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Real Insights from a Registered Dietitian

Get honest, expert insights on the physical, emotional, and mental health factors that drive binge eating behaviors and weight struggles. Learn why willpower isn't the problem and discover evidence-based approaches that actually address the root cause. Find practical guidance for healing emotional eating patterns and creating the peaceful relationship with food you deserve.

How to Prevent GLP-1 Weight Regain After Stopping the Medication
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

How to Prevent GLP-1 Weight Regain After Stopping the Medication

Worried about GLP-1 weight regain after stopping your medication? Studies show that many people regain about two-thirds of the weight they lost, but it doesn't have to be that way. Here's how to protect your results and maintain your progress if you choose to stop taking the medication.

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Why You Need a GLP-1 Dietitian for Lasting Weight Loss
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

Why You Need a GLP-1 Dietitian for Lasting Weight Loss

Worried you'll regain the weight if you stop your GLP-1 medication? Here's why working with a GLP-1 dietitian can help you build the habits and skills you need to maintain your weight loss results if you choose to stop the medication.

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GLP-1 Benefits, Side Effects & What to Expect
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

GLP-1 Benefits, Side Effects & What to Expect

You’ve been researching GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, wondering if they could finally help you break free from the diet cycle. Before you start, here’s what you need to know about the real GLP-1 benefits, potential side effects, and what to realistically expect from treatment.

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The Real Reason You're Binge Eating from Stress (And 4 Things That Actually Help)
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

The Real Reason You're Binge Eating from Stress (And 4 Things That Actually Help)

If you find yourself in the pantry binge eating from stress, it doesn't come from a lack of willpower or self-control. You can't guilt or shame your way to feeling better. Here’s what’s really going on inside your body and brain when you feel that urge to binge so you can break the cycle, without another restrictive diet.

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10 Non-Scale Victories That Matter More Than Weight Loss
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

10 Non-Scale Victories That Matter More Than Weight Loss

Imagine waking up tomorrow morning and not immediately heading to the bathroom to step on the scale. No more letting that number dictate how you feel for the rest of the day. Explore 10 things that show you’re healing and making sustainable lifestyle changes beyond the number on the scale.

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4 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting Ozempic
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

4 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting Ozempic

Your doctor probably explained the basics about weight loss and side effects, but there are important questions most people don't think to ask before starting Ozempic. These 4 questions will help you understand what to really expect, how to prepare for success, and what support you might need along the way.

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How Our Client Went from ‘Professional Dieter’ to Food Freedom
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

How Our Client Went from ‘Professional Dieter’ to Food Freedom

You know everything about calories, macros, and "clean eating," but you still find yourself binge eating at night and gaining back every pound you've lost. Here's how one of my clients finally broke free from the exhausting cycle of being a "professional dieter" and found real peace with food.

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What Happens When You Stop Weighing Yourself
Tricia McCoy Tricia McCoy

What Happens When You Stop Weighing Yourself

That number on the scale is controlling your entire mood, self-worth, and food choices and it's keeping you stuck in cycles of restriction and binge eating. Here's why ditching your scale might be the most important step you take toward actually healing your relationship with food and your body.

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