Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Your Brain’s Worst-Case Thinking Might Be What’s Stalling Your Diet—Here’s How To Fix It
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Your Brain’s Worst-Case Thinking Might Be What’s Stalling Your Diet—Here’s How To Fix It
You text a family member to check on them but don't get a reply.
A friend sends a rushed message about a family emergency, and then you don’t hear from them for hours.
What happens next?
Your mind starts spinning...
And worst-case scenarios flood in. It’s like your brain is wired to jump to the worst conclusions. And in a way, it really is.
But let me ask you—
Is catastrophizing serving you in any way? Or is it just making everything... worse?
Hard to tell, right? It ramps up your anxiety. It sends your stress levels through the roof. But still, we let our minds go wild, like it’s out of our control.
Now, let’s shift gears.
How does this type of thinking play out in our daily lives—especially when it comes to our health and fitness?
Let’s say you’ve been nailing your diet. You’re feeling good. Then... dinner plans pop up.
You know what’s coming: appetizers, drinks, dessert. The full menu will be calling your name.
Where does your mind go?
Are you cool with it, confident you can handle it? Or do you instantly go to that familiar doom loop—“I’m going to blow my whole diet in one night” or “This meal is going to ruin everything”?
Let’s be real: does worrying about the worst-case scenario help you?
Maybe... but probably not. It’s easy to see how that thinking can stress you out before the food even hits the table.
So why do we do this? Why does our brain love to go straight to disaster mode? And—most importantly—can we stop it?
Here’s the fun part: yes, we can stop it. And once you know how to challenge this thinking? It’s a game changer.
Ready to take back control? We’ve got the steps. The solution is right here.
All you have to do is tune in.
*
Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?
Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.
A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.
➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss
Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.
➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call
What've you got to lose?
View all episodes
By Adam Gilbert and Haley PulliYou text a family member to check on them but don't get a reply.
A friend sends a rushed message about a family emergency, and then you don’t hear from them for hours.
What happens next?
Your mind starts spinning...
And worst-case scenarios flood in. It’s like your brain is wired to jump to the worst conclusions. And in a way, it really is.
But let me ask you—
Is catastrophizing serving you in any way? Or is it just making everything... worse?
Hard to tell, right? It ramps up your anxiety. It sends your stress levels through the roof. But still, we let our minds go wild, like it’s out of our control.
Now, let’s shift gears.
How does this type of thinking play out in our daily lives—especially when it comes to our health and fitness?
Let’s say you’ve been nailing your diet. You’re feeling good. Then... dinner plans pop up.
You know what’s coming: appetizers, drinks, dessert. The full menu will be calling your name.
Where does your mind go?
Are you cool with it, confident you can handle it? Or do you instantly go to that familiar doom loop—“I’m going to blow my whole diet in one night” or “This meal is going to ruin everything”?
Let’s be real: does worrying about the worst-case scenario help you?
Maybe... but probably not. It’s easy to see how that thinking can stress you out before the food even hits the table.
So why do we do this? Why does our brain love to go straight to disaster mode? And—most importantly—can we stop it?
Here’s the fun part: yes, we can stop it. And once you know how to challenge this thinking? It’s a game changer.
Ready to take back control? We’ve got the steps. The solution is right here.
All you have to do is tune in.
*
Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?
Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.
A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.
➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-loss
Why don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let’s set up a chat.
➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-call
What've you got to lose?