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Have you ever thought, “Once I hit my goal weight, I can finally relax and stop thinking about food and exercise all the time”? And then, when you actually got close to your goal, you realized… oh no, this isn’t what I expected.

Let me ask you this. What if that way of thinking—waiting for the finish line, waiting for the “after” picture—is the very thing that sets us up to regain weight?

Today we’ll cover why diets sell us the wr...

Have you ever felt like losing weight is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded? The struggle is real, right? It's not just the simple formula that diets try to tell us it is. It's an emotional rollercoaster filled with frustration, self-doubt, and - let’s be honest -  the occasional forbidden love affair with a pint of ice cream. 

But what if it didn’t have to be that way? Instead of a tortuous grind, what if it could be ...

How many times have you thought to yourself “I know WHAT to do to lose weight, I just have a hard time actually doing it.”? That question used to drive me crazy. I mean how many diet books and weight loss programs does it take to learn the WHAT to do to lose weight? 

You’re great at learning. You can probably recite the steps and the macros and the points by heart. 

And yet, when it comes to implementation, when the rubber meets th...

Have you ever stepped on the scale, seen the number go down, and thought, “Woohoo! I earned this!” …only to eat a little more, step back on the scale, and wonder, “Wait, what just happened?”

Or maybe you’ve asked yourself: How do I actually know when I’ve had enough food? And why is it so easy to overshoot and end up feeling too full?

If these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone. Today, we’re unpacking why it’s so hard to bre...

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the freezer, staring at the ice cream, and suddenly it’s like you’ve got a whole debate team in your head? One voice whispers, “Ooh, ice cream sounds perfect. I deserve it.” Another snaps, “You don’t need it. Walk away.” Then out of nowhere, a third one yells, “What is wrong with me?”

It’s like a multiple personality breakdown.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re on trial for craving co...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I know what’s happening! I know I’m eating for comfort, but I can’t seem to stop reaching for food when I’m overwhelmed, bored, or just plain done with the day?” You’re not alone, and honestly, you’re making real progress just by noticing.

If you’ve been following along with our series on emotional eating, you’ve already learned so much. In episode one, we broke down what emotional eating is...

Have you ever found yourself with your hand in the cereal box, thinking, “How did I even get here?” Oh yes, we’re going there. Welcome back to our four-part series on emotional eating. If you missed last episode, we dug into what emotional eating really is, why it’s not just about willpower, and why your brain is actually doing its job—even when you feel like you’re sabotaging yourself.

This is episode two of our four-part series o...

Have you ever found yourself in the pantry, not because you’re hungry, but because something inside just feels off and food feels like the best solution? Or maybe you’ve stared down a bag of chips after a tough day and wondered, “Why can’t I just stop?” 

If that’s ever happened to you, then you are absolutely not alone. In fact, you’re in the perfect place, because today we’re launching a four-part series on emotional eating That’s...

Have you ever felt like your emotions were just too much—too big, too heavy, too uncomfortable to sit with—so you ended up reaching for food instead of facing them?

And somehow you find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips or three scoops into the ice cream carton before you even realize what you're feeling? Like something was bugging you… but you couldn't name it. You just knew you needed to eat something to make it go away?

Why ...

Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no, just to avoid disappointing someone? Have you ever ended up cleaning the kitchen at 10 p.m. while eating cookies over the sink, because you were running on empty from managing everyone else’s needs all day?

Why does it feel so hard to speak up for yourself, set a boundary, or just take a moment to breathe, without guilt tagging along like a shadow?

If you’ve ever felt like yo...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Ugh… this is going to take forever”?

Maybe it was after stepping on the scale and seeing no change—again. Maybe it was that moment when you realized how far you feel from where you want to be. Maybe it was when you just wanted to feel comfortable in your jeans… and the button still tugged.

And then that thought hits: It’s just too much. It’s going to take too long.

Why does it feel like e...

Have you ever found yourself trapped in the endless cycle of "shoulds"? You know, those nagging thoughts that tell you what you should be doing, how you should look, and who you should be? It's like having a not-so-helpful, naggy backseat driver living in your head, right?

But does listening to those "shoulds" actually get you anywhere? Or do they just slow you down, leaving you feeling guilty and stuck?

In today's episode, we're d...

Have you ever had that awful, sinking feeling after a “bad” food day… where all your progress feels like it’s circling the drain?

You ate something that wasn’t “on plan,” skipped a workout, maybe even said, “Screw it” and dove face-first into a bag of chips. And then, the spiral starts.

Your brain chimes in with the ultimate gut-punch: “See? You messed up. Again. You’re never going to get this right.”

 And that voice… oh, that voi...

Have you ever watched yourself make the same decision, at the same time, in the same situation—again and again—and thought, “Why do I always do this?” Maybe it’s Friday night. You feel tired, drained, maybe a little rebellious. You think, “I’ll just loosen up this weekend and start over Monday.” And then Monday rolls around, and you’re standing in front of the mirror, wondering how you got back here—again.

Welcome back to our 6 pa...

Have you ever looked at your to-do list, then looked at the fridge, and thought, “I just can’t deal—I need something to eat”? Or said to yourself, “I want to take care of myself, but I don’t have the energy, I don’t have the time, and honestly, I just don’t have it in me today”?

That’s overwhelm talking. And when overwhelm takes the wheel, the drive-through starts to look like self-care.

Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuse...

Have you ever thought, “I better eat this now—it’s my only chance”? Or, “I can’t throw that away. That would be wasteful.” Or maybe, “This is vacation food. It doesn’t count.” 

Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Scarcity excuses. Scarcity excuses love to sound noble. Practical. Even generous. But underneath all that helpful-sounding logic is fear. Fear of missing out. Fear...

Have you ever thought, “Just one more bite,” or “This isn’t a real snack”? And then before you know it, you’ve grazed through dinner while cooking it, tasted everything twice, and now you’re halfway into the evening wondering why you’re still hungry... or worse, why you feel stuffed but not satisfied?

Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Minimizing excuses. Minimizing excus...

Have you ever found yourself standing in the kitchen after a long day, thinking, “I just need something sweet”? Not because you're hungry. Not because it's time for dinner. But because your nerves are fried, your patience has packed up and left, and your brain is screaming, “I need a win.” or “I want to relax and now it’s my turn.”

Or maybe it’s not even about stress. Maybe you had a good day. You got a lot done, you kept things t...

Have you ever said to yourself, “I know what to do... I just don’t do it”? Maybe you’ve had that moment where you’re standing in front of the fridge, not even hungry, thinking, “Why am I here again?” Or you planned to go for a walk, but Netflix and the couch made an offer your brain just couldn’t refuse.

It’s frustrating, right? Because you’re smart. You’ve read the books. You’ve probably downloaded half the internet on what to ea...