Today I am joined by Tommy Tomlinson to discuss food addiction, weight loss, how to feel good BEFORE you reach your target weight, strategies for sustainable weight loss, and much more. Tommy is an acclaimed journalist, author of The Elephant in the Room, and host of WFAE's SouthBound podcast.

“I can’t do so many things because I didn’t do the main thing”  Tommy Tomlinson

Topics Include:

• Growing up on the Southern American diet
• Being the biggest kid in class
• Making the connection between weight and health early in life
• The treadmill of diet plans
• Giving up. "This is just who I am"
• Addiction and overeating
• Sacrificing long-term wellbeing for short-term pleasures
• Finding a personalized weight loss plan that works
• Consistency over perfection
• And other topics...

Resources Mentioned:
Website: http://tommytomlinson.com
Podcast: SouthBound with Tommy Tomlinson
Book: The Elephant in the Room by Tommy Tomlinson
Jared Lorenzen ESPN Article: You Can't Quit Cold Turkey by Tommy Tomlinson
Article: Everything you need to know about storytelling in five minutes by Tommy Tomlinson
Twitter: @tommytomlinson
Instagram: @tommyltomlinson