I am really struggling with weight gain.

I am really struggling. I Find it very difficult to track. I will do a day or two and then stop. I get overwhelmed and feel like I have no time. I have it on my calendar in the morning to plan my day and I just ignore it. I also have it on my calendar at the end of the day to review my journal. I have been stuck on the Weight management plan in the academy because I have not been able to do PPJ for 2 weeks. My wieight keeps going up and every day I feel like I have no control over what I am eating. I mostly struggle in the evenings and would love to kick this habit of impulsive eating. I am so afraid to be unhealthy and have issues as I age (as my parents have done). My genetics are awful and everyone in my family are severely overweight. This consumes me everyday, yet somehow I still don't follow through on journaling and habit change. Ihave no confidence anymore. I am sure you have dealth with others who have experienced this, do you have any methods to stop this spiraling?

I'm curious Karolina you've had two updates on her progress recently you spoke about having a refresher course with Sarah any future episodes coming up in Carolina I love to know her progress as of today

Why are goals hardest to achieve when you’re 95% done?

Hi Heather, I feel like I always message you when I am in a ‘deficit fatigue,’ and just the act of reaching out provides some relief. I’ve been a weight-cycler for my entire adult life and finally got ahold of it in 2022 when I found your podcast and embraced maitenance breaks. I started this recent journey in 2022 at 205 pounds and hit my goal of 165 in November 2023. From there, I bounced up a little and have been maintaining between 167-172. In June I decided I wanted to take the next 2 years to lose the last 20 pounds. I set a reasonable goal to lose 5 pounds from June-August. My new starting weight was 170.2. Right now I am 2 months into my summer goal and 165.5. I can feel myself wanting to throw in the towel and super binge-y. The cravings and lower brain chatter have been SO intense. I have been here before, and 165 is a ‘sticky’ weight with a huge story around it. I do plan to go to weekly weigh ins and stick to my habits as a coping tool. Even though I’ve been in this ‘almost there’ position so many times, that urge to give up at 95% of the way is indescribably strong. Did you ever feel this way? What did you do to break through to the other side? Thank you for all you do. You’re saving lives. I know you helped save mine. Bonnie

Food freedom

Hi Heather!! Absolutely love your content and your heart for helping - thank you! My question is about “food freedom”. It sounds fabulous and almost is made to be the righteous path. Unfortunately after swearing off “dieting” and giving up tracking food etc my weight crept up 20lbs and left me feeling awful. I have unfollowed all of the food freedom people, although I do think some of their perspectives are good - such as paying attention to hunger and fullness, not having good or bad foods, etc. I’m approaching my weight loss journey with blinders on and staying focused on what works for me. Tracking and meal planning are non negotiable. Can you share thoughts on food freedom and intuitive eating and how to think about them for weight loss success?

Hi Heather, like so many others I had an accident and couldn't exercise, which you haver said before that is a habit and it may not be there for weight loss and don't depend on it. I had been in maintenance for over a year and gave everything up when I couldn't get in my walking. I went back to binging and and gained in a short amount of time 25 pounds. I stopped weighing myself and had n clue it was that much. I am back on track and recognize am going to learn through this experience but I keep beating myself up. How do I move forward in a positive way and know there was a reason for this weight gain? Thanks for all you do!