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About Dr. Ginny Trierweiler
Dr. Ginny Trierweiler is the author of the forthcoming book “Slender for Good after 50: Eat More, Stress Less, and Never Diet Again.” She is a psychologist and certified health coach who scoured the research to find evidence-based answers to her own eating and weight issues. She uncovered key principles from science for how to actually NOURISH the body so you can naturally release the excess weight.
Dr. Ginny was thrilled to realize we can actually CRAVE the foods and drinks that are GOOD for our body and mind. She loves to help others discover their slender, healthy body within, just by learning how to establish truly healthy eating and drinking habits. These habits can become so natural and effortless, making it possible to escape stress and worries about our eating, drinking, and our weight and focus our energy on living our best life!
You can find Dr. Ginny here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnytrierweiler
https://www.Facebook.com/ginny.trierweiler
https://www.youtube.com/@slenderforgood
In this episode, Dr. Trierweiler shares how her experiences—both personal and professional—transformed her view on diet and its connection to chronic disease, especially in the processed food-heavy culture we live in. From her battle with prediabetes to her time caring for nursing home patients, she explores how our societal norms often lead us down an unhealthy path.
We’ll discuss the tough realities of breaking free from addictive foods, navigating social settings, and why making small but meaningful changes—like Meatless Mondays—can have a lasting impact. Dr. Ginny also touches on the emotional and psychological aspects of food, questioning traditional dieting methods, and sharing her skepticism about intuitive eating for weight loss.
Main Theme: Rethinking Health and Wellness
Dr. Ginny opens up about her personal battle with body image and health, especially during the challenging years of menopause. Imagine hitting a wall after a decade of trying every diet under the sun and not seeing the results you hoped for—frustration central, right? This was a pivotal moment for her, leading to a complete reevaluation of the traditional diet advice she’d been following.
From Personal Struggles to Professional Insights
Working with nursing home patients and facing her own prediabetes diagnosis, Dr. Ginny had a wake-up call about the real impact of our dietary habits. She highlights how the processed foods we consume and misleading societal norms are wreaking havoc on our health, contributing to chronic diseases that are all too common in America.
Reflecting on the Past, Critiquing the Norms
Dr. Ginny gets real about childhood eating habits and adult regrets, challenging traditional dieting methods that do more harm than good by slowing our metabolism and promoting fat storage. She sheds light on how the food industry has shaped our understanding of what we should eat, urging us to prioritize whole, nutritious foods over processed options.
Navigating Social Settings and Addictive Foods
Ever feel like maintaining healthy eating is a minefield, especially in social settings? Dr. Ginny totally gets it. She talks about the importance of shifting our mindset towards nutritious choices and setting boundaries, like opting for home-cooked meals. Her own struggles with addictive foods and drinks lead to a powerful advocacy for breaking away from these substances to curb cravings and commit to a healthier lifestyle.
Improvements and Emotional Connections
It’s not all doom and gloom—there’s light at the end of the tunnel! Dr. Ginny shares her triumphs, like overcoming prediabetes, and dives into the emotional attachments we have to indulgent habits and societal pressures. She beautifully distinguishes between knowing what’s healthy and actually making those changes, emphasizing the need to eliminate addictive substances to break the craving cycle.
Healthy Habits Without Self-Criticism
Dr. Ginny is all about making healthy habits feel effortless and natural. She suggests starting small, like with Meatless Mondays, and recognizes that sometimes, we need to take immediate action to see long-term success. She also expresses a healthy skepticism about intuitive eating for weight loss, given how our environment can influence our cravings for high-calorie, non-nutritious foods.
Real Stories and Practical Advice
Drawing from personal experiences and those of her clients, Dr. Ginny illustrates how societal pressures and emotional responses can lead to unhealthy food choices. She advocates for structured eating—three meals a day without snacking—and critiques the snacking culture as detrimental to our health. She emphasizes the importance of a transition phase to maintain healthy habits after dieting.
A Community Approach to Wellness
As a psychologist, Dr. Ginny offers a year-long program to help clients develop automatic healthy eating habits, underscoring the importance of community support and self-reflection. She invites listeners to explore additional resources to achieve their health goals and consider how their dietary decisions reflect their self-worth.
Your Host – Shelly Drymon
My mission is to empower and inspire women to embrace their life transitions as opportunities for wellness, growth, and self-discovery and live their lives with clarity, purpose, and joy. Committed to honesty, integrity, and authenticity, I lead by example, showing that it’s never too late to live a life you love.
