In this empowering episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with renowned registered dietitian, weight-loss expert, and bestselling author Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RDN. She opens up about her early struggles with emotional eating, her years of yo-yo dieting, and the pivotal moment that sparked lasting change. She shares her game-changing “water first, veggies most” philosophy, the power of volume eating, and why mindset shifts are essential for sustainable weight loss! From breaking free of diet culture and navigating today’s tempting food environment, to avoiding the snack trap and making peace with the scale, this conversation is packed with practical tips, tough-love motivation, and the daily habits Ilana uses herself.


💬 In this episode:
- How Ilana overcame years of yo-yo dieting and lost 100 lbs

- The mindset and habits that make weight loss stick

- Why volume eating works — and how to do it right

- The simple “water first, veggies most” formula

- Strategies to stop mindless snacking and portion creep

- Breaking free from guilt and food rules that don’t serve you

- How to set yourself up for lasting freedom from diet culture


About Ilana Muhlstein
Ilana Muhlstein, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, is the creator of the groundbreaking 2B Mindset® weight-loss program and author of the bestselling book You Can Drop It!. She has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, and The Dr. Oz Show, and is celebrated for her realistic, approachable, and results-driven methods to losing weight without depriving yourself! Be 


📚 Get Ilana’s book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Drop-Cocktails-Chocolate/dp/1940358469/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VbbeZ83DSkwK-19kImsMPw.EQLgywJ65IOWHZxz7i7xTiVAcsvOD8HVcA6CU8veRI4&dib_tag=se&keywords=ilana+mustein&qid=1755265182&sr=8-1 
📲 Follow Ilana on Instagram: @ilanamuhlsteinrd
🌐 Learn more: www.ilanamuhlstein.com
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