Registered dietitian, Stockholm and online
Emotional Eating and Yo-Yo Dieting: Help From a Registered Dietitian in Stockholm
You know what to eat. The hard part is the evenings, the stressful weeks and the Monday restarts, and that is what we work on together.
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Most people who come to me have tried the apps and the strict months. What goes wrong is not knowledge. It is nine in the evening after a long day, or Friday after a week of "being good".
Emotional eating and yo-yo dieting often feed each other, and neither is a lack of character. I combine nutrition with behaviour change from my training in behavioural medicine at Karolinska Institutet, so we work on what you do, not only on what you eat.
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The Restrict and Overeat Cycle
Strict rules
You cut out foods or skip meals to make up for yesterday.
Hunger and cravings build
Forbidden foods feel more urgent, especially when you are tired or stressed.
A trigger tips it over
A hard day, a party or one bite, and "I've ruined it anyway" takes over.
Guilt and a new start
You feel bad and decide to be even stricter tomorrow.
And round again
Long gaps between meals, stress and short nights make the cycle spin faster. For most people, the first step is to eat more regularly and less strictly.
Four Things You Can Try This Week
Eat regularly. Three meals and one or two snacks, no more than about four hours apart.
Make meals filling. Add protein, fibre and some fat, like eggs at breakfast or fish with vegetables at lunch.
Pause before unplanned eating. Am I hungry, or tired, stressed or bored? Both answers are allowed.
Drop "I'll start again on Monday". If an evening goes differently than planned, the next meal is just the next meal.
Hard to keep up on your own? That is where personal support helps.
How We Work Together
- 1
Free 15-minute call
We talk about your history with dieting and whether my support is the right help for you.
- 2
Mapping your cycle
We look at a normal day and a hard day, and you leave with one or two simple changes to start with.
- 3
Your plan and follow-up
A flexible plan with no forbidden foods, as a single Compass Session or the 16-week Reset Program.
When I Refer You On
If you need other help, for example from a psychologist, I will tell you clearly. It is then your responsibility to seek it, through your vårdcentral or 1177.se (opens in new tab). In an emergency, call 112.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emotional Eating and Yo-Yo Dieting
Is emotional eating the same as an eating disorder?
No. Most people eat for emotional reasons sometimes. Binge eating disorder, regularly losing control over large amounts of food, needs specialised care, and if I see signs of it I will tell you.
Do I have to give up sweets and my favourite foods?
No. Banning foods usually makes them more tempting. We plan them in, without guilt, so they lose their power.
Can I lose weight while working on emotional eating?
Often, yes. A steady, regular way of eating usually makes long-term weight management easier, and we set goals that fit your situation.
Does yo-yo dieting ruin your metabolism?
Research has not found that repeated dieting permanently damages your metabolism. The cycle still has a cost: health benefits fade when the weight returns, and each round wears down your confidence around food.
How long does it take?
It differs, but habits built over years rarely change in a week. A few months of follow-up, such as the 16-week Reset Program, often fits best.
Food can be part of a good life, not a test you pass or fail.
Ready to Step Off the Diet Roller Coaster?
Book a free 15-minute call. We'll talk about what keeps your cycle going and whether my support is the right help for you.
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