We Are Losing It

Episode 70: Breaking Diet Culture


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Diet culture doesn’t always show up as a “diet.” Sometimes it sounds like “I can’t have that,” “I’ll start Monday,” or “I ruined it so I might as well keep going.” We get real about how those scripts kept us stuck for decades, and what finally helped us build healthy habits we can actually live with after losing over 100 pounds each.

We walk through the difference between dramatic resets and sustainable weight loss: smaller portions, meal prep that makes eating easier, and the kind of flexibility that keeps you consistent even when sleep is bad or plans change. We also talk honestly about tools like bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications (including Zepbound) and why they’re helpful for some people, but never a substitute for mindset, nutrition basics, and routines that support long-term weight maintenance.

Then we zoom out to the bigger stuff: the restriction binge cycle, the pressure of the scale, and why health is more than a number. We share how we think about non-scale victories like energy, strength, blood work, and how your clothes fit, plus how we try to raise kids with food awareness instead of food shame. We also call out social media “highlight reel” bodies and why finding authentic support matters.

If any of this hits home, take one next best step and build from there. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s tired of starting over, and leave a review so more people can find a healthier way forward.

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