#552 Is dieting your identity?

In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Donna Jackson for the Coaching with Integrity Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most misunderstood clients in the fitness industry: the chronic yo-yo dieter. The person who knows exactly what to do, has done it before, and somehow ends up back at square one. Again. We dig into why labelling these clients as lacking discipline is not only wrong — it's actively making things worse. Years of dieting leave a mark, not just physically but psychologically, and coaching them the same way you'd coach a first-timer is a recipe for another rebound. We cover: Why adherence failure is a coaching problem, not a client problem The emotional and behavioural patterns that keep chronic dieters stuck What the first 30 days with these clients should actually look like The dietary approaches most likely to backfire — and what to do instead Why maintenance is a skill set coaches need to actively teach How to build client autonomy so they don't need you forever If you want help breaking away from yo-yo dieting Apply for coaching here www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode I chat with one of my clients who is finishing working 1-1 with me after 3 years. We chat about everything from body image, why food was never the issue, mental health and advice to others. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

There's a strange point in dieting that nobody warns you about. It doesn't happen on day one. Or even week one. It happens quietly, somewhere in the middle of your 10th restart. You stop seeing it as something you're doing… And you start believing it's just who you are. "I'm someone who falls off track." "I'm someone who starts strong and then loses it."  "I'm someone who always has to restart on Monday." And once that identity settles in, it changes everything. here is how to challenge this identity   Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

This podcast challenges the idea that weight loss is a discipline problem. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over, all-or-nothing thinking, or struggling to stay consistent despite your best intentions, this is for you. We explore the real reasons people struggle with weight loss—not lack of willpower, but the patterns, beliefs, and systems that keep them stuck. Simple, honest conversations about food, habits, mindset, and what it actually takes to create lasting change without perfection. No extremes. No guilt. Just a more sustainable way forward. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

#550 — Is Your Food Actually Toxic?   "Your food is toxic." It's a phrase everywhere online right now… but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Shane Walsh cuts through the fear, misinformation, and extremes around modern nutrition to explore whether food is truly "toxic" — or whether the conversation has become overly simplified and driven by fear-based marketing. This episode dives into: The difference between harmful foods and harmful eating patterns Seed oils, additives, preservatives, and ultra-processed foods Why context matters more than internet headlines The role of dose, lifestyle, stress, and overall nutrition Fear around food and how it impacts your relationship with eating How to focus on health without becoming obsessed with "clean eating" You'll also learn why labelling foods as purely "good" or "bad" can create unnecessary anxiety and all-or-nothing thinking around nutrition. Online Coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com

Are you actually hungry… or are you dealing with food noise? In this episode, Shane Walsh breaks down the difference between true physical hunger and the constant mental chatter around food that so many people struggle with daily. From stress eating and boredom snacking to emotional triggers and habit-driven cravings, this episode explores why food can feel "loud" even when your body doesn't physically need fuel. You'll learn: What "food noise" actually is The difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger Why stress, restriction, and dieting can increase cravings How habits and environment influence eating behaviour Signs your body genuinely needs food Practical ways to reduce obsessive thoughts around food This episode is designed to help you build more awareness around your eating patterns without guilt, shame, or extremes. Because not every craving means you've failed… and not every hunger signal is physical.

For years, PCOS has been viewed mainly as a hormonal or reproductive condition. But new research and growing clinical understanding are changing the conversation. In this episode, Shane Walsh breaks down why PCOS may need to be understood through a much wider lens — one that includes metabolic health, insulin resistance, chronic stress, inflammation, gut health, sleep, and overall lifestyle factors. One of the names being discussed is PMOS — PolyMetabolic Ovary Syndrome. The reason for this is that PCOS is often misunderstood as "just a hormone" or fertility condition, when in reality, for many women, it's strongly linked to metabolic dysfunction. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast, Shane dives into one of the biggest mindset traps in fat loss and behaviour change — the famous "fuck it button." But have you actually given up… or have you just overeaten once? Too often, one meal, one night out, or one stressful day turns into a week of guilt, bingeing, and starting over on Monday. Shane breaks down the difference between emotional eating, self-sabotage, and normal human behaviour, while explaining why a single setback doesn't erase your progress. This episode covers: Why overeating is not failure The all-or-nothing mindset keeping people stuck Emotional triggers like stress, boredom, and overwhelm How guilt fuels the cycle Practical ways to regain control without punishment Why consistency matters more than perfection If you've ever felt like you "blew it" after one bad day, this episode will help you reframe setbacks, stop spiralling, and build a healthier relationship with food and yourself. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode, I'm joined by Aoife O'Brien to explore what positive body image actually means beyond the buzzwords. We dive into the difference between body confidence and body acceptance, and why constantly trying to "love how you look" isn't always realistic — or necessary. We talk about the impact of social media, comparison, and diet culture on how we see ourselves, and how self-worth often gets tied to appearance without us even realising it. Aoife shares practical ways to start improving your relationship with your body, building self-trust, and shifting focus away from how you look to how you live. If you've ever struggled with body image, confidence, or feeling "not good enough," this episode offers a more grounded, compassionate approach that actually works in real life. Download Aoifes FREE bod image webinar series - https://subscribepage.io/3nVAtL Online Coaching  www.shanewalshfitness.com  

In this episode I speak about why the scales impacts your mood and why its unlikely its an issue with the sad step. To stop yoyo dieting once and for all  Online coaching www.shanewalshfitnesss.com