Why Healthy Habits Never Seem to Stick

Why Healthy Habits Never Seem to Stick

Have you ever felt like you're great at getting started, but keeping healthy habits going is the hard part? In this episode, we're talking about why motivation isn't enough to create lasting change and why so many women find themselves stuck in the cycle of starting over. We'll dive into the role identity plays in your habits, why your brain naturally gravitates toward what's familiar, and how the story you tell yourself can either keep you stuck or help you move forward. I also share a personal story about changing my relationship with alcohol and how shifting my identity, not relying on motivation, was what finally made the habit stick. If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I just can't stick with anything," this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why motivation always fades and why that's completely normal * How your brain prefers familiar habits, even when they aren't serving you * The connection between identity and long-term behavior change * Why lasting weight loss isn't about willpower * A simple mindset shift that can help you stop starting over Ready for your next step? Take my Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap Quiz [https://tally.so/r/0Q5XbQ] to discover the best path for your goals and your current season of life. 👉 Take the quiz here [https://tally.so/r/0Q5XbQ]. Let's connect! I'd love to hear what resonated with you from today's episode. Send me your questions or let me know what topics you'd like me to cover in a future episode by sending me a DM on Instagram: @malloryyounglove [https://www.instagram.com/malloryyounglove/?hl=en] If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you subscribed, left a review, or shared it with a friend who could use the encouragement. Until next time, remember that lasting change isn't built by being perfect. It's built through the daily habits that become part of who you are.

A New Chapter for Nourished Mamas (and What's Changing)

If you've noticed things feeling a little different around here... you're right. In this episode, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what's been happening in my life, why my business is evolving, and what you can expect from The Nourished Mamas Podcast moving forward. We'll chat about motherhood, building Daily Habits Nutrition, why I'm expanding beyond postpartum, and the simple mission that's guiding everything I'm creating: helping women simplify nutrition, lose weight sustainably, and build healthy habits that actually last. Resources Mentioned: 🧭 Find Your Personalized Weight Loss Roadmap [https://tally.so/r/0Q5XbQ] Take my free quiz to discover which nutrition pathway best fits your current season of life. Whether you're postpartum, navigating perimenopause, using a GLP-1, or looking for sustainable weight loss support, you'll receive a personalized roadmap and free training designed just for you. 🛍️ Shop My Favorites [https://nourished-mamas.circle.so/c/shop-my-store] I'm also sharing a preview of the products, kitchen tools, and everyday favorites I'm using and loving for our soon-to-be-named cabin in Zion. If you've been following along with this project, you can browse everything here! As always, thank you for being here and for allowing me to be a small part of your health journey. I'm so excited for what's ahead, and I can't wait to continue growing alongside you.

Why Coffee Isn't Fixing Your Energy Anymore

Show Notes Why does postpartum exhaustion feel so much deeper than just being “tired”? And why does coffee eventually stop helping the way it used to? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason so many postpartum moms feel completely drained, mentally overloaded, and stuck in survival mode, even when they’re trying to “do everything right.” With Mother’s Day weekend here, this conversation felt especially important. Because so many moms are carrying the invisible mental load of: * meal planning * grocery lists * schedules * family logistics * emotional labor * and making sure everyone else is taken care of Even celebrations meant for moms often come with more responsibility behind the scenes. Inside this episode, we talk about: * why coffee isn’t fixing your energy anymore * the connection between mental load and postpartum exhaustion * how decision fatigue impacts your eating habits * why meals can start to feel overwhelming * the hidden stress of constantly figuring out what to eat * how simplifying food can reduce overwhelm and improve consistency * realistic postpartum nutrition support for busy moms This episode is a reminder that you do not need more discipline or a stricter plan. You need more support. More simplicity. And fewer decisions. If you’re tired of overthinking meals and want a simpler way to eat postpartum, Click here [https://nourished-mamas.dailyhabitsnutrition.com/blueprint-application] or DM me TRAINING on Instagram and I’ll send you my free 6-minute training breaking down the #1 eating pattern keeping postpartum moms stuck with low energy and stalled weight loss. Inside the training, you’ll also find a quick 2-minute consult form if you want help figuring out your next best step. Or if you don't want to think about meals and want them done for you, click here to join my weekly meal membership. [https://nourished-mamas.dailyhabitsnutrition.com/checkout/what-to-eat-prep-membership]

Postpartum Fat Loss is NOT a Math Equation

Postpartum fat loss is not a math equation. If it were just calories in vs. calories out… this wouldn’t feel so hard. Most moms already know what they should be doing—but knowing isn’t the problem. In this episode, we’re breaking down why fat loss feels so inconsistent in postpartum life—and what actually needs to shift to make progress feel easier (and more sustainable). Because the issue isn’t that you’re not trying. It’s that you don’t have a system that works in real life. We’ll talk about: * Why the “eat less, move more” approach falls apart in motherhood * The real reason consistency feels so hard (hint: it’s not lack of discipline) * How decision fatigue and under-eating are holding you back * What actually creates results without tracking everything or starting over every week And most importantly—how to simplify your nutrition so you can actually follow through. Because it’s not about doing more. It’s about making it easier to be consistent. 🔥 WANT HELP MAKING THIS EASY? If you’re listening to this and thinking: “I just need someone to tell me what to eat this week…” 👉 Comment PREP I’ll send you a simple, done-for-you system that includes: * your meals for the week * a grocery list * and a quick prep plan you can finish in about an hour So you can stop overthinking and start following through. — And if you’re feeling like: “Even when I have a plan… I still struggle to stay consistent” 👉 Send me a message [https://www.instagram.com/the.postpartum.dietitian/?hl=en] Tell me what you’re struggling with and what your goals are—and we’ll talk about what it looks like to get support, structure, and accountability with this.

The “Good Mom” Lie That’s Keeping You Exhausted

In this episode, I break down the pressure to be a “good mom”—and how it’s quietly leading to burnout, low energy, and feeling disconnected from yourself. If you’ve been constantly putting yourself last, running on autopilot, or feeling like you’ve lost a part of who you are… this will shift how you see it. We’re talking about the identity behind self-sacrifice, why it’s not actually helping you show up the way you want, and what it looks like to support yourself without guilt. What You’ll Take Away: * The “good mom” lie that’s keeping you exhausted * Why putting yourself last is backfiring * How losing structure for yourself impacts your health and consistency * The identity shift that helps you feel like yourself again Work with Me Send me a message on IG @the.postpartum.dietitian and we’ll talk through what support makes the most sense for you—whether that’s coaching or my weekly meal plan membership (with my Nourished Mama Meal Assistant built in).