More Than A Number | Weight Loss, Lose Weight, Healthy Habits, Meal Prep, Nutrition

7 | Why "trying to" is holding you back from weight loss...

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In this episode of More Than a Number, we dig into one of the most powerful mindset shifts for lasting weight loss: identity-based habits. Instead of seeing ourselves as someone who’s trying to be healthy, we step into the truth that we are healthy people who show up for ourselves daily.

I share my own story of living like “two different people” — disciplined during the week but self-sabotaging on weekends — and the wake-up call that helped me bridge the gap between who I said I was and how I was actually living. We’ll talk about the disconnect many of us feel when our habits don’t line up with the person we want to be, and how shifting our self-talk can change everything.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about aligning our daily actions with our true identity, so we can build trust, consistency, and confidence within ourselves.

What We’ll Cover in This Episode

  • Why our identity shapes our habits more than motivation does
  • The danger of “work hard, play hard” thinking and how it holds us back
  • How to bridge the gap between who we say we are and what we actually do
  • The power of language: “I’m trying to exercise” vs. “I’m someone who moves my body daily”
  • Lessons from James Clear’s Atomic Habits on identity-based change
  • How to handle food pushers and social pressure without guilt
  • Why declarations like “I am trustworthy” and “I am a healthy person” build lasting self-confidence

    • Your Action Step

    Ask yourself: Who do I want to be?

    Then declare it daily. Instead of saying, “I’m trying to eat better,” say, “I am someone who nourishes my body.” Instead of “I should work out,” say, “I am someone who moves my body every day.” These small shifts in language will shape your mindset, your habits, and ultimately your results.

    👉 If you missed last week’s episode on consistency, go back and listen — these two episodes go hand-in-hand.

    Resources & Links

    • Book recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear
    • Free Habit Tracker: Email me or sign up for my newsletter to get it delivered to your inbox
    • Related Episode: Forget Motivation: How Consistency Builds Lasting Weight Loss

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        More Than A Number | Weight Loss, Lose Weight, Healthy Habits, Meal Prep, NutritionBy Sam Barone | Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Obesity & Weight Management, Weight Loss Coach, Speaker