Disrupting Obesity

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Welcome back to the Disrupting Obesity podcast! On today’s episode I’ll be discussing and validating some real feelings you might have or are currently experiencing when faced with your own weight loss journey. I’ll be diving into the ever changing opinions on “idealized weight” and fat shaming in society and the media, as well as how the body positivity movement has some negative aspects you might not have thought about before. Join me as I share more about:

• Ways in which you might try to draw attention away from your body through style or personality.
• The cultural landscape in the 90’s and the brutal “thin is in” trend. 
• Why I think the body positivity movement can be reckless and unproductive. 
• Why it’s okay to have feelings of fear, shame or embarrassment. 
• The benefits of making small changes, even when it feels like it isn’t doing anything in the moment.
• Finding gratefulness and freedom in taking things slow. 

Remember, it’s okay to be scared, but don’t let it paralyze you! So keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

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We’ve hit the ninth episode in my ‘Ask Whatever’ series, so I thought I would answer 9 of your questions too! I focused a lot on the topic of calories in episodes 38 and 39, so today I’ll be covering a range of questions from discussing the 2 major things that helped me when I was struggling to see the changes in my weight loss, to the self sabotage that can be disguised as food waste guilt and many more! I’ll also be introducing a new fun segment and sharing why I often address the negative comments as a way to turn them into something positive. So tune in to hear my thoughts on these questions:

• I gained 5 pounds with my cycle, what do I do?
• Do you ever struggle with seeing the changes? I look at myself and all I see is the work I have left to do.
• Have you been able to get over the hurtful and hateful sh!t that people send to you?
• Why would you risk the chemicals in the sugar free versions/alternatives?
• New Segment: “Good For You Gladys” Question of the Week!
• Do I have helpful ways to start fresh and move on tomorrow?
• How do I deal with food waste guilt?
• I keep seeing ads for weight loss gummies, what do you think?
• What about meal plans?

Thank you for sending in your questions, honestly keep them coming! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow from wherever you are listening from too, so you never miss an episode!  As always,  keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Episodes Mentioned:
038 Ask Whatever VII: Comfort Eating, Skinny Shaming, and How Often to Track Calories
039 Ask Whatever VIII: Common Calorie Questions
012 The 3A Way

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I’ve had enough and it’s time to shut down the shaming! In today's episode, I’ll be covering the topic of poverty shaming in the nutrition and diet culture community, which I think is extremely important in changing the conversation surrounding it! If you’ve ever felt shamed, insecure or hopeless when it comes to not being able to afford to buy certain foods that others are claiming you “need to eat” in order to lose weight, then this episode is for you! I’ve mentioned that I am a big supporter of meeting people where they are at and hope this encourages you on your own journey! Listen in to hear about:

• Quick thoughts on taking supplements.
• The shamed and the shamers.
• Food deserts, food insecurity and how access to food is a privilege.
• The realities of frozen, organic and overly processed foods.
• Calories can’t tell the difference between high end or generic brands.
• Exercise, calorie deficits and focusing on your relationship with food.
• “Sprinkle, spread, pour” and small incremental tips over time you can start now!

The real work to be done is in your head, so block out that outside noise! Remember, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Episodes Mentioned:
040 Stop Exercising to Lose Weight
017 Spread Sprinkle Pour
005 Comfort, Reward, Cope

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Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

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• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
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You read that title correctly! In this episode I explain why I believe you don’t need to exercise to lose weight! I’ll address what you might be thinking or have heard nutrition and fitness professionals say on the topic. My goal has always been to meet people where they are and share the truth about your sustainable options for weight loss. So join me as I get into these points:

• The exercise myth has made the obesity crisis infinitely worse.
• Giving a chance to those who don’t want to do anything about their weight because they believe exercise is the only way to do it. 
• Multiple reasons why it’s okay if you don’t want to exercise- you’re not lazy!
• What works for me when it comes to weight loss.
• A calorie deficit means you don’t have to give up the foods you love. 

I also wanted to thank you all for continuing to join me on this journey! Your comments, messages and emails where I get to connect with you mean the world to me, and I don’t take them for granted! 

As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

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Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

Looking for help on your weight loss journey?
• My Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE
• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7
• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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Welcome back to another ‘Ask Whatever’ episode, where I answer your questions! Today I’ll be answering the most common questions surrounding calories. There is so much misinformation about calories, that I wanted to have somewhere you could go to get a whole bunch of answers at once! I’ll be starting with the basics, but diving deep into them and sharing some perspectives you might not have heard in the past. So let’s get started and get into the questions below:

• What's a calorie?
• How many calories should I be eating?
• Can you explain a "calorie deficit" and how to achieve it?
• How do I start tracking?
• Do I have to track carbs? Did you focus on tracking protein?
• What do you use to track?
• Is it true alcohol has no/low calories?
• Do I need to track if I'm intermittent fasting?
• How do you properly calculate calories for maintaining?
• Did you adjust your calories as you lost weight? How?
• Do you have to be in a calorie deficit each day or can you do it by the week?
• How many calories do I need to avoid starvation mode?
• Plus a bonus number 13 question!

I continue this series once a month, so if you’ve got any questions you’d like me answer on the show, submit them on my website here, send me DM on Instagram @Charlotteskanes or email them to [email protected]. I love hearing from you!

Remember, as always, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

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Episodes Mentioned:
09 Don't Exercise to Lose Weight
030 Your Questions IV: Clear Alcohol, Physical vs Emotional Hunger, Unrealistic Goals

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Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

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• My Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE
• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7
• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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I’m back with the first ‘Ask Whatever’ episode of the new year, thank you so much for your continued support of these episodes and for sending your questions in. Today I am starting off 2024 strong with setting a personal best by answering a record 16 amazing questions that you won’t want to miss. So stay tuned as I get into:

• Comfort food tips?
• How can I be gaining weight when I made all these healthy changes?
• After your near-de*th experience did you feel like your weight was protecting you?
• So I don’t have to count carbs?
• Skinny shaming.
• How often should I weigh myself?
• How much should I eat to avoid starvation mode?
• Did you ever overeat when you were pursuing a deficit?
• Blood type diet.
• Did you have surgery?
• What did you use to track?
• Did you focus on protein?
• Do you recommend tracking forever?
• How do I figure out my calorie deficit?
• Do you only eat your own recipes?
• How do I track something like homemade chili accurately?

I continue this series once a month, so if you’ve got any questions you’d like me answer on the show, submit them on my website here, send me DM on Instagram @Charlotteskanes or email them to [email protected]. I love hearing from all of you!

Remember, as always, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Past Episode Mentioned:
005 Comfort, Reward, Cope

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Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

Looking for help on your weight loss journey?
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• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7
• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
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As we step into the new year, I'm here to guide you through the potential minefield of resolutions and the pressures associated with a "New Year, New You" mindset. While I share the excitement of a fresh start, I'm also addressing the pitfalls that often come with the territory. In this episode, we'll explore the underbelly of resolutions, the pressure to conform, and why the traditional approach might not be the most sustainable. Join me as we navigate through:

• The 92% dropout rate of New Year's resolutions and why it's time to break free from this cycle.
•  The perils of succumbing to societal pressure and the importance of setting realistic, achievable goals. 
• Ditching the all-or-nothing mentality and embracing small, incremental changes for lasting success. 
• A pragmatic approach to nutrition, focusing on calorie balance and making informed choices.

Let's redefine success this year by prioritizing sustainability over short-lived resolutions. It's not about drastic changes; it's about finding what works for you! This is your year, and together, we've got this. Keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up!

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Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

Looking for help on your weight loss journey?
• My Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE
• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7
• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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Welcome back to part two of my Surviving the Holiday Series. The holidays can come with a lot of feelings: the good, the bad and the hungry! So in this episode I want to give you some strategies you can use to cope with the season to make it even a little bit easier AND an enjoyable time for you! So let’s mitigate that holiday overeating and tune in to hear more on:

• Picking and proudly owning an incentive or reward for staying on track the next few weeks.
• Having a plan and safety nets in place, especially with potential triggers.
• Eliminating the “I’ll start next year, or after this holiday” mentality- start now!
• Weekly calorie spacing and how I do it safely and efficiently.

The holidays are all about celebrating, so why not celebrate the way you did things differently this year? So before I see you in the New Year remember, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Past Episode Mentioned:
021 Safety Nets and Zebras

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Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

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• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7
• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
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The holidays have arrived and for most of us, that can come with a lot of dread and intimidation. Let’s not only ‘get through’ this season, but allow it to become enjoyable too! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing my best coping strategies and how to navigate the season a bit differently. So dive in to hear more about:

• How to create less stress and anxiety around the holidays to decrease the amount of stress-eating it could likely lead to.
• Framing yourself to have a positive mindset and living in an environment of yes.
• The importance of tracking and awareness this season.
• Eliminating the “earn to burn” exercise strategy when it comes to calories.

Putting in the extra work will not only help set yourself up for success in the new year, but can allow you to feel better about yourself in general! Next week I’ll be back with part 2 of this Surviving the Holidays series, where we’ll be talking about some serious strategies.

Last week on my instagram @CharlotteSkanes  I also released a free download ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’ which you can grab here!

So remember,  keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Past Episode Mentioned:
021 Safety Nets and Zebras
012 The 3A Way

Support the show

Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

Looking for help on your weight loss journey?
• My Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE
• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7
• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
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I’m coming back with the sixth installment of my 'Ask Whatever' series just in time for the holidays! I am thrilled with all the questions so keep them coming! Here’s a look into what I’ll be answering today with a bunch more tips addressed throughout:

• I binged last night and gained 3 pounds...
• What to do when a family member wants to lose weight with you, but they don't try
• How do I stop my sweet tooth?
• Did I experience depression throughout my weight loss journey?
• What kind of exercise did I do to lose weight and what I recommend when starting out.

I continue this series once a month, so if you’ve got any questions you’d like me answer on the show, submit them on my website here, send me DM on Instagram @Charlotteskanes or email them to [email protected]. Love hearing from all of you!

Stay tuned for the holiday survival series and as always, keep trying, keep tracking, don’t be intimidated and don’t give up. You’ve totally got this!

Past Episodes Mentioned:
015 There is No Plus One in Extreme Weight Loss
009 Don't Exercise to Lose Weight

Support the show

Please consider heading to buymeacoffee.com/CharlotteSkanes to show your support. It helps me keep the podcast going. 

Looking for help on your weight loss journey?
• My Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE
• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7
• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'
• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time’
• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”
•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets

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