Everything You’ve Been Told About FAT LOSS Is Wrong (Metabolism, Body Composition & Best Practices EXPLAINED) Feb 10, 2026

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Weight Loss vs Fat Loss: What’s Actually Changing in Your Body
Why Muscle Matters for Metabolism and Long-Term Health
How Much Muscle Is Typically Lost During Dieting?
Why the Scale Can Be a Misleading Progress Tool
Myth: Can You Spot Reduce Belly or Arm Fat?
What Is Spot Lipolysis (and Does It Matter)?
Fasted Workouts: Do They Lead to More Fat Loss?
Keto & Intermittent Fasting: Is There a Metabolic Advantage?
Do “Fat-Burning” Supplements Actually Work?
Resistance Training to Preserve Muscle While Dieting
How Much Protein Do You Need for Fat Loss?
The Best Calorie Deficit for Sustainable Fat Loss

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Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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Protein PANIC! How the Protein Craze Got Out of Control with Liam Layton Feb 03, 2026

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Why Protein Matters: Evidence-Based Benefits for Satiety, Muscle, and Metabolism
Are We Actually Protein Deficient? Protein Intake vs. Calorie Intake
The Rise of Protein Everything: Why Food Companies Are Cashing In
When Protein Crowds Out Fiber and Other Essential Nutrients
The Protein Health Halo: Why “High Protein” Doesn’t Equal Healthy
The Problem With “Healthifying” Junk Food Cravings
Protein Snacks Under the Microscope: When the Calories Don’t Add Up
Protein Products That Actually Make Sense (And When They Don’t)
How to Get the Benefits of Protein Without Obsession or Restriction

References:

Leidy, Heather J et al. “The effects of consuming frequent, higher protein meals on appetite and satiety during weight loss in overweight/obese men.” Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) vol. 19,4 (2011): 818-24. doi:10.1038/oby.2010.203

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Liam Layton

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Celebrities are SHRINKING Rapidly & Dramatically. The Dire Consequences of the Panzempic for Humanity Jan 27, 2026

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

How GLP-1 Medications Entered Mainstream Culture
From Medical Treatment to Beauty Standard
When Thinness Becomes an Expectation, Not a Trend
What Appetite Suppression Teaches Us About Hunger
The Shifting Goalposts of Body “Normal”
Social Media, Celebrity Proximity, and Body Comparison
How Cultural Pressure Fuels Disordered Eating Risk
Is It Really a Choice? Understanding Context and Coercion
The Medical and Psychological Risks We’re Not Discussing
Where We Go From Here: Media Literacy, Autonomy, and Humanity

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Cheat Days, Willpower & #Fitspo Online: The Fitness-to-ED Pipeline with Michelle Carroll Jan 20, 2026

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How Common Is Disordered Eating in Fitness Culture?
Does Fitness Culture Attract Disordered Eating — or Cause It?
How Restriction and Obsession Become Normalized in Fitness Spaces
Discipline vs. Disordered Eating: How to Tell the Difference
How Fitness Messaging Impacts Body Image and Motivation
Why Fitness Competitions Often Lead to Extreme Binges
The Physical and Mental Costs of Extreme Dieting
Cheat Days Explained: Why They Backfire for So Many People
What Research Really Says About Cheat Days and Weight Control
How to Pursue Fitness Goals Without Triggering Disordered Eating
Reframing Exercise: From Changing Your Body to Experiencing It

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Michelle Carroll

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Podcast: Weightless Podcast
Course:Disordered Eating Informed
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References:

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Why Fiber is the NEW Protein (Weight Loss, Blood Sugar Management, Gut Health & More) - PLUS MASSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Jan 13, 2026

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While January is flooded with detoxes, fasting protocols, and SkinnyTok extremes that rarely last past a few weeks, this episode focuses on an evidence-based habit that actually supports satiety, blood sugar balance, gut health, and sustainable weight regulation. I break down why fiber is one of the most under-consumed nutrients despite its massive benefits — and why prioritizing it is a far better use of your energy than chasing restrictive trends.

This excerpt comes from Part 1, Chapter 2: Goodbye Diets, Hello Satiety and Your Healthiest Weight, and offers a grounded, realistic entry point into nourishing your body without falling back into diet culture traps.

The Hunger Crushing Combo Method:The Simple Secret to Eating Well Without Ever Dieting Again

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The Weight Loss Mistakes That Backfire Every Time (Your New Years Resolution is a TRAP!) with Jackie Kirschen Jan 06, 2026

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Here’s a rundown of what we discussed in today’s episode:

Why “diet season” fuels unrealistic and harmful weight loss expectations
A note on body autonomy and who this episode is (and isn’t) for
Jackie Kirschen’s personal journey with sustainable, non-restrictive weight loss
Why strict calorie counting often backfires in real life
The major inaccuracies in calorie calculators, food labels, and fitness trackers
How to create a calorie deficit without obsessively tracking
What crash dieting does to metabolism, muscle mass, and NEAT
Hunger hormones, food noise, and the psychology of restriction
Small, realistic habits that support long-term weight loss
Why weight loss is rarely just about food or willpower
The role of mindfulness and emotional regulation in eating behaviours
How the Hunger Crushing Combo framework supports sustainable weight loss goals

References:

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jackie Kirschen

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with your mental or physical health, please work one-on-one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to

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The Yuka App Rated My Healthy Meals as “Bad” (Dietitian Breaks Down Why it’s BS) Dec 30, 2025

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Introduction
What Is the Yuka App and How Does It Work?
How Yuka Scores Food Products
Potential Benefits of Using the Yuka App
Limitations of the Nutri-Score System
Inconsistencies in Food Ratings
How Yuka Evaluates Food Additives
Understanding Additive Safety, Risk, and Dose
Organic Foods and Health Claims in Yuka’s Scoring
Issues With Yuka’s “Healthier Alternative” Suggestions
Is the Yuka App a Reliable Tool for Nutrition Decisions?

References:

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Dietitians Are BEGGING People to Quit These 2025 Diet Trends Before it’s Too Late (SkinnyTok, Sketchy Peptides, Biohacking & MORE!) Dec 16, 2025

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

SkinnyTok & the Moralization of Thinness in the Ozempic Era
GLP-1s vs. Pro-Starvation Content: Where the Line Gets Dangerous
The Med-Spa Peptide Boom & the Risks of Unregulated Weight Loss Drugs
Extreme Biohacking: Diet Culture in a Tech Bro Disguise
When “Optimization” Becomes Disordered Eating for Men
Seed Oil Slander & the Push to Glorify Animal Fats
Why “Food as Sunscreen” Is Pseudoscience, Not Holistic Health
The Raw Milk Myth: Risky Nostalgia Disguised as Wellness
Why Fiber, Gut Health & Women’s Health Give Me Hope
Ending the Year Tired — But Not Defeated by Misinformation

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Why We’re DONE Apologizing for Stretch Marks, Weight Gain & Confidence: The Birds Papaya’s Sarah Nicole Landry’s Critical Mindset Shift Dec 09, 2025

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

From Viral Weight Loss to Real Healing
The Mindset Shift That Sparked Body Neutrality
Unlearning Diet Culture’s Deepest Messages
Navigating Body Compliments, Triggers, and Fear
Rituals for Reconnecting With Your Body and Self-Worth
Raising Body-Confident Kids Through Everyday Actions
Facing Trolls and Fat-Phobic Criticism Online
Setting Boundaries With Followers, Friends, and Your Own Content
The Hidden Costs of Being a Full-Time Creator
Redefining Authenticity and Setting Boundaries Online

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Sarah Nicole Landry aka The Birds Papaya

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