Many of us are so eager for a quick-fix, fast approach to weight loss that we skip the basics. But the basics are what work, and are much more sustainable than some drastic alternative. Today I describe the 8 basic habits of weight loss and why you are tempted to not follow them.

Usually we verbally beat ourselves up, restrict food or overexercise as a way to hold ourselves accountable, but that approach does more harm than good. Instead I want you to try a new way, that establishes trust, compassion and deeper awareness so you can reach your goal without suffering.

Today I talk about why my approach to exercise is so different from conventional diets. I tell my story of completely abandoning workouts in order to lose weight easier, and why focusing on food and mindset are more important to see a result on the scale.

Do you notice yourself believing there is not enough food when you sit down to your meal, and find yourself rushing through eating? Or believing you're not losing weight fast enough? On today's podcast I talk about "not enoughness" and how to recognize and change this thinking.

The way I approach weekends and eating is drastically different from the way I used to. Because it's 30% of your week, being thoughtful about what you eat and drink on those days makes a big impact on weight loss. On this episode I explain why it feels hard to stay on plan and how to view it differently.

Usually vacations can be a free-for-all with food and alcohol. But when handled differently, you can maintain and even lose weight on vacation, instead of sabotaging all your hard work. Today I explain exactly how to plan your eating for vacation, and the way to change your mindset.

Today I teach my best tips on how to optimize flavor in food for weight loss. Instead of relying on someone else's recipe or pre-packaged meal, you can feel confident in your ability to cook simple, delicious things from your kitchen so long as you follow some of these basics.

Usually we try and avoid failure, believing it means something has gone wrong. But setbacks are a natural part of the process and an opportunity to learn invaluable information about yourself. On this episode I explain how to rethink failure so it works in your favor.

There is a real reason your brain is wired to compare yourself to other people. But if you're not careful this can lead to feeling like "not enough" and unmotivated to keep working on weight loss. Today I explain how to understand this habit and make it work to your advantage.

There are three pillars to changing your relationship with alcohol, and on today's show I explain each one. This approach does not require that you abstain from booze for the rest of your life, but can be a useful strategy for simply cutting back.