MIchelle May Professional MD, CSP

Dr. May is a voice of reason in a food-abundant, diet-crazed world.

“Diets are restrictive and unsustainable, leaving the dieter feeling guilty and disappointed. My goal is to help people recognize and cope with their triggers for mindless and emotional overeating, rediscover joy in physical activity, and effectively nourish their body, mind, heart, and spirit.”
-Michelle May MD

Michelle May, M.D. is a recovered yo-yo dieter who helps individuals resolve mindless and emotional eating and their “eat-repent-repeat” cycle to live the vibrant life they crave. Dr. May is the award-winning author of the book series, “Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat” which teaches mindful eating for yo-yo dieting, diabetes, bariatric surgery, and binge eating. She is also the author of the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating for Bariatric Surgery Companion Workbook and Awareness Journal. 

She is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training, which offers non-diet, weight-neutral, mindfulness-based workshops, retreats, support communities, books, and health professional training at www.AmIHungry.com. Over 700 health and wellness professionals have been trained to offer Am I Hungry? mindful eating programs in more than 35 countries.

She is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University where she teaches Mindful Eating. She taught a masterclass on mindful eating for the Calm App and co-authored a peer-reviewed paper on weight-inclusive care. She’s a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP), has been on dozens of podcasts, and has been interviewed for CNN Health, Fitness, Glamour, Health, Parents, Prevention, Self, TIME, USA Weekend, US News & World Report, Washington Post, WebMD, WomensHealthMag, Woman’s Day, and more.

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