Program Yourself Thin Podcast

Episode 610: Maximizing Pleasure To Lose Weight

Most diets teach you to fight your cravings — but what if the key to lasting weight loss is actually more pleasure, not less?
In this episode, I’ll show you how to reprogram your brain to get maximum satisfaction from every bite, so you naturally eat less without feeling deprived. You’ll learn:
Why pleasure is the secret weapon for sustainable weight loss
How to slow down and actually enjoy your food (so you need less of it)
A simple mindset shift that makes “junk food” lose its grip on you
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the willpower battle, this episode will help you flip the script — and make losing weight feel good again.

Episode 609: Dealing With Stress Eating

Stress eating isn’t just about food — it’s about how your brain has learned to cope. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to break the cycle.
You’ll learn:
Why stress eating isn’t a willpower problem (and what’s really driving it)
How to quickly calm your mind so cravings lose their grip
A simple 60-second mental technique to “redo” your toughest moments and rewire your response
Practical strategies you can use today to handle stress without turning to food
If stress has been sabotaging your weight-loss goals, this episode will help you feel back in control — without restriction, guilt, or white-knuckling it.

Episode 608: Why You're Scared To Be Hungry

Have you ever noticed how quickly hunger can make you panic?How the first twinge of an empty stomach feels like an emergency —as if something is wrong?
In this episode, we dig into why so many of us fear hunger,and how that fear is secretly running your eating habits.You’ll learn why hunger isn’t your enemy,how to tell the difference between true hunger and emotional hunger,and how to rebuild trust with your body so you can eat calmly —without fear, guilt, or losing control.
If you’ve ever grabbed food just to make the hunger go away,this episode will show you how to turn that moment into power.

Episode 607: You Can't Gain (or Lose) Weight

You don’t just “gain” weight.You don’t just “lose” it either.
Weight doesn’t sneak up on you or vanish overnight.It’s a reflection — of what and how you’ve been eating.
In this episode, I break down why this shift matters so much.When you stop thinking of weight as something that happens to youand start seeing it as something you create with your choices,you take your power back.
No more mystery.No more fear of the scale.Just clarity — and a way forward you can trust.

Episode 606: Stop Doubting Yourself and Lose Weight

If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t do this”… this episode is for you.
Doubt is the hidden weight that keeps you stuck. It whispers that you’ll fail again, that you don’t have enough willpower, that lasting change just isn’t possible for you. But here’s the truth: doubt is not a fact—it’s a habit of thinking. And once you break it, your whole weight-loss journey shifts.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to:
Recognize the lies doubt has been feeding you.
Reprogram your mind so confidence becomes your default.
Step into a version of yourself who knows—without question—that success is inevitable.
Stop letting doubt run the show. You already have what it takes to succeed. This is where you prove it to yourself.

Episode 605: Emotions That Make You Lose Weight

Most people think weight loss is all about food and exercise — but the truth is, your emotions drive more of your results than your meal plan ever could. In this episode, Jim Katsoulis reveals how feelings like hope, confidence, and self-compassion can actually rewire your habits and make healthy choices feel natural.
You’ll discover:
The surprising emotions that help you stay consistent (without willpower battles)
How to shift from stress and frustration into feelings that fuel real progress
Simple ways to “program” your emotional state so weight loss happens almost automatically
If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of dieting and disappointment, this episode will show you how the right emotions can become your greatest weight-loss tool.

Episode 604: Stages of Learning For Weight Loss

Losing weight isn’t just about food — it’s about learning new skills. And like any skill, there are stages you move through before it becomes second nature.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through the four stages of learning for weight loss — from conscious incompetence (realizing what’s not working) all the way to unconscious competence (where healthy choices feel automatic).
You’ll discover:
Why frustration in the early stages is actually a sign of progress
How to avoid the “trap” that keeps most people stuck in the middle
What it feels like when your new habits finally “click”
How to move through each stage faster so weight loss feels easier
If you’ve ever wondered why change feels hard at first — or why you keep slipping back into old patterns — this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to stay with it until it becomes effortless.

Episode 603: What A Real Weight Loss Plan Looks Like

Most “weight loss plans” aren’t really plans at all — they’re diets. And that’s why they fail. A diet gives you rules to follow until you burn out. A real weight loss plan gives you a structure that fits your life, your body, and your mind — so it actually lasts.
In this episode, I’ll break down exactly what a real weight loss plan looks like.
You’ll discover:
The three core pieces every lasting plan must include
Why most diets leave you stuck in an endless cycle of starting over
How to build a plan that works even on stressful, busy days
The secret to making your plan feel natural instead of like punishment
If you’re tired of chasing diets that don’t stick, this episode will show you what a real plan looks like — one you can actually follow for life.

Episode 602: Resetting Your Weight Loss Expectations

One of the biggest reasons people fail at weight loss isn’t food or willpower — it’s expectations. Most of us go in with unrealistic timelines and impossible standards, then feel discouraged when the results don’t match the picture in our head.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to reset your weight loss expectations so they actually set you up for success.
You’ll discover:
The hidden ways unrealistic expectations sabotage your progress
How to create a timeline that works with your body, not against it
Why slower progress often leads to faster, lasting results
The mindset shift that keeps you motivated long enough to win
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “behind” or “not losing fast enough,” this episode will give you the clarity and calm you need to keep moving forward — and finally reach your goal weight in a way that lasts.

Episode 601: Utilizing Unhealthy Food Choices

Most people think success means cutting out every “bad” food forever — and that’s why they fail. In this episode, I show you how to use unhealthy food choices in a smart way that actually helps you lose weight and stay on track long term.
You’ll learn:
Why trying to be “perfect” backfires and keeps you stuck
How to build flexibility into your plan so food never feels off-limits
A mindset shift that turns slip-ups into tools for growth instead of excuses to quit
If you’ve ever felt guilty after eating something “bad,” this conversation will free you from that all-or-nothing trap — and show you how to finally make food work for you.