Why Your Weight Loss Isn’t Working

In this raw and honest conversation, Dr. Takem and Brittany Brown go deep on why most weight loss plans fail — and how your mindset is the missing piece.

From emotional eating and self-sabotage to unrealistic expectations and toxic diet culture, this episode breaks down the mental blocks holding Black women back from achieving sustainable weight loss.

Whether you’ve tried every diet under the sun or you’re just getting started, this conversation will help you rethink everything you thought you knew.

⌛️Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:17 - Weight Loss Journey
05:53 - Cardio vs. Weightlifting: Which is Better?
12:03 - Goal: Building Lean Muscle
22:15 - Reasons Behind the Goals
28:07 - Limiting Beliefs Affecting Weight Loss
33:01 - Misunderstanding Calorie Intake from Drinks
44:04 - Weight Loss as a Marathon, Not a Sprint
45:15 - Creating a Healthy, Supportive Environment
49:37 - What Foods Can Be Eaten?
56:00 - Wrap Up

👉🏾 Watch if you’re ready to:
 • Break the cycle of yo-yo dieting
 • Build discipline without burnout
 • Understand how stress and trauma affect your eating habits
 • Embrace weight loss as a healing journey, not just a number on the scale

📘 Mentioned in the episode:
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💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & Wellness
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