In this insightful episode of "The French Way" podcast, host Karen Gombault interviews Kim Severson, a weight loss coach who helps clients achieve their goals without the misery of restrictive dieting. 

Kim, who worked in food, wine & hospitality for years, shares her personal journey from struggling with traditional diets to discovering a more sustainable and enjoyable approach to weight loss, which ultimately led her to become a coach. Her philosophy emphasizes reconnecting with the body’s natural hunger signals and enjoying the foods you love in moderation, rather than adhering to strict, unsustainable diets.  

Together, Karen and Kim discuss the importance of balance, pleasure, and mindset shifts in achieving lasting weight loss and a healthier relationship with food. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Ditch Restrictive Dieting: Kim advocates for abandoning traditional, restrictive diets that often lead to feelings of deprivation and failure, emphasizing that sustainable weight loss is possible without sacrificing the foods you love. 
• Reconnect with Your Body: One of Kim’s main tools is helping clients listen to their body’s hunger signals, allowing them to eat when hungry and stop when satisfied, which reduces overeating. 
• Enjoy Food Without Guilt: The concept of balance is central to Kim's approach, where enjoying a variety of foods, including indulgent ones, is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle without feeling deprived. 
• Mindset Shifts Are Crucial: Overcoming the all-or-nothing mindset that many dieters struggle with is essential. Kim encourages clients to see food choices as just that—choices—rather than labeling them as "good" or "bad." 
• Sustainable Weight Loss is Achievable: Both Karen and Kim stress that long-term weight loss doesn’t have to suck! By finding pleasure in food and avoiding extreme restrictions, it's possible to lose weight in a way that feels natural and sustainable. 
• Empowerment Through Choice: A significant part of Kim's coaching is helping clients feel empowered by their food choices, which leads to more mindful eating and less stress around dieting. 

Kim Severson leaves us with a powerful reflection: *"Is there anything I'm willing to do for weight loss today?"* This question encompasses her approach to weight loss, focusing on daily, sustainable actions that bring you closer to your goals without the stress and struggle of traditional diets. 

Kim’s method offers a refreshing alternative to restrictive dieting, making long-term weight loss both achievable and enjoyable. You can find her here: 

• Instagram: Kimberly Severson (@kimberlyseversoncoaching) • Instagram photos and videos 
• Her free Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/share/cwHHmZdjT8H7fj3i/ 
• Podcast: https://weightlossdoesnthavetosuck.buzzsprout.com/share 
• Freebie: Free Guide — Weight Loss Doesn't Have to Suck (kimberlyseversoncoaching.com)