Disrupting Obesity

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Welcome back to another classic Ask Whatever episode, where I’ll be answering a whole back log of listener and follower questions! From calorie deficit 101, to staying motivated and handling social triggers, I’m diving deep into strategies that have worked for me and thousands of others not only in losing the weight and keeping it off, but ultimately changing your relationship with food. So tune in to hear the questions and topics I’ll be covering today:

• What exactly is a calorie deficit, and how do you achieve it without feeling deprived?
• Why gradual calorie reduction works better than drastic cuts for long-term success.
• How to stay motivated when the scale isn’t moving and progress feels slow.
• The truth about self-sabotage and how to recognize when you’re getting in your own way.
• How to handle eating out and social events without ruining your progress.
• Why the week before your period can be the hardest time to stick to your plan – and how to manage it.
• What to do about loose skin and how to feel confident in your body.
• Setting boundaries with friends who constantly talk about weight and body image.

I have so many resources outside of this podcast if you’re ready to take another small step closer to achieving your weight loss journey goals that you can find below! So keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated, and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

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039 Ask Whatever VIII: Common Calorie Questions

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In this episode, we're wrapping up our three-part series on debunking modern diet myths. If you missed Part 1 & Part 2, don’t worry, you can dive right in with this one! Today, we’re tackling even more misconceptions that might be keeping you from achieving sustainable and completely attainable weight loss. From the truth about “negative-calorie foods” to the myth of slow metabolisms, I’m breaking down why these beliefs are misleading and what actually matters for your weight loss journey. This episode is packed with practical advice to help you rethink your approach to weight loss and let go of outdated beliefs that make the journey harder than it needs to be. Tune in to hear more about:

• Why the idea of negative-calorie foods is a myth.
• The truth behind hunger and why you don’t have to feel hungry to lose weight.
• How dairy can fit into a weight loss plan without being cut out entirely.
• Why metabolism is rarely the real reason for stalled weight loss.
• The reality of eating out while losing weight. (You don’t have to give up your favorite food!)
• Why weight loss isn’t linear and how to stay motivated through plateaus.
• The importance of managing emotional hunger, not just physical hunger.

If you want to learn more about my membership and other helpful resources, click here & check out the links below! Remember: keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated, and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Episodes Mentioned:
Part 1 090 Debunking Diet Myths
Part 2 091 Debunking Diet Myths 2
On Self Sabotage: 089 A Look Inside

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This week we are continuing with my series on debunking common diet myths! (Check out Part 1 here!) There’s a lot of misinformation floating around when it comes to weight loss and I’ll be tackling more of the biggest modern diet myths that I know are holding people back. From the truth about protein and fasting, to the reality behind crash diets and sugar myths, I’m covering key misconceptions that might be hindering your weight loss journey rooted in lies! Sustainable weight loss isn’t about extreme restrictions, but it’s about understanding what truly makes a difference. So join me as I break down:

• The myth that healthy eating has to be boring and bland.
• Why fasting doesn’t detox your body. 
• The truth about protein and whether eating more really means faster fat loss.
• Why you don’t need to eat every two to three hours to boost your metabolism.
• The dangers of crash diets and why they never work long-term.
• Why you absolutely can eat sugar and desserts and still lose weight.
• The false belief that calories from drinks don’t count.
• Does apple cider vinegar melt belly fat?
• Why meal replacement shakes aren’t a sustainable weight loss solution.
• How the number on the scale isn’t the only way to measure success.

So let this episode be a reminder to keep pushing forward, trust the process, and don’t let outdated myths stand in your way! Until next time, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated, and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Episodes Mentioned:
Last Week’s Episode: 090 Debunking Diet Myths

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There’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to weight loss, and in this episode I’m tackling some of the biggest modern diet myths that are still circulating today. I’ve compiled a list with over 65 myths and will cover them over the span of the next few episodes! From the idea that you must exercise to lose weight, to the myth that carbs are the enemy, I’m setting the record straight from my personal experience and years of coaching . If you’ve ever felt stuck or frustrated because of conflicting weight loss advice, I hope this episode sheds some light in a few areas! Tune in to hear me break down:

• Why exercise is not required for weight loss, and how I lost over 200 pounds without it.
• The truth about carbs, fat, and calories,
• Why skipping meals won’t necessarily help you lose weight faster.
• The myth that eating after 6 p.m. automatically leads to weight gain.
• Why “clean eating” and “low-fat” foods aren’t the magic solution to weight loss.
• The real reason fad diets don’t work for long-term success.
• Why willpower alone isn’t enough, and what you actually need to succeed.
• How to avoid falling for weight loss supplements, teas, and detox scams.

Losing weight is about understanding what really works for you, and what doesn’t. It’s time to cut through the noise of diet culture’s endless list of rules! So keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated, and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this! 

Also, if there is a topic a questions you think I haven’t covered send me DM on Instagram @Charlotteskanes or email me to [email protected]!

Episodes Mentioned
• 040 Stop Exercising to Lose Weight
• 009 Don't Exercise to Lose Weight
• 083 Old School Diet Myths

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• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
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• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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Occasionally I get asked why I don’t do live Q&A’s anymore, and that’s because I do them for my membership, upwards of 3 hours a week! So in this episode, I not only want to give you an inside look at the in-depth topics I can really explore when talking about them within my membership, but also share clips from actual Q&A’s and questions I’ve been speaking about recently. I touch on decision fatigue, self sabotage, what I mean when I say “small incremental changes” and what “just less of it” you should really focus on when it comes to the awareness you need on your weight loss journey. Tune in to hear more about:

• Why having a plan can help and limit decision fatigue when it comes to what you are eating.
• Why not creating a plan can be a form of self sabotage.
• How you can use small incremental changes to figure out what you need to satisfy your food cravings and hunger.
• How “Just Less Of It”(JLOI) disrupts diet culture is the key to sustaining your weight loss.
• Why there is nothing wrong with finding joy in food.

If you want to learn more about my membership and other helpful resources, click here & check out the links below! Until next time, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

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079 My Social Media Solution

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• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
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• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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The world and every single Gladys out there wants you to believe that processed foods are evil, and I’m here to tell you they are not! In this episode of Disrupting Obesity, I’ll be talking about why I think processed foods can actually be helpful when you are trying to lose weight. Maybe they have never been your go-to at the grocery store, but if they are and you’ve been struggling to avoid them without guilt, this episode is for you! Join me as I dive into the reasons I believe I couldn’t have lost my weight without eating processed foods and tune into to hear more about:

• What I actually mean when I refer to “processed foods.”
• Why I chose processed foods for their convenience at this particular season of my life.
• Why being told to “just eat healthier” or clean doesn’t always work when it comes to weight loss.
• You shouldn’t limit yourself to just the “diet” options of processed foods.
• How eating processed foods helps calories counting fatigue and allows you to feel indulgent sometimes!

We all have our reasons for why we eat what we eat, and as long as you’re in a calorie deficit- that can be whatever you want, especially while you work on your mindset and healing your relationship food! I have a ton of more resources below if you are looking to feel supported on your weight loss journey! So keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Episodes Mentioned:
• 012 The 3A Way
• 005 Comfort, Reward, Cope 

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• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
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We’ve made it to the final episode in my 3 part Ask Whatever series, solely focused on all things intermittent fasting! I’m finishing off my long list of almost every question I’ve been asked on this topic and I am excited to answer anything and everything! Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them and report back here! In this specific episode, I’ll talk about a variety of areas surrounding fasting, from staying motivated, to understanding the consistency and flexibility of your fasting window to ultimately why I am so passionate about sharing why and how intermittent fasting has helped my weight loss journey and relationship with food. Dive into this episode to hear more questions like:

• How to deal with social pressures or judgement from others from fasting.
• How to stay motivated when intermittent fasting and the scale isn’t moving.
• Establishing your eating window and if it has to be the same every day.
• Are there foods or exercises that go best with intermittent fasting success?
• My honest story with gaining my weight back the second time and why I incorporated fasting.
• Am I afraid I’ll never have a “normal” relationship with food after fasting?

If you have an idea or topic for a future episode you think I haven’t covered yet, send me a message through my website or my instagram @CharlotteSkanes! And remember: keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Episodes Mentioned:
• Part 1: 085 Ask Whatever XXVII Intermittent Fasting 1
• Part 2: 086 Ask Whatever XXVIII Intermittent Fasting 2

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I am back with the second episode of this 3 part Ask Whatever series all about intermittent fasting. I’ve taken over 100+ follower questions I’ve received on this topic, broken them down, sorted them (some nice and some not so nice) and I’m answering them off the cuff! Check out part one here if you missed it! In this episode, I’ll go over some ways to gradually transition into intermittent fasting, how to make it work if you have social events or an inconsistent schedule and my honest thoughts on why I’ve incorporated this helpful tool into my own weight loss  journey. Tune in to hear more questions like:

• How can I make fasting work with a busy schedule, social events, while travelling or on vacation?
• How do I transition to intermittent fasting without feeling overwhelmed or deprived?
• Does this tool work for people who have to lose a lot of weight?
• What happens if I break my fast early and how to stop feeling guilty?
• Does fasting mean less cooking or that you’re  just skipping meals? (Spoiler: No!)
• Why am I “actually” intermittent fasting and talking about it on the podcast and on socials?

I hope this episode brings you one step closer to learning the truth about intermittent fasting and whether or not it might be the right tool for you as you stay in a caloric deficit to lose weight. If you’re still struggling, check out my resources below for more information! Till next time,  keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Episodes Mentioned:
• Part 1: 085 Ask Whatever XXVII Intermittent Fasting 1
• 012 The 3A Way

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• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
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Welcome to the first Ask Whatever episode of the new year! If you’re not familiar, Ask Whatever is a series where I answer questions listeners have sent me, but this time I’m changing it up slightly! I’ll be breaking down the next 3 episodes in a series of every question I’ve received on the topic of: intermittent fasting. I’ll answer some helpful beginner questions, like why and how I’ve used it, while also saving the last half for some more challenging questions from my favourite listeners of the “Gladys” variety. I’ll share why intermittent fasting is best done gradually and how to use awareness to find if this tool might work for you! Tune in to hear me dive more into questions like:

• Why did I choose to use intermittent fasting in my weight loss journey and what is it exactly?
• Is this sustainable for long term weight loss or is it just another fad and toxic trend?
• Different types of intermittent fasting and how to find what is a right fit for you.
• Why you need to still be in a calorie deficit and tracking when fasting.
• Can intermittent fasting affect emotional eating patterns and my own personal story with that.
• The biggest misconceptions and myths about intermittent fasting when it comes to “skipping meals”.
• My biggest reason behind wanting to help other people and share this information.

I hope this episode was helpful if you’ve ever considered introducing intermittent fasting into your weight loss. Stay tuned for the next 2 episodes in the series! As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this! 

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• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
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• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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If you’re new to this podcast, you should know that I don’t usually talk about specific food choices or examples of what I ate to lose weight, because I believe in losing weight by eating whatever you want, just less of it (also known as being in a caloric deficit!) In this episode I’ll talk more about why I won’t tell you what you “should” eat, share a quick background on my journey in extreme weight loss twice, the changes I made and what I do now to keep it off in regards to my own food choices. I’ll also share my philosophy on what I think is best to keep in mind when it comes to things like low calorie options and food swaps! Tune in to hear more about:

• Why it’s not about the food: the teaching vs give a man a fish metaphor.
• The weird rules I had while I was losing weight in the buzz of low calorie and low fat options.
• A bit on my extreme weight loss and health journey.
• What to consider when you are thinking about making a low calorie swap.
• Some examples of simple food swaps or substitutions I personally like to make.
• Things I don’t feel guilty about not eating and omitting ingredients from recipes.

I hope that even if you came to this episode looking for food or meal ideas, you’ll still walk away with a new  perspective on how you can work with what you DO love to eat already! (But my cookbook is also filled with some great ideas too!) Remember,  keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

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• 017 Spread Sprinkle Pour

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• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
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• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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