When Karen saw 206 pounds on the scale, she knew her life had to change. Tired of the endless cycle of dieting, self-doubt, and body shame, she joined the Powter Weight Loss Academy and transformed her mindset, relationships, and health.

Over the course of a year, Karen dropped 65 pounds and reclaimed her confidence, strength, and joy.

In this episode, she shares how the support and guidance of the Powter Weight Loss Academy helped her ditch deprivation diets, conquer emotional barriers, and discover the power of boundaries, sustainable nutrition, and self-worth.

Whether you’ve faced similar struggles or need inspiration to begin your journey, Karen’s story proves that lasting change is possible—one choice at a time.

In this episode:

00:00 - Karen’s wake-up call: Seeing 200 pounds on the scale

01:09 - Introduction: Jennifer welcomes Karen and shares her journey

02:17 - Karen’s starting point: Discovering Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Book

03:43 - Failed diets and feeling stuck: Karen’s Weight Watchers cycle

04:52 - The emotional toll of weight gain and low self-esteem

07:07 - The turning point: Karen’s decision to commit to change

07:58 - Early lessons: Breaking through food confusion and nutrition myths

10:11 - Surpassing goals: Karen’s 65-pound weight loss milestone

11:43 - Emotional growth: Setting boundaries and redefining self-worth

14:20 - Becoming a runner: From fear to completing her first 5K

16:21 - A new mindset: Building healthier relationships and emotional resilience

17:33 - No fear of regaining: Staying confident with new habits

19:18 - Hardest part of the journey: Overcoming mental blocks around food

20:44 - Ditching restriction: Eating carbs and desserts without guilt

22:39 - Advice for women feeling stuck: "You deserve to be happy."

26:28 - Breaking free from negative self-talk and shame

27:18 - Embracing the journey: Why fast weight loss doesn’t work

29:11 - Final reflections: Karen’s advice on patience and long-term success

Episode Resources:

• Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
• Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
• Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here. 
• Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
• Got a burning question about weight loss, mindset, emotional eating or breaking free from the dieting cycle? I’d love to hear it! You can Ask Me Anything here

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