148: Why Depriving Yourself Never Works

Are you dieting in a healthy way or disordered way? Many use extreme methods to lose weight and think this is normal, but extreme deprivation is never sustainable and always leads to regaining the weight at some point. Megan provides examples of dieting in an unhealthy way that our society has normalized and explains why they are so detrimental to you keeping weight off long-term. Plus, what diet works best for losing weight and keeping it off long-term! Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormone-weight-loss-class-2/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/

Mindset isn’t quantifiable with the scale but makes a huge difference in reaching a goal like weight loss. Subtle shifts in your perspective, in your thinking and in your approach are what drive the consistent, small wins that drives lasting change in your health. Megan discusses practical advice on shifting your mindset to lose weight sustainably along with the growth mindsets you need to be successful, and why celebrating small wins is key!  Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormone-weight-loss-class-2/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/

Sarah was in an unhealthy place mentally and physically. Chronic dieting made her body sick and mentally she shaming herself, making herself feel guilty and trying to be strict which only made things worse. Sarah shares how her negativity toward herself was a large part of what she had to unlearn to be successful and come to a place of peace with food, the scale and her body. Sarah's story is representative of many women I work with because the issues with food are really not about the food.  Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormone-weight-loss-class-2/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/

Are you avoiding discomfort in your weight loss? As a nutritionist who helps midlife women lose weight sustainably, I frequently hear women say "why am I like this? Why do I always do this? Why don't I have the results that I want?" The answer is simple. Because you only do things when it's easy and convenient. In this episode, I explain why midlife women get stuck in their weight journey and why the mindset (not food) needs to change! Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormone-weight-loss-class-2/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/    

Megan explains why just losing weight doesn't build confidence and shares three things you must work on internally during your weight loss journey that actually boost self-esteem long-term and going into maintenance. Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormone-weight-loss-class-2/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/  

Food noise is a symptom of deeper issues going on that make sustainable weight loss impossible. Fixing the causes of your food noise will make your relationship with food better and make weight loss easier. In this episode, you will learn 5 reasons why you have food noise to help you get to the root cause of your food noise! Beating Emotional Hunger - Elaine's Journey Losing The Menpause Belly - Deb's Journey Making Peace with Food - Sharon's Journey Dieting From The Inside Out - Katie's Journey Escaping Weight Watcher's - Judy's Journey Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormone-weight-loss-class-2/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/

My client Lanita was diagnosed with avascular necrosis and high blood pressure at a young age. She struggled with dieting, her relationship with food, all or nothing mindset and weight since she was a young child. Lanita shares how coaching helped her successfully lose weight, change her mindset and create habits she loves and looks forward to doing despite her medical condition. Hear Lanita's inspiring story and advice for other women who want to lose weight! Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormone-weight-loss-class-2/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/testimonials/ Avascular Necrosis: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/dealing-with-avascular-necrosis/

Not losing weight eating, but you're eating healthy foods? These are the reasons why you are not losing weight despite eating clean or eating healthy foods! Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/client-testimonials/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormonal-weight-loss-class/

Not losing weight in a calorie deficit? You’ve been tracking your calories, exercising, hitting your step goal but the scale just won’t budge. Weight loss is not a straight-forward calories in calories out equation. Hear 10 reasons why your calorie deficit is not working from nutritionist Megan. Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/client-testimonials/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormonal-weight-loss-class/

Many midlife women are working hard to lose weight, but don't have the results they want and are very frustrated. Here are 7 symptoms that you're on the wrong diet, and this is either why your plan is not working or why you may lose weight then regain it again later on! Free Weight Loss Consultation: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/weight-loss-coaching/ Free Weight Loss Class: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/hormonal-weight-loss-class/ Client Testimonials: https://skinnyfitalicious.com/client-testimonials/