Most of us were never actually taught how to eat well. We picked up habits from our parents, lessons from diet culture, and shortcuts from convenience foods — but very few of us learned the actual skill of feeding ourselves in a way that supports energy, health, and peace with food.

In this episode, Jody breaks down why eating is a learned behavior, not something you’re just born knowing how to do. From the Clean Plate Club to using food as a reward, to the confusion of diet culture and the fast-food environment we live in, you’ll see how your personal history has shaped your eating more than your biology.

But there’s good news: eating well is a skill — and like any skill, it can be unlearned, relearned, and mastered. Jody shows you what feeding yourself well actually means, why cooking is the ultimate act of self-care, and how small, simple steps can finally bring you peace with food.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
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In this episode of How to Eat Cake on a Diet, Jody dives into one of the biggest reasons weight loss feels impossible: living in extremes. On one end, you have rigid diets like keto that promise quick results but collapse under the pressure of real life. On the other, you have the “wing it” approach — no rules, no tracking — which quickly spirals into chaos, second-guessing, and stalled progress.

Jody shares her personal story of trying keto, the psychology behind why strict rules backfire, and the hidden trap of “too much freedom.” Then, she reveals the middle ground that actually works: structure without strictness. You’ll learn how to build daily non-negotiables—like hitting a calorie budget, prioritizing protein and fiber, and getting your steps in—that act like bumpers in bowling: guiding you without controlling you.

By the end of the episode, you’ll see how weight loss doesn’t have to mean living in extremes. With simple, repeatable guardrails, you can enjoy pizza night, dessert, and holidays while still making steady progress toward your goals. This is where peace, freedom, and lasting results are found.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
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If you’ve ever lost weight only to gain it all back, it’s not because you’re weak — it’s because no one ever taught you the four core concepts that make weight loss work for the long haul.

In this episode, I break down the principles that live at the intersection of nutrition science, behavioral psychology, and habit change — and show you how to use them to finally break the cycle of losing and regaining.

You’ll learn:

• Why calorie awareness is the #1 skill you need — and how to build it without obsessing
• How to design meals that keep you full and satisfied
• The habit loops that drive most eating — and how to rewire them
• The mindset traps that sabotage your progress

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear roadmap for losing weight, keeping it off, and feeling in control around food — for life.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
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Ever find yourself standing in front of the fridge even though you’re not hungry? Or grabbing your phone or a snack without even thinking?

That’s not weakness. It’s not lack of willpower.
 It’s dopamine—your brain’s way of chasing quick comfort, relief, or distraction.

In this episode of How to Eat Cake on a Diet, Jody breaks down what dopamine-seeking behavior really is, why some people feel it more intensely than others, and how it directly impacts emotional eating, nighttime snacking, and the cycle of starting over every Monday.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain fixates on food even when you're full
• The 3 ways dopamine locks in self-sabotaging habits
• How to tell if you're stuck in a dopamine loop
• Practical steps to retrain your brain—without shame or restriction

If you’ve ever felt like food has a hold on you, this episode will help you understand your brain, take back control, and finally move toward peace with food.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
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You’re tracking your food.
 You’re getting your steps.
 You’re drinking your water.

But you still feel stuck. Why?

Because sometimes the real sabotage doesn’t show up on your plate or in your planner—it shows up in your mindset.

In this episode of How to Eat Cake on a Diet, we’re diving deep into the mental patterns that quietly derail your progress—even when you’re doing everything “right.”

This is Part 2 of the Sabotage Series (if you missed Part 1, go back and listen after this!). Today, we cover:

• 🎯 Why letting the scale dictate your worth is keeping you stuck
• 🎯 How your weekends are undoing your weekdays—and what to do about it
• 🎯 The sneaky grip of all-or-nothing thinking and how to break free for good

These aren’t surface-level mindset tips.

This is the stuff that keeps women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s—and beyond—trapped in cycles of guilt, frustration, and self-sabotage.

And once you see it? You can change it.

If you’ve ever felt like one “bad” day ruined everything...
 If the scale has ever wrecked your motivation…
 If weekends always send you back to square one…

You need this episode.

🎧 Hit subscribe—because this isn’t a one-time pep talk. It’s the start of your shift into real, repeatable results.

And if you're ready to stop going it alone?
 Work with me 1:1 inside Delicious Deficit and let’s build something sustainable—together.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
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You’re eating better. You’re moving more. You’re doing “all the right things”...
 So why the hell isn’t the scale moving?

In this episode of How to Eat Cake on a Diet, we’re digging into the real reasons weight loss can feel so frustrating—even when you're trying your hardest.

This isn’t about blaming hormones, age, or metabolism (although those can play a role). It’s about the subtle, sneaky habits that stall your progress without you even noticing.

Here’s what we cover in Part 1:

• Why “eating healthy” isn’t always enough to lose weight
• How calorie-blind spots—like smoothies and salads—can sneak up on you
• The impact of poor sleep on hunger, cravings, and fat loss
• Why movement outside the gym matters more than you think

If you’ve ever thought, “What am I doing wrong?”—this episode is for you.

Because you’re not broken. You’re not lazy. But you might be missing a few key pieces.

Let’s fix that—starting now.

🎧 And don’t forget to subscribe—Part 2 drops next week, and we’re going even deeper into the mindset traps that hold you back.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
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If eating healthy, exercising, and staying on track feels harder than it should—you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

In this episode, we break down the real reason health feels like work: your modern lifestyle doesn’t match your ancient biology. From the way we move (or don’t), to the food we eat, to how we manage stress and sleep—your body is wired for a world that no longer exists.

Inside this episode:

• What we can learn from the Hadza of Tanzania about movement, metabolism, and longevity
• The concept of “subsistence activity” and how modern life removed it completely
• Why movement, strength training, and tracking calories aren’t extreme—they’re necessary corrections
• How RDAs help us meet our basic biological needs in a world of calorie-rich, nutrient-poor options
• What it means to design an environment that works with your body—not against it

This isn’t about going backward. It’s about moving forward with more clarity, compassion, and control. Because when you understand the mismatch, you stop blaming yourself—and start building a lifestyle that actually fits.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
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Forget burpees. Forget burnout. If you’re trying to build a leaner, healthier, better-feeling body—you don’t need a brutal workout plan.
You need a habit that actually fits your life.

This episode flips the script on everything you’ve been taught about movement and weight loss. You’ll learn why walking—yes, walking—is one of the most powerful tools you have for fat loss, mindset, and long-term success.

Because when you move with intention, everything changes.

Inside this episode:

• Why walking helped me lose 74 pounds without the gym
• How walking burns calories without increasing hunger
• What NEAT is—and why it matters way more than your workouts
• The mental clarity, food noise relief, and hormonal benefits no one talks about
• Why steps should be a non-negotiable part of any weight loss journey

This is how you build a body that works better, feels calmer, and moves through life with purpose—one step at a time.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
Follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/deliciousdeficit

Forget guilt. Forget food rules. If you're trying to build a leaner, stronger, better-feeling body—you need more than willpower.
You need the right tools.

This episode will flip the script on everything you’ve been taught about “good” and “bad” foods. You’ll learn how to stop obsessing over clean eating checklists and start asking the real question:

“What does this food do for me?”

Because when you eat with purpose, everything changes.

Inside this episode:

• How food actually shapes your mood, metabolism, and muscle
• Why protein and fiber are your body’s secret weapons
• How to use carbs strategically—not fear them
• The foods that support better digestion, deeper sleep, and real appetite control
• Why “functional” doesn’t mean perfect—and why emotional satisfaction matters too

This is how you build a body that works better, feels better, and looks better—one intentional bite at a time.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
Follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/deliciousdeficit

Have you ever seen a photo of yourself and felt like all your progress disappeared? That happened to me this week. I sat down for what should’ve been a proud, exciting moment—recording a video podcast—but one unflattering photo from a bad angle sent me into a spiral.

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what happened, how it made me question everything, and the tools I used to talk myself down and reclaim the truth about my progress.

We’ll dive into:

• Why our brains lock onto flaws and ignore the full picture
• The difference between presentation and identity
• What to say when your inner critic shows up loud and uninvited
• And how to move through moments like this with grace and grit

This isn’t about pretending the photo didn’t sting. It’s about choosing not to let it define you.

If you’ve ever been triggered by your reflection, the scale, or a picture that didn’t match how you felt inside… this episode is for you.

You are not a snapshot.
 You are a story.
 And one bad photo doesn’t get to write your ending.

🔹 Listen now and start breaking free from the diet cycle today! 🔹

Here’s how I can help:

✨ 1:1 Coaching – https://deliciousdeficit.com/coaching/private
🔥 Not sure how many calories to eat? https://deliciousdeficit.com/calorie-calculator/
🥗 Free Meal Prep Salad eBook – https://deliciousdeficit.com/ebooks/salads
Follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/deliciousdeficit