Program Yourself Thin Podcast

Episode 336: Mind Control For Weight Loss

Weight loss isn’t just about controlling what you eat —It’s about learning how to control your mind before it controls you.
In this episode, I break down how real mind control works when it comes to losing weight — and no, it’s not some gimmick or magic trick.
You’ll discover:
How your thoughts, emotions, and habits are quietly running the show
Why willpower fails (and what to use instead)
Simple ways to reprogram your thinking so healthy choices feel automatic
How to shift from fighting cravings to feeling in control without the battle
If you’ve ever said,
“I know what to do… I just don’t do it,”this episode will show you exactly why — and how to fix it.
Because lasting weight loss doesn’t come from forcing yourself.It comes from mastering the one thing that drives it all —Your mind.
Take back control — and make weight loss the easy part.

Episode 335: The Value Of Projects On Your Weight Loss

What if the secret to losing weight wasn’t just about food and exercise… but about having the right kind of focus in your life?
In this episode, I reveal how having personal projects — things that challenge, inspire, and engage you — can accelerate your weight loss without obsessing over calories or the scale.
You’ll discover:
Why boredom and lack of purpose silently sabotage your weight loss
How meaningful projects reduce emotional eating and cravings
The surprising link between creativity, focus, and self-control
How to shift from "fixing yourself" to building a life you love (where weight loss becomes easier)
If weight loss feels like your only goal right now, that’s a problem.I’ll show you how adding the right projects can actually help you stay motivated, fulfilled — and naturally aligned with healthier choices.
This isn’t a distraction.It’s a strategy to fill your life — not your plate.
Tune in and learn how passion projects can lead to lasting weight mastery.

Episode 334: Dialing Down Your Calories

If cutting calories feels like torture or triggers an all-or-nothing mindset, you’re doing it the hard way.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to dial down your calories strategically — without starving, obsessing, or wrecking your relationship with food.
You’ll learn:
Why slashing calories backfires for most people
How to reduce intake naturally by working with your mind, not against it
Simple tweaks that make eating less feel almost automatic
The mindset shift that makes calorie control effortless and sustainable
Stop thinking you need willpower to eat less.Start learning how to think like a thin, healthy person — where eating the right amount feels normal.
This isn’t about deprivation.It’s about recalibrating your habits so weight loss becomes the side effect.
Tune in and discover how to quietly lower your calories—and actually enjoy it.

Episode 533: A Slow Start To Your Weight Loss

Frustrated because your weight loss isn’t happening fast enough?
Good.That "slow start" might be the best thing that ever happened to you.
In this episode, I break down why slow, steady beginnings set you up for long-term success — while fast starts usually lead to burnout, rebounds, and frustration.
You’ll learn:
Why slow weight loss often leads to permanent weight mastery
How to shift from “scale-obsessed” to building real momentum
The hidden dangers of fast results (that no one talks about)
How to stay motivated when progress feels too small to matter
If you’ve ever felt like giving up because the scale isn’t moving fast enough, this episode will reframe everything.
Because lasting weight loss isn’t about how fast you start —It’s about building a system where you never have to start over again.

Episode 532: Lose Weight Once Not All At Once

If you’re always trying to “start over” or “get it all right” overnight… you’re stuck in the all-or-nothing trap.
In this episode, Jim flips the script on the typical weight loss mindset and shares what actually works: slowing down, doing less, and building real change that sticks — so you can lose the weight once and be done with it.
You’ll learn:
Why trying to lose weight all at once is a guaranteed setup for failure
The smarter strategy to lose it once and keep it off for life
How to escape the perfectionism that keeps you stuck
This is your permission to stop rushing — and finally make weight loss feel doable, sustainable, and real.

Episode 531: The Weight Loss Fairy Tale

You’ve been sold a fairy tale:Lose the weight → live happily ever after.But real life doesn’t work like that.
In this episode, Jim exposes the fantasy thinking that keeps people stuck — chasing quick fixes, obsessing over numbers, and waiting for happiness to arrive after the scale moves.
You’ll discover:
Why the “happily ever after” weight loss story is sabotaging you
The truth about where lasting change really begins
A new, empowering story that puts YOU back in control
If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in an endless loop of trying and failing… this episode gives you the plot twist you’ve been waiting for.

Episode 530: Making Weight Loss The Side Effect

What if weight loss wasn’t the goal... but the natural result of something deeper?
In this episode, Jim breaks down a powerful mindset shift that changes everything: when you stop obsessing over losing weight and start focusing on becoming the version of you who naturally lives at your goal weight, the results take care of themselves.
You’ll learn:
Why chasing the scale backfires (and what works better)
How to align your identity, habits, and emotions with long-term success
The core question that rewires your motivation instantly
This is the episode that helps you stop trying to lose weight… and start becoming the person who doesn’t have to.

Episode 529: Healthy Addictions That Keep You Thin

What if the secret to weight loss wasn’t cutting everything out — but getting addicted to the right things? In this episode, I’ll show you how to create healthy obsessions that actually make staying on track feel easy. These aren’t hacks or gimmicks — they’re feel-good habits your brain will crave. Once you lock into these, weight loss stops being a fight... and starts feeling automatic.

Episode 528: The Easiest Way To Get Back On Track

Falling off track doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it just means you’re human. In this episode, I’ll show you the easiest, most effective way to bounce back fast. You’ll learn how to avoid guilt, reconnect to your deeper goals, and shift your mindset in minutes. No shame. No struggle. Just a simple strategy to reset your focus and keep moving forward — no matter what happened yesterday.

Episode 527: Reframing The Foods Making You Overweight

In this episode, we dive into a powerful mindset shift that can change the way you look at the foods that are holding you back.
You’ll learn how to reframe the foods that are making you gain weight—not with guilt or shame, but with clarity and control. We’ll break down how to move from seeing these foods as comfort to seeing them for what they really are: patterns that keep you stuck.
You’ll discover:
How your brain creates emotional attachments to certain foods
Why your current perception is more powerful than the food itself
A simple method to change how you think and feel about those trigger foods
How to start feeling in control instead of powerless around food
This isn’t about restriction—it’s about awareness, identity, and choice. When you shift the way you see these foods, it becomes easier to make better decisions without willpower.
Press play and take the first step toward food freedom.