The Stronger By Science Podcast

Behavior Change and Eating Habits with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon

Episode Summary

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, Precision Nutrition’s director of curriculum. Topics of discussion include behavior change, how to change eating behaviors, common mistakes that dieters and nutrition coaches make, and how someone might assess (and potentially improve) their relationship with food.

Episode Notes

In today’s episode, Greg and Eric sit down for an interview with Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon. Topics of discussion include behavior change, how to change eating behaviors, common mistakes that dieters and nutrition coaches make, and how someone might assess (and potentially improve) their relationship with food. 

Of course, this discussion is for educational purposes; if you suspect that you have disordered eating habits, you should consult with a qualified medical professional. 

Time Stamps

Krista’s background (0:01:18). 

Why is it so difficult to change behavior in general? (0:04:01). 

Are eating habits particularly hard to change? How do we successfully change them? (0:09:12). 

What are some big or common mistakes that nutrition coaches make with their clients? (0:28:42). 

What are the biggest mistakes you see people make when they have an unsuccessful diet attempt? (0:32:08). 

How do you make behavior change seem “sexy” or “exciting” to people? (0:38:12). 

What exactly influences our relationship with food, and how might we go about improving it? (0:47:51). 

The importance of cooking (0:58:00).