117: This is Why Your Health Habits Aren’t Sticking and How to Move Forward
Welcome to Episode 117 of the Emotional Eats Podcast!
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In this episode, I’m getting real. If you’re still feeling stuck with your eating habits, your body, or your health goals, it’s not because you don’t want change. It’s because you’re caught in patterns that keep pulling you back. And today, I’m giving you some compassionate tough love to help you finally move forward.
You’ll hear me ask the hard questions: Are you really taking action, or just thinking about it? Are you truly ready to change, or are you avoiding discomfort by making excuses? I know how easy it is to say, “I’ll start Monday,” or “I just had a hard day,” but those thoughts are what keep you stuck.
I’ll walk you through the small daily shifts that matter and the ones that actually lead to long-term freedom. You’ll learn why tiny habits create big results, how to recognize your resistance, and why emotional eating shows up when you ignore the little in-between moments. And most importantly, you’ll be reminded that you don’t have to do any of this alone.
What You’ll Take Away:
Why you’re still stuck, even when you “know what to do”
What readiness really means (and what it doesn’t)
How your daily excuses are draining your progress
What small actions you can take today to feel better
How to build a plan that fits your life—not someone else’s
Why support and accountability are key to your success
Timestamps:
00:01 – Welcome + free tapping resource + why this is your wake-up call
02:20 – Are you doing the things, or just thinking about them?
06:44 – You can’t keep saying you’re ready and avoiding the work
09:05 – Ask for help—it’s brave, not weak
11:25 – Why instant gratification is sabotaging your health goals
13:44 – Miracles happen in the small, in-between choices
18:24 – Are you choosing comfort over progress? Let’s be honest
23:09 – Make movement fun—gamify it if you need to
25:35 – Build your own plan, not a copy of someone else’s
30:01 – Write your goals, know your values, stay connected to your why
32:21 – Client success and setbacks—starting over is part of the journey
34:42 – Giving up comfort food can feel like loss—but you can handle it
37:09 – Are you making excuses… or are there real barriers? Let’s name it
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