Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
What Is Perimenopause? Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Why So Many Women Are Blindsided by Perimenopause
The Biggest Myths About Hormones in Your Late 30s and 40s
Why Perimenopause Is So Often Dismissed by Healthcare Providers
The Massive Gaps in Perimenopause Research and Education
Mood Swings, Brain Fog & Insomnia: What’s Actually Happening?
Is It Stress, Aging, or Hormones? How to Tell the Difference
The Wellness Industry’s Perimenopause Marketing Machine
Hormone Therapy: What the Evidence Really Says
Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies for Perimenopause
How to Advocate for Yourself in a Dismissive Medical System
Rewriting the Perimenopause Narrative: From Self-Blame to Empowerment
Check in with today’s amazing guests: Sadhvi Siddhali Shree and Sadhvi Anubhut
siddhalishree.com
instagram.com/siddhalishree
facebook.com/SiddhaliShree
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sadhvianubhuti.com
facebook.com/SadhviAnubhuti
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instagram.com/sadhvianubhuti
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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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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
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
References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4035379/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35068076/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1957828/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10357728/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2161831322006810#:~:text=The%20potential%20health%20benefits%20of,function%20in%20persons%20with%20obesity.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/obr.13543
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5552114/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/161225/
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1984.10609359
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17596787/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23222084/
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16985258/#:~:text=Thus%20specific%20exercises%20can%20induce%20%22spot%20lipolysis%22%20in%20adipose%20tissue.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21951360/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25429252/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31614992/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385608/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29672124/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30400924/
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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2673150
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2023.1090792/full?
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35146569/#:~:text=(%E2%89%A5%2010%20weekly%20sets%20per%20muscle%20group)%20revealed%20low%2Dto%2Dno%20(mostly%20female)%20lean%20mass%20loss
https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijsnem/28/2/article-p170.xml
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34179054/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/jcsm.12921

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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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
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abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:
Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
Protein 101 E-Book
👋 Follow me!
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Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
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
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@theplantslant
Instagram: instagram.com/the_plant_slant
Facebook: facebook.com/liam.fisherlayton
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@theplantslant2431
Podcast: inmoderation.buzzsprout.com
 
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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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
Amazon
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abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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👋 Follow me!
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Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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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
 
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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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Amazon Kindle
Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:
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📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:
Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
Protein 101 E-Book
👋 Follow me!
Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
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
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/michellecarroll
Website: www.michellecarroll.co.uk/
Podcast: Weightless Podcast
Course:Disordered Eating Informed
Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25240638/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22668844/
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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✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need.

👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Amazon Kindle
Apple Books
Google Play
Kobo
Apple Books (Audiobook)
Audible
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo

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✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:
Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter

📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:
Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
Protein 101 E-Book
👋 Follow me!
Instagram: @abbeyskitchen
TikTok: @abbeyskitchen
YouTube: @AbbeysKitchen
Blog: abbeyskitchen.com
Book: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
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🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️

💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐