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Diet crisis in America: Celebrity fitness trainer and mom touts 'no rules' nutrition plan
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A nutrition trend known as “intuitive eating” is aiming to avoid the strictness of traditional dieting.
Intuitive eating isn’t a diet plan. It’s an “approach to eating based on one’s internal needs,” according to the Harvard School of Public Health.
The choice of food will vary based on a person’s physical or emotional needs, regardless of food type, calorie count or time of day.
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Intuitive eating has been used as a weight-loss strategy and a treatment for disordered eating, according to Harvard.
Megan Roup, a celebrity fitness trainer in Los Angeles and founder of The Sculpt Society fitness app, spoke to Fox News Digital in an interview about how she’s adopted intuitive eating.
Intuitive eating focuses on satisfying hunger instead of eating diet food options that leave people feeling “empty.” (iStock)
While Roup is not a nutritionist, her approach to sustainable physical training has trickled into her overall lifestyle, including at home with her two kids.
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“I’m all about listening to my body and eating intuitively,” she said. “That means I’m not restricting food … I’m really listening to my hunger cues – eating when I’m hungry, stopping when I’m full.”
Roup said she selects foods that make her feel “good or energized.”
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Megan Roup, pictured, a celebrity fitness trainer in Los Angeles and founder of The Sculpt Society, spoke to Fox News Digital about hoe she’s adopted intuitive eating. (Megan Roup)
In her early 20s, Roup admitted that she fell victim to “every fad diet” instead of nourishing her body and listening to what it needed.
Following strict guidelines around food can make it “harder for us to listen to what our body actually needs and wants,” she said.
As an intuitive eater herself, Roup doesn’t restrict her kids, either.
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As a busy mom, she said she’s “all about quick, easy recipes,” such as overnight oats for breakfast that include organic ingredients like almond milk, nuts and berries.
Roup also shared a smoothie recipe that her kids enjoy, which blends almond milk, strawberries, blueberries, half a banana, a scoop of almond butter, chia seeds and spinach.
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As a busy mom, Roup (not pictured) said she’s “all about quick, easy recipes,” often including her children in the process of preparing food. (iStock)
Her children are also involved in the cooking process, as Roup noted that her 3-year-old enjoys throwing the ingredients into the smoothie blender.
“It’s good for her to see what we’re putting into the smoothie … striving to eat whole foods that make us feel good,” she said.
Pairing fitness and nutrition
Just as with food, Roup advises against following strict rules and ditching the “all-or-nothing mentality” when it comes to fitness.
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In her own training practice, Roup said she encourages her clients to discard the idea that they must work out for hours each day.
The fitness expert recited one of her favorite mantras: “Commit to less so you can show up more.”
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The Sculpt Society is an online fitness platform that combines “low-impact, full-body sculpting with very easy-to-follow dance cardio,” said Roup, pictured here. (Megan Roup)
“I would rather my clients show up for 10 minutes a day and do that consistently throughout the week,” Roup said.
“Build that habit so it is something you can sustainably show up to daily – and I think it’s the same with food.”
There is no rule book, she noted — and fitness and food aren’t “one-size-fits-all.”
A nutritionist’s perspective
Registered dietitian and nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein weighed in on the intuitive eating lifestyle in a conversation with Fox News Digital.
While she said she understands the appeal of the concept, especially to people with a history of strict dieting, Los Angeles-based Muhlstein said intuitive eating can be “impractical and unrealistic for most people, particularly children.”
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“Proponents of intuitive eating suggest that if you crave cookies, you should eat cookies; if you want fries, eat fries; and if dessert before dinner sounds appealing, go for it,” she said.
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Ultra-processed foods are “dangerously easy to over-consume,” a nutritionist said. (iStock)
“In a society flooded with highly palatable and addictive ultra-processed foods, following every craving can lead to unhealthy outcomes,” she warned.
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The more processed foods you consume, the more you crave them, according to Muhlstein.
“Without practical guidance, such as encouraging people to fill half their plate with vegetables or to prioritize foods high in protein and fiber, many will fall into the trap of overindulging in ultra-processed foods,” she said.
Setting an example
Intuitive eating could help kids form healthy relationships with food, according to Roup.
“It starts with modeling that behavior for them,” she said. “If you are talking about yourself badly, talking about food being good and bad, putting a lot of emphasis on certain foods … they pick up on that.”
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Parents should set the example by staying active and prioritizing their health, Roup advised, as well as demonstrating a “joyful practice” of preparing and eating food that makes them feel good.
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Intuitive eating is about “taking away the rules and giving the autonomy back to myself and my body, because everybody is different,” said Roup. (Megan Roup; iStock)
Muhlstein, however, warned that allowing children to eat “whatever they want” can be just as dangerous as letting them “watch whatever they want” or “go to bed whenever they want.”
As a mother of three, the nutritionist emphasized the importance of introducing nutritious foods to children.
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“With pediatric obesity and diabetes at all-time highs, teaching children to love and enjoy wholesome, nutritious foods is more crucial than ever,” she told Fox News Digital.
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“Moreover, food genuinely tastes better when you’re hungry, so ensuring that kids consume plenty of fruits, vegetables and protein is essential.”
Research suggests that children who eat more fruits and vegetables and less sugar perform better academically and experience improved mental health and well-being, Muhlstein mentioned.
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Roup encourages her clients to speak to a nutritionist if they are looking for more guidance on intuitive eating. (iStock)
“Nutrition is a critical aspect of parenting,” she added.
“Providing positive guidance while encouraging healthy choices from a place of love is essential to ensuring that the next generation doesn’t suffer further.”
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Man's panic attack during live news broadcast spotlights anxiety disorder
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An Australian meteorologist suffered a panic attack while on-air last week — and quickly tossed his live segment back to his anchor colleague.
“Some of you may know that I occasionally get affected by some panic attacks, and actually, that’s happening right now,” Nate Byrne said during the live ABC News Australia segment.
His colleagues stepped in while Byrne, who had been open about his struggles with panic attacks in the past, recovered from the incident.
Fox News Digital reached out to ABC News Australia requesting comment.
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“Nate’s colleagues at ABC News Breakfast did a great job of supporting him,” Dr. Reid Wilson, PhD, a psychologist and the director of the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital.
Byrne’s openness about his condition likely helped the news team react in such a supportive way, Wilson told Fox News Digital.
An Australian meteorologist, not pictured, suffered a panic attack while on-air last week, and quickly tossed his live segment back to his anchor colleague. (iStock)
“That’s one thing to consider if you are having panic attacks — to share your problem with people who are safe (who won’t ridicule you or use it against you) and supportive,” he said in an email.
What is a panic attack?
Panic attacks are part of the body’s sympathetic nervous system’s “flight or fight” response, which motivates a person to remove himself or herself from danger, even if the situation does not appear to be an obvious threat, health care practitioners told Fox News Digital.
“During a panic attack, our heart rate increases, and our body gets ready to either fight or flee,” Dr. Nancy Frye, PhD, a professor and the graduate director of psychology at Long Island University in Brookville, New York, told Fox News Digital.
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While a panic attack is scary, it typically is not dangerous, according to the APA.
It can, however, cause anxiety about future attacks.
“They may start giving up more of their life in an attempt to appease the panic,” Wilson said.
“That’s why it’s so important for them to develop self-help skills that will help them face and cope with those provoking situations.”
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“During a panic attack, our heart rate increases, and our body gets ready to either fight or flee,” a psychologist told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
The American Psychological Association (APA) defines a panic attack as a “sudden surge of overwhelming fear” that is not proportional to the actual situation.
The attack typically passes within minutes, but repeated attacks can continue to recur for hours, the APA noted.
“It’s important to develop self-help skills to help face and cope with those provoking situations.”
The episode may occur in individuals who have suffered a recent traumatic event or a major life stressor, such as death or divorce, experts say.
Attacks can also stem from a genetic predisposition for anxiety disorders or depression.
Symptoms of the condition
A person experiencing a panic attack may suddenly experience a racing heartbeat and trouble breathing.
People may also feel lightheaded, dizzy or nauseous, according to the APA.
Trembling, a “pins and needles” sensation in the fingers and toes, sweating, hot flashes or sudden chills, or a feeling of terror are some of the other listed symptoms experienced by individuals.
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The American Psychological Association (APA) defines a panic attack as a “sudden surge of overwhelming fear” that is not proportional to the actual situation. (iStock)
“When one is having a panic attack, they might breathe rapidly, a condition called hyperventilation, which can lead to numbness in the fingers and toes from the vasoconstriction that occurs from the imbalance of oxygen and carbon dioxide,” Dr. Fred Davis, associate chair of emergency medicine at Northwell Health on Long Island, New York, told Fox News Digital.
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It is important to rule out any underlying medical conditions to be sure it is a panic attack, health experts say.
“These symptoms can mimic other medical conditions like a heart attack, asthma exacerbation, electrolyte abnormalities, thyroid issues or neurological disorders,” Davis noted.
A licensed therapist can diagnose a panic attack and panic disorder.
What to do in the event of a panic attack
If a panic attack occurs, Davis recommends focusing on taking slow, deep breaths.
Most panic attacks will resolve within a few minutes, but if symptoms persist or get worse, it might be necessary to seek medical treatment to rule out other causes, Davis added.
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When people are “having a panic attack, they might breathe rapidly, a condition called hyperventilation, which can lead to numbness in the fingers and toes,” an expert said. (iStock)
“It’s tempting to say that the way to cope with a panic attack is to calm down — but that is much easier said than done,” Frye told Fox News Digital.
“It can help to acknowledge the worry and anxiety, and remind ourselves that our bodies are trying to help us out.”
“It’s tempting to say that the way to cope with a panic attack is to calm down — but that is much easier said than done.”
Frye recommended focusing on what is going on in the environment and remembering that not everything needs to be solved immediately.
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If a person experiences recurrent panic attacks and spends a good portion of time “in constant fear of another attack,” the individual may have a panic disorder, in which case an evaluation and treatment is recommended, according to Mayo Clinic’s website.
Different types of treatments — such as cognitive behavioral therapy and, in some cases, medications — can help a person learn to cope with panic attacks and panic disorders, Davis and Wilson told Fox News Digital.
Preventing panic attacks
Implementing some lifestyle changes can help keep panic attacks at bay, Wilson noted.
Some of these include making efforts to sleep well, significantly reducing or eliminating caffeine, exercising regularly and limiting alcohol intake.
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Experts recommend learning to manage life stressors by practicing relaxation skills, such as meditation. (iStock)
He also recommends learning to manage life stressors in your life by practicing relaxation skills, such as meditation.
If you take medications, it’s a good idea to confirm with your physician that none of them are provoking symptoms of anxiety, Wilson said.
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If you are suffering from recurring panic attacks, experts recommend discussing the episodes with your physician. (iStock)
Developing a supportive social network and having a strong sense of purpose can also help.
“Make sure you are using your gifts and talents, and take actions in your life that reflect your values,” Wilson advised.
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If you are suffering from recurring panic attacks, experts recommend discussing the episodes with your physician.
Fox News Digital reached out to the APA for comment.
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