Weight Loss Doesn't Have to Suck Kimberly Severson

Are you feeling stuck in your weight loss journey? Trust me, you’re not alone.Stumbling blocks, setbacks, and stalls are such a normal (but frustrating!) part of this process. But there’s something BIG that separates those of us who successfully lose weight and stay there for life from those of us who ultimately quit. It’s how we handle three sneaky little words “I don’t know.” What do YOU do when “I don’t know why I can’t lose weight” is ringing in your ears? ...

Emotional eating is one of the biggest blocks to weight loss. Sure, in the moment, it feels like a cozy blanket, but in the long run, it just adds more to our plate, pun intended.Turning to food to shove down our emotions is like putting a band-aid on a broken bone. It doesn't fix anything; it just covers it up. And that can lead to all sorts of issues like weight gain, feeling lousy about ourselves, and just feeling stuck.But here's the thing: emotions are there for a reason. They're li...

If you like what you're hearing every week on this podcast but you don't truly believe that you can apply it to your weight loss, this episode is for you.If you don't believe you can lose weight right now...I want you to know, I get it.You’ve likely had a lifetime of failed attempts at weight loss. You’ve tried every diet, plan, and “lifestyle” out there, and ended up with nothing to show for it. You’ve spent WAY too much money on weight loss, and it got you nowhere.You’ve spent m...

In this episode, I delve deep into my non-diet approach to weight loss and explore seven surprising things that I let go of to achieve sustainable weight loss without restrictive measures or feelings of deprivation. I challenge conventional dieting wisdom and talk about the transformative power of letting go of traditional methods for weight loss.Whether you're tired of the endless cycle of diets or simply seeking a more fulfilling way to reach your weight loss goals, this episode offers prac...

If you've been in my community for a bit, you've heard about The Hunger Scale.The Hunger Scale helps you reconnect with your body's hunger and satisfaction cues, so you can stop letting everything outside of YOU (diet fads, meal plans, calorie counting apps, etc.) dictate what you're "allowed" to eat.Instead, the Hunger Scale helps you tune in to what YOUR body is telling you about what, when, and how much to eat. For weight loss, and then for a lifetime of effortless maintenance.🥳Diets...

Frustration.It's a powerful emotion that can be hard to feel. But our *relationship* with frustration can transform our experience of it.It's essential to remember that frustration is not a dead end but a stepping stone toward growth.When we feel frustrated, it's a sign that we care deeply about the outcome we are striving for. Whether it's weight loss, running a marathon, or achieving a career milestone, frustration tells us that we are invested in the journey. Instead of letting frust...