About this episode

Corey Little discusses four common ways people deceive themselves in their weight loss journey and how to break free from these patterns.

My client had done everything … yet hadn’t actually done anything. Sound familiar? There are sneaky ways we keep ourselves busy that feel productive, but in reality, they keep us stuck in the exact same place. In this episode, I break down the four biggest ways we fool ourselves when trying to lose weight. We’ll uncover . . . Why these patterns can be so common What’s really driving them And how they quietly reinforce a self-defeating belief Most importantly, I’ll help you identify whether you’re doing this — and what to do instead. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the start-over-on-Monday cycle, this episode is for you. Here’s the link I mentioned in this episode . . . 👉 The Last Monday Reset Ever™ Workshop If you’re tired of repeating the same cycle — starting strong, slipping up, beating yourself up, and restarting again — this workshop is for you. 🎯 Register here: EverybodyHatesDiets.com We’ll shift you out of perfectionism with a doable plan you can actually follow consistently. LAST MONDAY RESET EVER WORKSHOP: www.EverybodyHatesDiets.com

People in this episode

Host: Corey Little

Topics covered

• weight loss
• self-deception
• productivity
• mental barriers
• behavior change

Keywords

• weight loss
• self-defeating beliefs
• perfectionism
• busy work
• mental blocks

Sponsors

Everybody Hates Diets

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Organizations: Everybody Hates Diets

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