Keep Moving Forward Weight Loss Podcast

Keep Moving Forward Weight Loss Podcast

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Keep Moving Forward Weight Loss Podcast episodes

  • The Weight Of Starting Over

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    After losing more than 100 pounds, running endurance events, and completely transforming my health, I've found myself slipping back into old habits. I've regained a significant amount of weight, stopped running, and started questioning whether I have what it takes to find my way back.

    I'm frustrated. I'm angry with myself. And more than anything, I'm scared.

    In this episode, I'm getting honest about weight regain, the fear of starting over, and the difficult reality that maintaining a healthier life is often harder than getting there in the first place.

    I'll also catch you up on some major changes in my life, including a new chapter in my career, my growing involvement with our church and community, and a troublesome hip that's making my hopes of returning to endurance running a little more complicated.

    This isn't a triumphant comeback story. I haven't figured everything out, and I'm not making any grand promises.

    It's simply an honest conversation about losing your way, being accountable for the choices you've made, and finding the courage to try again—even when you're afraid you might fail.

    Because moving forward doesn't always mean making progress. Sometimes it just means refusing to give up.

    26 min
  • Keep Moving Forward: The Power of a Restart: Grace, Grit, and Growth at Any Age

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    In this episode of the Keep Moving Forward podcast, I address  the emotional challenges of restarting weight loss efforts and emphasizes that it's never too late to regain control of your health and life. Eric shares personal stories and provides insights into common obstacles like unrealistic expectations, inconsistent habits, emotional eating, and poor sleep. He stresses that starting over is not a failure but a courageous decision. The episode concludes with actionable advice on establishing simple, sustainable habits and a call to action for listeners to give themselves permission to start again, regardless of past failures or age.

    For more check out the related blog post here

    12 min
  • Burn the Boats

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    Ever notice how we tend to leave ourselves an escape hatch when pursuing big goals? That "I'll give it a try" mentality that makes it all too easy to quit when things get challenging? Today's episode tackles the powerful concept of "burning the boats"—that moment when you declare there's no turning back.

    This metaphor stems from Hernán Cortés who, in 1519, literally burned his ships upon arriving in Mexico, eliminating retreat as an option for his men. While I'm not endorsing 16th-century military tactics, the principle reveals why so many of us struggle with sustainable transformation. When I lost 100+ pounds, the difference between success and all my previous failures came down to this: I finally removed my safety nets. No more "I'll start again Monday" or bailing when life got difficult. I committed to logging food daily without exception and getting back on track immediately after setbacks.

    The hardest part of burning the boats isn't the physical actions—it's letting go of our old identity, even when it no longer serves us. There's comfort in familiarity, in the foods that numb us, in the routines we've established. But you can't fully step into the new you until you're willing to release the old. When my son and I trained for our first 50K ultramarathon—a distance well beyond anything I'd ever attempted—this all-in mentality pulled me through countless training sessions when motivation waned and progress felt minimal.

    Ready to burn your own boats? Anchor your "why," make visible commitments by sharing your journey, systematically remove escape routes, replace old habits with supportive ones, and celebrate consistency rather than perfection. Whatever boats are anchored in your harbor, whatever goals you've been approaching half-heartedly, it's time to light the match and go all in. What would you achieve if retreat wasn't an option? Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and join me at usedtoguy.com for more strategies to keep moving forward.

    12 min
  • Keep Moving Forward: Skyscraper In A Storm

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     If you've ever had a major life event that should have been a call to action, but you weren't able to rise to the occasion, this episode is for you. 

    We  will also discuss the importance of being adaptable. Losing weight isn't a straight road. There are twists, turns, and unexpected detours. How we respond to them makes all the difference in the end.

    So if you've ever felt stuck, unsure of your next step or afraid to change  this episode's for you

    16 min

About Keep Moving Forward Weight Loss Podcast

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Focused on my journey to losing over 100 lbs and keeping it off for over 5 years.  I offer tricks and tips for anyone looking to take on seemingly insurmountable tasks one step at a time.