Today we’re continuing my series on self-sabotage in weight loss and we are focusing on perfectionism another word for this is all-or-nothing thinking.

Perfectionism inhibits forward progress, and perfectionism is the enemy of consistency. When it comes to weight loss, trying to “get it right” may be holding you back in ways you haven’t even realized.

Here’s what it can sound like:

• “Now’s not a good time to start losing weight, I’m too busy, I have too much going on.”
• “I screwed up already today. I may as well just keep eating and start over tomorrow morning.”
• “This week has been a bust. I’ll start over on Monday with a clean slate.”
• “There are too many celebrations in December, I’ll start in January.”
• “There are too many vacations and social events over the summer, I’ll start in September.”

Can you see the theme here? Perfectionism leads to procrastination and misleads you into believing there will be a better time to re-start.

On today’s episode I’ll share some tools to help you overcome perfectionism, including:

• Next Best Choice
• Self-Compassion
• Psychological Flexibility
• Habit Focus

Remember, you don’t need to wait for the perfect time to start focusing on your health. Starting with today’s Next Best Choice is 100% better than not bothering until some indeterminate time in the future!

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Today is episode 2 of the self-sabotage in weight loss series. We are talking about COMPARISON.

Comparison is something we all fall into at some point, right? Maybe you’re scrolling through Instagram, seeing transformation photos, or hearing about how someone dropped 10 pounds in a month, and suddenly, you start feeling like you’re doing something wrong. Sound familiar?

Today we talk about why comparison is so harmful, especially when it comes to your weight loss efforts, and how you can shift your focus back to your personal journey.

I see comparison show up in 2 forms:

• It’s not fair (other people don’t struggle)
• I’m not losing fast enough! (everyone else is losing faster)

Remember that your journey is your own. No one else has your exact circumstances, your body, or your life. Focus on your own progress, even if it’s slow. Progress is still progress, and it’s unique to you.

Another person’s actions don’t need to impact your choices.

And likewise, someone else’s progresses neither diminishes nor accelerates your own.

Until next time, stay focused on your progress, not perfection. You’ve got this!

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Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series on how self-sabotage can affect weight loss. In this episode, we explore FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and how it can derail your health goals.

1. What is FOMO?
2. FOMO Leads to Mindless Eating
3. FOMO and the Scarcity Mindset
4. FOMO Fuels the All-or-Nothing Mentality

Tools & Mindset Shifts:

• Mindful Eating: Choose in advance what meals you want to enjoy fully and mindfully.
• Retrospective Review: Ask yourself how you’ll feel afterward. This tool can help you prioritize your long-term goals over immediate gratification.
• Reframe Your Thinking: Instead of seeing skipping that extra slice of cake as deprivation, view it as an investment in your future health.
• Positive Self-Talk: Replace guilt with empowerment. Remind yourself: "I’m learning to love taking care of my body," and "I’m allowed occasional indulgences."

FOMO doesn’t have to control your health decisions. By being mindful of your thoughts and making intentional choices, you can take back control and invest in your long-term health goals. Remember, it’s about consistency, not perfection.

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit. We’ll be back next week for part two of the self-sabotage series, where we’ll talk about comparison. Until then, do one thing today that supports your body and well-being.

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