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Why Do I Feel Obsessed With Food When I Start A Diet?

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

Release Date: 08/25/2025

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Extreme dieting and contest prep might look glamorous on stage, but the reality is often very different. In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I’m breaking down the truth about restrictive diets, binge eating, and why so many women struggle with food during prep and after the show.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the all-or-nothing fitness cycle, battled food guilt, or wondered if sustainable fat loss is even possible, this conversation is for you. I’ll share what I’ve seen coaching thousands of women, the red flags to look out for, and how to build a healthier relationship with food without going to extremes.

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✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

00:00 Kicking things off – what really happens with long-term dieting

00:27 The truth about contest prep

01:00 Why food always becomes an issue with extreme dieting

01:19 Coaching the right way – sustainability over restriction

08:47 The diet cycle explained (and why it messes with you)

11:16 How to actually find balance with fitness and food

19:56 A peek at the Healthy and Hot Challenge

25:44 Wrapping up and how you can join in

 

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