Honest Truths: Discipline Is Not Willpower

Are you wrestling with the decision of whether or not to use a scale for weight loss? Ditching the scale might seem like the right move to avoid frustration and disappointment, but what if it's actually a tool that could best guide your journey to long-term weight loss? In this episode, we're diving deep into the relationship between you and your scale. It's not just about numbers; it's about understanding what those numbers mean for you and how they can either propel you forward or pull you back. You'll discover: → How to determine if using a scale aligns with your health and weight loss goals → The critical difference between feeling shame and feeling disappointment from scale results → Strategies to use the scale as a neutral tool, so you can stop avoiding it emotionally → How to parent yourself through the ups and downs of tracking your progress Let's unpack how to handle your relationship with the scale, turning it into a helpful tool rather than something you avoid in your journey to becoming a naturally healthy eater. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/when-to-ditch-the-scale-podcast/ –– Ready to master the skills of naturally healthy eating so you can reach your ideal weight with ease? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits membership. Hang out with me on Instagram here.

In this special episode of the Healthy Eating For Busy Women Podcast, I share a call-to-action for all high-achieving women who want to create the result of naturally healthy eating and long-term weight loss now. I break down valid reasons why these changes may feel inaccessible, along with how the Own Your Eating Habits Membership was specifically designed to meet you where you’re at. CLICK HERE to begin your journey in the Own Your Eating Habits Membership today.  P.S. Don’t forget—join by Friday October 11th, 2024, and you’ll get access to our Strategy Kickoff Session to map out your personalized path to success.

Are you often feeling exhausted and overeating as a result, thinking it's because your life is always so busy? In this episode, we’re diving into how your energy levels really relate to how you manage your emotional experiences, not just how full your schedule is. You’ll discover: → Why it’s not just your busy job, relationships, or family life that’s making you feel tired → How changing your thoughts, rather than your circumstances, can help you regain control over your energy and eating habits → Identifying the beliefs that create fatigue and learning new ways to think that can restore your energy levels → Simple steps to pinpoint and shift the emotional patterns that are draining your energy day-to-day It’s not about managing a busy lifestyle; it’s about learning how to maintain your energy emotionally so you don’t reach exhaustion. With this, you can consistently eat healthy without letting tiredness or fatigue get in the way. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/energy-levels-podcast/ –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits membership.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.

Craving control over your portion sizes? Obsessing over the right amount to eat isn’t the secret to healthy eating. In this episode, we’re diving deep into what really matters when it comes to portion control—hint: it’s not about strict measurements or stringent rules. You’ll discover: → Why understanding portion sizes is just the beginning, not the end-all, of healthy eating → How basic behavioral skills of healthy eating can drastically change how you approach your meals → Why the foundational skills of a naturally healthy eater go beyond just following portion guidelines → Practical steps to transition from portion-focused eating to naturally healthy eating eating, enabling you to trust your body’s signals without second-guessing Ready to shift from micromanaging your meals to mastering your eating habits with ease? Tune in to explore how to truly eat in tune with your body’s needs, making healthy eating a natural part of your life without the constant stress of measuring every bite. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/portion-control-podcast/ –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits membership.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.

Are you caught up in the hustle of perfecting your morning routine to eat healthy? In this episode, we're unpacking the myths about morning routines that might be holding you back and discussing how you can construct a morning routine that truly supports your health goals, without the stress of perfection. You'll discover: → Why the quest for a perfect morning routine might be sabotaging your efforts rather than supporting them. → Practical strategies to shift from a reactive mindset in the mornings to one that is proactive and useful. → Simple steps to differentiate between 'actual' and 'aspirational' priorities, helping you to manage your mornings more effectively. → Techniques to regulate stress and manage your emotional state so you can start off your day set up for success. Tune in to transform how you approach your morning routine, making it a tool that genuinely supports your journey to healthy eating, rather than a rigid set of tasks that adds to your stress. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/morning-routine-podcast/ –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits membership.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.

Are you striving to create more balance with healthy eating or your habits in general? In today’s podcast episode, we’re diving into a perspective shift about balance — where attempting it might be the very thing holding you back from achieving the results you want. Here’s what you’ll discover: → Why our attachment to "good performance" sabotages our weight loss goals → The danger of waiting for the perfect conditions to make real changes → What true “messy middle” balance looks like → How embracing the an unbalanced approach can build the life-long skills you’ll need for permanent weight loss. It's time to achieve the results you want now, by letting go of how you think it all should look. Imagine what could change if you stopped needing your progress to look “balanced” and instead focused on skill-building over time, no matter the conditions. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/creating-balance-podcast/ –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits membership.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.

Join me in this Client Case Study as I discuss how my client Naomi lost 21 pounds while surrendering willpower. Naomi, a successful real estate agent, loving wife, and mother to two teenage daughters, always seemed to have everything under control—except when it came to managing her weight. Here’s what we'll delve into today: → How Naomi shifted from micromanaging her diet to embracing naturally healthy eating habits → The pivotal changes that allowed Naomi to lose 21 pounds sustainably — without willpower → The impact of addressing unintentional overeating and stress-related snacking on weight loss → The role of regulating stress and healing burnout in enhancing weight loss results Healthy eating doesn’t need to be micromanaged. Weight loss doesn’t need to require willpower. I hope hearing Naomi’s story inspires you to equip yourself with a method of healthy eating that prioritizes ease over hustle.  Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/client-case-study-2-podcast –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits program.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.  

Struggling to establish consistent follow-through with healthy eating? If you've been striving to maintain firm discipline with your eating habits but ultimately falling short each time, it's time to rethink what true discipline with food will mean for you. In this episode, we're diving deep into the true meaning of discipline — where it's not about strict rules or perfect follow-through, but about building certainty, stability, and acceptance with how you show up. You'll discover: → Why traditional views of discipline might be holding you back from following through sustainably. → How to redefine discipline to feel empowered and stable, rather than restricted and pressured. → The key emotional energies that establish a sustainable relationship with healthy eating. → Why discipline and “good performance” with healthy eating are not one and the same. The truth is, discipline wasn’t meant to require harsh willpower; it’s an opportunity to begin nurturing yourself towards the eating habits you want effectively. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/honest-truths-discipline-podcast –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits program.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.

Feeling frustrated and stuck in your journey with weight loss? Or feel like you’ve done everything you can and the results are still out of reach? In this episode, we dive deep into the emotion of frustration—a common yet challenging feeling that many of us encounter on our journey to permanent weight loss. You'll learn how to recognize and effectively validate frustration without letting it stall your progress. We'll explore: → How frustration manifests in your brain and body, making it tough to process → Why the particular emotion of frustration leads to feelings of confusion and being stuck → The importance of acknowledging and correctly validating these frustrations to move forward → How to move beneath your frustration so you can effectively take responsibility for your results This isn't about indulging your frustrations, but rather validating yourself for the emotions you experience along the way. When you do this, you’ll clear the path to take actionable steps toward permanent weight loss without resistance. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/frustration-podcast –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits program.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.  

Ever felt that surge of motivation to lose weight for the very last time, but just couldn’t bring yourself to start? In this episode, we'll discuss why that initial burst of motivation can fizzle out, leaving us feeling stuck and frustrated when we don't stay consistent with our healthy eating goals. Here’s what we’ll uncover: → Why striving for perfection might be what’s keeping you stuck, and how focusing on realistic progress can keep you moving forward. → What you can actually expect when you commit to losing weight permanently, despite unpredictable life circumstances. → The importance of lowering the stakes with weight loss, so you can continue progressing sustainably without pressure. → Why embracing a trial-and-error approach, instead of striving for perfect performance, is key to making real, lasting changes with weight loss. It’s not about constantly maintaining high motivation to achieve results. It’s about taking step-by-step actions towards lasting weight loss, regardless of the motivation that’s present. Learn more at: https://katrentas.com/success-fuel-motivation-podcast –– Ready to change your eating habits without restriction or overwhelm? I can help. Click here to learn more about the Own Your Eating Habits program.  Find yourself overeating and you’re not sure why? I’ve created a free video masterclass, where I share the two reasons why you’re overeating now and what you need to do to stop overeating forever. Click here to access the free master class.  Hang out with me on Instagram here.