Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series on how self-sabotage can affect weight loss. In this episode, we explore FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and how it can derail your health goals.

1. What is FOMO?
2. FOMO Leads to Mindless Eating
3. FOMO and the Scarcity Mindset
4. FOMO Fuels the All-or-Nothing Mentality

Tools & Mindset Shifts:

• Mindful Eating: Choose in advance what meals you want to enjoy fully and mindfully.
• Retrospective Review: Ask yourself how you’ll feel afterward. This tool can help you prioritize your long-term goals over immediate gratification.
• Reframe Your Thinking: Instead of seeing skipping that extra slice of cake as deprivation, view it as an investment in your future health.
• Positive Self-Talk: Replace guilt with empowerment. Remind yourself: "I’m learning to love taking care of my body," and "I’m allowed occasional indulgences."

FOMO doesn’t have to control your health decisions. By being mindful of your thoughts and making intentional choices, you can take back control and invest in your long-term health goals. Remember, it’s about consistency, not perfection.

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit. We’ll be back next week for part two of the self-sabotage series, where we’ll talk about comparison. Until then, do one thing today that supports your body and well-being.

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This episode is a follow-up to episode 116 “Am I Overeating? (Probably)”

Topics covered today:

1. Environmental and social triggers for overeating
2. Practical strategies to overcome overeating

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• • Mindless Eating: Eating without paying attention, such as snacking while watching TV. This can lead to consuming more calories than intended.
  • Comfort Eating: Eating in response to emotions like stress, sadness, or boredom. Often involves cravings for high-calorie comfort foods.
  • Social Eating: Overeating in social situations due to peer pressure, availability of food, or cultural norms.
  • Habitual Overeating: Eating more than necessary out of habit, such as always finishing your plate even when you’re full.
  • Binge Eating

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