3373: Do You Rely on the Scale for Self-Worth? by Jill Coleman of Jill Fit on Healthy Self Perception

About this episode

Jill Coleman discusses the impact of self-worth tied to the scale and promotes a focus on sustainable behaviors for a healthier relationship with food and body image.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3373: Jill Coleman shares a vulnerable moment that reveals how easy it is to tie self-worth to a number on the scale, and how freeing it can be to let that go. By shifting focus from outcomes to consistent, sustainable behaviors, she shows how to reduce stress, break destructive cycles, and build a healthier relationship with food and body image. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jillfit.com/2016/06/14/scale-self-worth/ Quotes to ponder: "It felt like a big middle finger to relying on the scale or my physique for my self-worth." "This is why for me, focusing on behaviors, and not outcomes, is key." "I don’t allow outcomes (i.e. my daily weight) to dictate how I eat and exercise (external motivation), and instead use my internal inspiration, what feels good for me, to drive my day." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Neal Malik

Guest: Jill Coleman

Topics covered

• self-worth
• body image
• nutrition
• mental health
• behavior change

Keywords

• self-worth
• scale
• body image
• nutrition
• behavior change
• stress reduction
• healthy relationship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jill Fit, Megaphone

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