Why Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Journey?
Hey there. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping your weight loss journey, this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast is for you. In this episode, I dive deep into the reasons why we sabotage ourselves—both the logical, tactical reasons and the emotional, deeply personal ones.
On the tactical side, the challenges often come down to misaligned plans. Maybe you’re overestimating your calorie needs, pushing too hard in workouts your body isn’t ready for, or not structuring your meals to match your daily demands. These are problems you can troubleshoot and adjust with some thought and planning.
But then there’s the emotional side—the side that often holds us back the most. This is where the relationship you have with yourself comes into play. Are you unknowingly finding comfort in the cycle of starting and stopping? Have you tied your identity to the struggle itself? Unpacking these questions is key to long-term success.
In the episode, I also talk about the critical role therapy can play in uncovering emotional blind spots. While coaches and trainers can help with tactical adjustments, therapy provides the space to address the deeper “why” behind your actions. And yes, finding the right therapist can take time, but the benefits of working through these challenges are immeasurable.
I share my thoughts on why we fall into all-or-nothing thinking and why the fitness industry’s typical advice to “just stop doing that” is oversimplified and unhelpful. The real work is in understanding the emotional drivers behind that mindset and building a positive relationship with yourself, food, and exercise.
This episode isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress and self-awareness. If you’re ready to break free from self-sabotage and create sustainable habits, I encourage you to listen to the full episode.
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