Ep 184: Why This Is the Last Time You Will Lose Weight with Bridget

The cycle of losing and gaining weight is stressful. It’s like spiraling into madness and self-loathing over and over again. You can stop this destructive cycle and choose to live a different life without constantly worrying about how to lose weight. The journey will be challenging, but it would all be worth it. Soon, you’ll know how to lose weight for the last time.

In today’s episode, I share Bridget’s heartwarming letter about her weight loss journey and taking back the power in her life. Bridget is one of my clients, and she is now on her path to becoming a coach herself.

If you’re tired of numbing your negative emotions with food, then this episode may inspire you.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Learn how Bridget dealt with her obsession with food and alcohol.
2. Discover Bridget’s learnings from her incredible journey to weight loss and self-love.
3. Bridget will share the reasons why this is the last time she would lose weight.

Episode Highlights

Bridget’s Cycle of Gaining & Losing Weight

• Bridget started dieting and drinking alcohol when she was 11 years old. Since then, her weight has gone up and down, which frustrated her over the years.
• She did not achieve full happiness when she lost weight because she was eating very little and exercising excessively.
• Your weight is irrelevant in the story; it’s all about your obsessive thoughts about the numbers you see on the scale.
• Bridget’s obsession with food is similar to her alcohol consumption. Urges are all the same.
• She knew that her thoughts needed to change. Today, she no longer uses food to numb her negative emotions.

Why This Is the Last Time Bridget Will Lose Weight

• Bridget learned to feel her feelings instead of numbing them with alcohol and food.
• She is now choosing great fuel foods and knows to stop eating when she’s satisfied.
• Her brain knows overeating is a false pleasure and true joy is available.
• She and her body are now communicating beautifully.
• Bridget now understands that the best food could never compete with feeling healthy and energized. She now feels in control of her life.

Bridget’s New Way of Life

• Bridget shared seven thoughts and habits she now harbors in life. Listen to the full episode to find out what they are!

Bridget’s Learnings from Her Journey

• Bridget feels much prouder of herself when she keeps her word.
• She is now more confident in making decisions, knowing that they are formed without the involvement of alcohol.
• Bridget no longer resists her negative emotions; instead, she lets them pass and tells herself that it will be okay.
• Bridget is now at peace and in love with herself.

5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

“It’s me who’s choosing what I want to eat. Food does not choose me.”

“I still enjoy food, but I don’t use it to numb my feelings. I feel my feelings now.”

“Two steps forward and one step back will get me there eventually.”

“I can’t fathom trading the stunning love affair that my body and I now have for the taste of anything.”

“It’s always my choice to do whatever I want and be however I want. I don’t need alcohol to provide me with an excuse or reason for anything.”

About Bridget 

Bridget is one of Dr. Deb’s clients. She is a writer and is now training to become a coach.

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Dr. Deb