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13 | Can you love your body as is and still want to lose weight?
Welcome back!
Well, this one’s a really raw one for me.
In this episode, I’m opening up about the thoughts I used to have about my body — the cruel things I said to myself on a daily basis — and how years of shame never led to change. I used to believe that if I could just hate myself enough, I’d finally be motivated to do something about it. But that never worked.
Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about finding the middle ground between beating ourselves up and pretending everything’s fine. Because the truth is, there’s a big difference between self-love and toxic positivity — and both extremes can hold us back.
So, can you love your body and still want to lose weight or change it?
Yes. Absolutely yes. You can give yourself grace and still expect more from yourself.
🧭 What I Talk About in This Episode
Why hating yourself never leads to lasting change (and what actually does)
How body shame fuels anxiety, isolation, and emotional eating
Why toxic body positivity can sometimes turn into denial
How to hold both compassion and accountability at the same time
Practical steps to live in that “middle space” — with grace and growth
You can love your body and still want to change it.
You can have grace for yourself and still hold yourself accountable.
You can be proud of how far you’ve come and still want to keep growing.
That’s the balance where peace and progress meet — and that’s where real, lasting change happens.
You are worthy. You are capable. You can do hard things.
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FINALLY move the chains on your weight loss goals and start making progress with your Winning at Weight Loss Breakthrough Session! This is a 1hr, 1 on 1 coaching session where I will complete a lifestyle audit & give you the game plan you need to start WINNING. Click here to get started: https://sambaronenutrition.myflodesk.com/ukqndwhtid\
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By Sam Barone | Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Obesity & Weight Management, Weight Loss Coach, SpeakerWelcome back!
Well, this one’s a really raw one for me.
In this episode, I’m opening up about the thoughts I used to have about my body — the cruel things I said to myself on a daily basis — and how years of shame never led to change. I used to believe that if I could just hate myself enough, I’d finally be motivated to do something about it. But that never worked.
Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about finding the middle ground between beating ourselves up and pretending everything’s fine. Because the truth is, there’s a big difference between self-love and toxic positivity — and both extremes can hold us back.
So, can you love your body and still want to lose weight or change it?
Yes. Absolutely yes. You can give yourself grace and still expect more from yourself.
🧭 What I Talk About in This Episode
Why hating yourself never leads to lasting change (and what actually does)
How body shame fuels anxiety, isolation, and emotional eating
Why toxic body positivity can sometimes turn into denial
How to hold both compassion and accountability at the same time
Practical steps to live in that “middle space” — with grace and growth
You can love your body and still want to change it.
You can have grace for yourself and still hold yourself accountable.
You can be proud of how far you’ve come and still want to keep growing.
That’s the balance where peace and progress meet — and that’s where real, lasting change happens.
You are worthy. You are capable. You can do hard things.
***************************************************************************
FINALLY move the chains on your weight loss goals and start making progress with your Winning at Weight Loss Breakthrough Session! This is a 1hr, 1 on 1 coaching session where I will complete a lifestyle audit & give you the game plan you need to start WINNING. Click here to get started: https://sambaronenutrition.myflodesk.com/ukqndwhtid\
Join my free email list for weekly inspo, first dibs on new offers and recaps of the week’s podcast episodes: https://sambaronenutrition.myflodesk.com/morethananumber