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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

Welcome to the Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind Podcast (formerly, the More Mindful Podcast) — where we make weight loss sustainable (and dare I say, enjoyable?!) by changing how you think, instead of just changing what you eat.

Hi, I'm your host is Julia Lynch— your down-to-earth double-certified macro-nutrition coach, integrative health enthusiast, and fellow recovering "starting over every Monday" girl. I get it because I've been there: obsessing over every bite, working out twice a day, and still feeling like I was failing.

Here's what changed everything: I stopped expecting overly-restrictive diets to work for me (they don't!) and I started working with my brain and body, instead of against it.

Now, I help overwhelmed, high-achieving women (you know, the ones juggling EVERYTHING, while her inner perfectionist yaps away at her all day) lose weight without making it their full-time job or giving up Friday night pizza. What’s the point of losing weight if it makes you hate your life?

Through my Rooted Method, I combine mindful eating and macro tracking with practical nutrition hacks and the mindset shifts that actually stick, so you can finally stop the mental gymnastics around food and lose weight without the drama…

Each week, we're diving into real conversations about the thoughts keeping you stuck, simple nutrition strategies that work with your actual life, and tools to help you trust yourself around food again.

Because here's the thing—you don't need another meal plan. You need to stop believing that becoming “that healthy girl” is out of reach. Once you shift your mindset to believe it IS possible, I promise you things will start falling into place. And this podcast is your gateway there.

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028: Setting "Better" New Year's Resolutions with Kayla Torres

January 28, 2025 • Episode 28

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In this episode, Julia and Kayla discuss the importance of setting empowering goals as we enter the new year. This episode is a masterclass on goal setting psychology & self-empowerment strategies... so that you actually get yourself across the finish line. If you've googled "What are the best new year's resolutions for me?"... you should probably listen now!

The conversation delves into recognizing negative thought patterns, the significance of reflection on past attempts, and the shift from 'should' to 'choose' in decision-making, providing actionable steps for achieving goals - while highlighting the importance of aligning actions with personal values and intentions so that you achieve your new year's resolutions, instead of abandoning them!

If you're looking for help with sustainable habit formation to break negative thought patterns holding you back... this episode is for YOU.

Other things they cover include:

the importance of setting realistic goals, embodying the identity associated with those goals (so that you are chasing identity-based habits instead of just a list of things you don't actually care about)
the significance of self-acceptance in the journey of personal growth and mindful goal achievement
breaking down habits into manageable actions
the role of therapy in understanding one's mindset
the need to challenge negative self-perceptions
why personal growth is a continuous journey, not limited to the start of a new year
how to embrace your current identity while striving for improvement.

PS. Listen to our last episode together HERE!

TIME STAMPS:

00:00
Introduction and Setting Intentions for the New Year

09:45
The Importance of Reflection and Learning from Past Attempts

18:22
Shifting from 'Should' to 'Choose' in Decision Making

27:48
Actionable Steps for Achieving Goals

33:07
Accepting Different Paths to Fitness

39:25
Meeting Yourself Where You Are

45:43
Overcoming Negative Self-Perceptions

54:10
Finding Grace in Your Journey

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