Program Yourself Thin Podcast

Episode 658: It's Not A Weight Problem, It's A Mindset Problem

If you’ve tried every plan and still can’t make it stick, the issue isn’t your body—it’s the program running in your mind.
In this episode, I break down how thoughts, beliefs, and identity drive every choice you make around food—and how to change them so results finally last. You’ll learn:
Why willpower fails when your self-image stays the same
The “thought loops” that trigger cravings, overeating, and all-or-nothing days
A simple mental reset that makes staying on plan feel natural, not forced
When you rewire the mindset, the “weight problem” solves itself. Change the way you think, and the way you eat—and live—follows.

Epsidoe 657: Easy Calorie Cuts

You don’t need a new diet to lose weight — you just need a few smart, simple tweaks.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to cut hundreds of calories a day without feeling hungry or deprived. You’ll learn:
The easiest food swaps that make a big difference
How to reduce calories naturally by changing how you eat, not just what you eat
Small daily habits that quietly create massive results over time
Weight loss doesn’t have to mean restriction or struggle. These small, easy calorie cuts can help you lose weight — and keep it off — while still enjoying the foods you love.

Episode 656: Grief and Weight Loss

When you’re grieving, everything feels heavier — your heart, your thoughts, your body. And in that space, weight loss can feel impossible or even irrelevant.
In this episode, I open up about how grief affects your relationship with food, motivation, and self-care — and how to gently find your way back to balance without pressure or guilt. You’ll learn:
Why grief changes your eating and energy patterns (and that’s okay)
How to nurture yourself without turning to food for comfort
What healing looks like when you stop forcing progress and start honoring your process
This isn’t about pushing through pain. It’s about learning to care for yourself through it — one mindful choice at a time.

Episode 655: Recovering From Thanksgiving

If you overate on Thanksgiving — or the whole weekend — you’re not alone. But the real problem isn’t what you ate… it’s what you do next.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to bounce back fast without guilt, restriction, or “starting over.” You’ll learn:
Why beating yourself up keeps you stuck in the cycle
How to reset your mindset (and your body) in just one day
Simple strategies to get back in rhythm and feel good again
Thanksgiving isn’t a setback — it’s a practice moment. And when you handle it the right way, it actually makes you stronger for the rest of the season.

Episode 654: Moderation Almost Always Beats Abstinence

You don’t have to give up your favorite foods to lose weight — you just have to change your relationship with them.
In this episode, I’ll show you why moderation works better than total restriction almost every time. You’ll learn:
Why cutting foods out completely triggers cravings and rebounds
How moderation builds trust, confidence, and long-term consistency
A simple framework for enjoying what you love without losing control
When you learn how to enjoy food in balance, weight loss stops feeling like punishment — and starts feeling like freedom.

Episode 653: How To Get More Pleasure From Food

You don’t need to eat more to enjoy food — you just need to eat differently.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to retrain your brain and body to get more satisfaction from every bite, so you naturally eat less and feel more fulfilled. You’ll learn:
Why rushing, multitasking, and guilt steal your enjoyment (and fuel overeating)
How to slow down and reconnect with your senses so food actually tastes better
A simple technique to turn every meal into an experience — not a blur
When you start getting real pleasure from food, you stop chasing it with more food. And that’s when eating becomes calm, enjoyable, and naturally balanced.

Episode 652: Keeping The Weight Off Is Easy

Most people think losing weight is hard — but keeping it off? Impossible.That belief is exactly what makes it so difficult.
In this episode, I’ll show you why maintaining your goal weight can actually be the easiest part of the journey — when you build it the right way. You’ll learn:
The mindset shift that makes maintenance feel natural, not fragile
How to design habits that support your goal weight automatically
Why “easy” doesn’t mean effortless — it means aligned
When you stop trying to stay perfect and start living like the person who’s already there, keeping the weight off becomes the most natural thing in the world.

Episode 652: Don't Wait Till After The Holidays

If you’re telling yourself you’ll “start fresh after the holidays,” this episode is your wake-up call.
Waiting doesn’t make it easier — it just keeps you stuck in the same cycle. In this episode, I’ll show you how to enjoy the holidays and make real progress right now. You’ll learn:
Why delaying your goals kills momentum and motivation
How to make simple, realistic changes even during the busiest season
The mindset that helps you feel in control without feeling restricted
You don’t need a “perfect” time to start — you just need a better way to begin. And that way starts today.

Episode 651: Relax To Lose Weight

The way you see weight loss determines whether it feels like a struggle or a transformation.
In this episode, I’ll help you break free from the old “diet mindset” — the one built on guilt, pressure, and perfection — and show you how to see weight loss through a completely different lens. You’ll learn:
How to shift from chasing results to building a lifestyle you love
Why your mindset matters more than your meal plan
The simple perspective change that turns frustration into freedom
When you see weight loss differently, you do it differently — and that’s when everything starts to click.

Episode 650: Weight Loss Is More Complicated Than You Think

The way you see weight loss determines whether it feels like a struggle or a transformation.
In this episode, I’ll help you break free from the old “diet mindset” — the one built on guilt, pressure, and perfection — and show you how to see weight loss through a completely different lens. You’ll learn:
How to shift from chasing results to building a lifestyle you love
Why your mindset matters more than your meal plan
The simple perspective change that turns frustration into freedom
When you see weight loss differently, you do it differently — and that’s when everything starts to click.