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What Successful Slimmers Wish They’d Known at the Start

What if you could sit down with your younger self and share everything you've learned about weight loss? Not the textbook advice, but the hard-won wisdom that only comes from living it. The kind of insights that make you think, "I wish someone had told me this years ago." Join Holly and Jim as they share powerful reflections from state-of-slimmers and listeners who've been through the journey. You'll hear honest, transformative advice about what really matters when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. These aren't just tips, they're the truths people discovered about themselves along the way. This episode will shift how you think about your own journey. Whether you're just starting out or looking for that missing piece, you'll find wisdom here that could change everything. Discussed on the episode: * The mind state shift that separates temporary results from lasting change * Why "progress over perfection" might be the most important thing you'll ever learn * The surprising connection between self-care and stress eating (and why it matters most when you're busiest) * How movement became a way of life for successful maintainers and what they wish they'd known sooner * The truth about scales, food journals, and other tools you might be using all wrong * Why visualizing your goals isn't just feel-good advice, it's actually rewiring your brain * What Jim would tell his younger researcher self (hint: it took him decades to figure this out)

The Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask About Weight Loss

Ever wondered why your body does strange things during weight loss, but felt too awkward to ask? You're not alone. From unexpected physical changes to confusing emotional responses, weight loss brings surprises nobody warns you about. These unspoken questions deserve genuine answers, free from judgment and shame. Join Holly and Jim as they tackle the questions people whisper about but rarely say out loud. They're diving into the weird body stuff, the mental games, and the relationship shifts that come with losing weight. Whether it's why certain areas change first, how to handle friends who seem threatened by your progress, or feeling like a fraud when people compliment you, this episode goes there. If you've ever had a question about weight loss that felt too personal or too embarrassing to ask, this conversation is for you. Holly and Jim bring science, compassion, and a healthy dose of vulnerability to topics most experts avoid. Discussed on the episode: * The fascinating biochemistry of where fat actually goes when you lose it * Why some body parts seem to change before others (and why you can't control it) * The unexpected reason you might feel colder after losing weight * Why does your mind take longer to catch up than your body does * The truth about why we sometimes underreport what we've eaten to others * How to handle partners or friends who seem threatened by your success * Why the fear of regaining weight actually means something positive * The surprising ways relationships shift when your body changes * Why you might still reach for larger clothes even though they don't fit * The question that caught Jim completely off guard (involving sexual positions and calorie burn) Send your awkward, embarrassing, or "too weird to ask" weight loss questions to Holly and Jim for their next episode!

Paul Coates: Can Supplements Really Help You Lose Weight?

The supplement aisle seems to promise everything: rapid fat burning, appetite suppression, effortless weight loss. With billions of dollars spent annually and 60% of Americans taking supplements regularly, the questions are endless. Do they actually work? Are they safe? And how do you separate the science from the marketing hype? Join Holly and Jim as they tackle the complex world of weight loss supplements with one of the nation's leading experts. You'll discover why the supplement industry operates so differently from pharmaceuticals, what the research really says about popular ingredients, and how to make informed decisions in a marketplace flooded with big promises but limited oversight. Their guest, Dr. Paul Coates, spent nearly two decades as director of the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, where he guided national research priorities and consumer education. He served as president of the American Society for Nutrition and is the lead editor of the Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. If anyone can cut through the confusion, it's Paul. Discussed on the episode: * The surprising statistic about how many Americans use supplements daily * Why studying supplement combinations creates an almost impossible research challenge * The red flags to watch for when companies cite "research" to support their products * How the regulatory framework for supplements differs dramatically from prescription drugs * The cautionary tale of ephedra and what it teaches us about "natural" ingredients * Which supplements have enough research to show modest promise for weight management * Why expecting huge results from supplements sets you up for disappointment * The importance of discussing supplement use with your healthcare provider * How to spot products that may contain unlisted ingredients or inaccurate dosing * Real-world advice on whether it's worth trying supplements and where to start safely Resources Mentioned: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: https://ods.od.nih.gov/ [https://ods.od.nih.gov/]

Your Burning Weight Loss Questions Answered: A Top 10 Countdown

You've got questions. Lots of them. And if you've been trying to lose weight or keep it off, chances are you've Googled these same burning questions at 11 p.m., desperately searching for answers that actually make sense. From "Do I really have to give up bread?" to "What do I do when the scale isn't moving?" - these are the questions that keep showing up in Holly and Jim's clinics, programs, emails, and even chance encounters at the grocery store. The questions that make you laugh, make you think, and the ones you're probably too embarrassed to ask out loud but secretly wonder about every day. Join Holly and Jim as they count down the top 10 most frequently asked weight loss questions, delivering science-backed answers that cut through the confusion. You'll discover why some popular beliefs might be holding you back, learn when to trust your body's signals, and find out which "golden rule" of weight loss might actually be more flexible than you think. Plus, they reveal the number one question that stumps people the most - and why the answer might completely change how you think about success. Discussed on the episode: * Why weighing yourself daily might be the key to long-term success (and how to do it without letting the number ruin your day) * The surprising truth about whether you need to focus on diet or exercise first * Why the breakfast debate isn't as black and white as you've been told * The real story behind carbs and whether they're truly the enemy * Whether you can enjoy alcohol and still reach your weight goals * The truth about the "fat-burning zone" at the gym and why you might be overthinking it * What to do when you hit that inevitable plateau (and why it's not a sign of failure) * The psychology behind emotional eating and practical strategies to break the cycle * Why weight loss and weight maintenance require completely different skill sets * The mindset shift that transforms weight regain from failure to part of the process Resources Mentioned: * Weight Loss And… Episode 73: https://weightlossand.com/can-you-drink-alcohol-and-still-lose-weight [https://weightlossand.com/can-you-drink-alcohol-and-still-lose-weight] * Weight Loss And… Episode 94: https://weightlossand.com/willpower-wont-save-you-but-these-10-things-will [https://weightlossand.com/willpower-wont-save-you-but-these-10-things-will]

Willpower Won't Save You (But These 10 Things Will)

"I just need more willpower." If you've ever said this to yourself, you're not alone. It's one of the most common beliefs in weight loss: that success comes down to having iron-clad self-control and the ability to resist every temptation that comes your way. But what if willpower isn't the secret weapon you think it is? What if, depending on it, is actually setting you up for failure? Holly and Jim are about to shatter one of the biggest myths in weight management and show you a completely different path to lasting success. Join them as they reveal why willpower is overrated and share the top 10 strategies that matter far more than white-knuckling your way through cravings. You'll discover science-backed alternatives that successful people use instead of relying on mental muscle alone, and why these approaches are not only more effective, but also more sustainable for the long haul. Discussed on the episode: * Why willpower works like a muscle (and why that's actually a problem) * The two times of day when your self-control is strongest and weakest * How successful weight maintainers from the National Weight Control Registry really think about willpower * The "Perfect Polly" vs "Too Special Sarah" profiles, which extreme are you? * Why your workout clothes belong in your office (Jim's clever routine revealed) * The mind-body connection breakthrough that's changing everything * Holly's chip catastrophe story: when strong willpower completely backfired * The boundary conversation technique for handling sabotaging environments * Why taking back your power is really a mindset shift * The #1 alternative to willpower that replaces it entirely Resources Mentioned: * Weight Loss And… Episode 19: https://weightlossand.com/reigniting-your-weight-loss-motivation-strategies-for-a-sustainable-journey [https://weightlossand.com/reigniting-your-weight-loss-motivation-strategies-for-a-sustainable-journey] * Weight Loss And… Episode 11: https://www.weightlossand.com/the-seven-secrets-of-weight-loss-success/ [https://www.weightlossand.com/the-seven-secrets-of-weight-loss-success/] * Weight Loss And… Episode 76: https://www.weightlossand.com/why-mind-state-is-the-key-to-weight-loss-maintenance/ [https://www.weightlossand.com/why-mind-state-is-the-key-to-weight-loss-maintenance/]