9. Mama, Is Your Wellness Plan Really a Diet? (Here's Why It Matters)

With so many wellness plans, detox bootcamps, food challenges and diet “rounds” available now, it can be hard to suss out whether something will really help you improve your health long-term —  or is just a crash diet going by a new hashtag. And these plans love to target moms! Amy and Virginia explore whether diets, food restrictions or “lifestyle plans” can ever be compatible with family life. Plus, what to look out for if you’re exploring one of these newer plans—like the inevitable crash that comes after the honeymoon period, the guilt, and the ramifications that can reach the rest of your family. Check out our show notes for links to the research and articles discussed in this episode. And find us on social media (@v_solesmith @yummytoddlerfood & @yummyfamilyfood) or email [email protected]; we'd love to hear your experiences with a wellness plan that turned out to be a diet.