The Truth About Disordered Eating: What It Is, What It’s Not, and How to Break Free
May 7, 2025
Welcome Jodi Dolo—certified nutritionist, personal trainer, transformed athlete, Mindful Muscle co‑host, mom, and health-warrior! Overwhelmed by obesity and high blood pressure in her 30s, she committed to change—and lost 90+ lbs. in just over a year. Now four-year strong at her maintenance weight.
🚨 From Health Setback to Full Comeback
- Early health setbacks included asthma attacks and alarming heart palpitations.
- Diagnosed with high blood pressure triggered her wake-up call: “This time, no matter what, I’m in it to win it.”
- Career pivot: left sedentary life as a graphic designer and became fitness-certified, built a thriving wellness empire.
🧠 Why Disordered Eating Isn’t the Same as Eating Disorders
- Disordered eating = unhealthy food mindsets and behaviors (not clinical diagnoses like anorexia or bulimia).
- Common signs:
- Chronic dieting or over-restrictive “clean eating”
- Guilt or anxiety over certain foods
- Social avoidance due to food fear
- Obsessive calorie-tracking or excessive exercise
- Around 50–66% of people exhibit some level of disordered eating—it’s way more common than you think.
❌ Drop “Cheat Day” & Toxic Food Language
- Calling meals “good” or “bad” fosters guilt cycles.
- Cheat days? A red flag for restrictive, unsustainable eating.
- Instead:
- Do 80% real, nourishing food + 20% flexible indulgence
- Ditch rigid rules—for sustainable, stress-free nutrition
🧩 Build a Sustainable Relationship with Food
- One-Ingredient Wisdom – Stick to whole foods (fruits, veggies, meats, nuts) most of the time.
- Protein-Powered – Aim for protein at every meal before adding fats and carbs.
- Learn the “Why” – Understand nutrition psychology—go beyond meal plans.
- Create Flexibility – Phased approach: rebuild/rebody → maintain → adapt for life stages.
- Change the Language – Words matter. Reframe your internal dialogue around food and self-worth.
🌟 Leading by Example: The Mom Effect
- Kids watch everything—your self-talk, behaviors, and self-care routines.
- "My daughter once said, ‘Mom’s gonna live past 100 because she takes care of herself.’"
- Your healthy habits send a powerful message to the next generation.
🧭 Final Takeaways From Jodi
- Words matter: Stop labeling foods “good” or “bad”—it hatches guilt and failure cycles.
- Cheat-day thinking? If you need one, it’s a sign your diet is too rigid—reassess.
- Sustainability > speed: Quick-fix diets don’t last; lifelong habits do.
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