Weight Loss Forensics: FBI Tactics to Investigate Cravings, Overeating, and Why Diets Suck

Holly Bertone, PMP, CNHP, and Emotional Eating and Weight Loss Coach

Weight Loss Forensics is the go-to podcast where we use FBI tactics to investigate food cravings, overeating, and why diets suck.  Hosted by Holly Bertone, PMP, and former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence, now known as the Emotional Eating Profiler and Coach, this show dives deep into the psychology of weight loss, emotional eating triggers, and conducts behavioral profiles and forensics of what got us here in the first place.  Hit that follow button if you’re sick of lame diets and want a better approach to achieve sustainable weight loss. Each week, you'll get smart, practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you stop food cravings, balance your hormones, boost your metabolism, achieve optimal metabolic health, and break the sabotage cycle... for good. We’ll answer questions like:* What are the best ways to lose stubborn weight after 35?* What should I eat to balance hormones during perimenopause?* How do I stop stress eating or turning to comfort food at night?* Why isn't my diet working anymore now that I'm in my 40s or 50s?* What's the best way to lose weight during perimenopause or menopause?* What’s the best diet for perimenopause or menopause weight loss?* How can I manage stress and prioritize self-care with my demanding career and family?* How do I take back control of my habits, body, and health while focusing on my career?* What’s the root cause of emotional eating, and how do I stop it?Whether you're dealing with weight gain, low energy, restless nights, or burnout, and you just want to feel like yourself again, this podcast gives you the brain-based tools and rebellious mindset to do this once and for all. Let's go. 📚Resources: ▶️ FREE Training: The Psychology-Based Method to Outsmart Emotional Eating in 10 Days: 👉 https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone▶️ Free Quiz: Emotional Eating Psychological Profile 👉 https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram: 👉@holly.bertone▶️ More Resources: 👉 hollybertone.com

  1. 6D AGO

    203: The 3 Hard Lessons from Helping 140 Women Quit Sugar in 5 Days

    100% of the women typed yes in the chat to say they wanted an encore. Because they understood this wasn’t about quitting sugar in 5 days. It’s way deeper, and they were here for the psychology-based rewiring that kicks in when life hits hard. I recently helped 140 women quit sugar in 5 days, especially because discipline and willpower haven’t worked for them.   And today, I’m breaking down the 3 hard lessons I learned from that experience, and what this means for you if you want to finally quit sugar.  Together, we will investigate: Holly Bertone breaks down the $27 Quit Sugar in 5 Days, which was built like a $2,700 program, and why that matters if you’ve been burned before.The behind-the-scenes product decision that made Quit Sugar in 5 Days scale.Six weeks. 12-hour days. Zero stress snacking. This is what Holly did instead, and why it worked.The uncomfortable truth Holly learned about women who want a meal plan, and their chances of actually succeeding with weight loss.How to know if you’re doing the actual work, or if you’re just chasing dopamine.When 100% of women typed YES in the comments… what they said yes to will probably surprise you.The playground wound that was secretly driving my business (and how it mirrors your sugar craving pattern).[QUIT SUGAR] Join the 5-Day Quit Sugar Challenge ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar Connect with Holly: ▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

    23 min
  2. JAN 30

    202: Your Brain Resists Quitting Sugar. It’s By Design.

    Your brain resists quitting sugar, and it’s actually by design. If you’ve tried to quit sugar before and failed, this episode will finally explain why, and why starting with changing what you eat never works. This episode is taken from part of Day 1 of Quit Sugar in 5 Days. You’re not removing foods, counting calories, or relying on willpower or discipline. You’re learning a specific sequence, and it starts with nervous system regulation. Because if your brain feels unsafe, it will always drive you back to sugar. In this episode, you’ll understand how stress, chaos, and emotional overload hijack your brain… why cravings aren’t a food problem… and what we’re building over the next five days so quitting sugar stops feeling like you are fighting against yourself. Because there is a small admission fee to join the challenge, I am sharing two-thirds of Day 1… not all of it… so you can get a sneak peek and decide if you want to join.  [QUIT SUGAR] Join the 5-Day Quit Sugar Challenge ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar Connect with Holly: ▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

    32 min
  3. JAN 23

    201: The Winning Combo to Eliminate Sugar Cravings

    If you’ve tried to cut back on sugar, but those cravings came back 10-fold and you ended up eating more, it’s because you’re doing it backwards. In this video, you are going to get the winning combo to help you eliminate sugar cravings.  Together, we will investigate: If quitting sugar has never worked for you, it’s because you were taught a method that keeps you dependent on it.The real reason sugar feels non-negotiable, and why diets make the attachment stronger, not weaker.The reason “just eat less sugar” backfires, and why your brain rebels the moment you try.The one sequence mistake that guarantees sugar will stay in control, no matter how motivated you are.What’s actually happening in your brain before you reach for the cookies, long before willpower even has a chance.The secret behind why some women can take one bite of chocolate and put it down, while others inhale the entire bar and are looking for more.The psychology shift anyone can do that makes sugar feel irrelevant instead of irresistible.[QUIT SUGAR] Join the 5-Day Quit Sugar Challenge ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar Connect with Holly: ▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

    16 min
  4. JAN 16

    200: Weight Loss Coaches Hate Me. The Reason Will Surprise You.

    Weight loss coaches hate me, and the reason is probably the same reason you struggle with sugar cravings, binge eating, or are completely out of control with food.  Because what I teach doesn’t fit the old school diet framework you’ve been told to trust. That so-called trusted system didn’t just fail you, it failed me, and it’s failed many other women. So I challenged it.  In this episode, I’m going to show you why the system is actually working against you, and how a psychology-first approach changes everything. I’ll break down the exact pattern that I uncovered after years of analyzing emotional eating, and how you can get the food obsession to finally stop.  Together, we will investigate: Why weight loss coaches hate me, and why their reaction actually explains your sugar cravings. The reason traditional nutrition advice works for some women, but doesn’t work for you.How 4 health and nutrition certifications failed me… and why that failure changed everything.The hidden emotional pattern that keeps you thinking about food all day, every day (even when you’re eating healthy).What finally stops the sugar cravings.The exact shift I see when women stop blaming themselves and start questioning the strategy instead.How a psychology-first approach has helped hundreds of women break free from sugar, binge eating, and constant food noise.[QUIT SUGAR] Join the 5-Day Quit Sugar Challenge ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar Connect with Holly: ▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

    11 min
  5. JAN 9

    199: I Quit Sugar for 2 Years - The Relapse Changed My Life

    Hi. I’m Holly Bertone. I’m a recovered sugar addict. Here’s how I quit sugar for 2 years, what happened to my body, and how the relapse changed my life. Together, we will investigate: What actually happens to your body when you quit sugar, and why most people quit.Why Holly Bertone shares that quitting sugar felt harder than her divorce (and what no one warned her about).The withdrawal symptoms no one talks about. The relapse Holly Bertone was terrified of, and what it taught her.The surprising lessons Holly Bertone learned from quitting sugar, and it wasn’t just about the 20 pound weight loss.The exact shift that turned Holly’s sugar addiction.[QUIT SUGAR] Join the 5-Day Quit Sugar Challenge ▶️ https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar Connect with Holly: ▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

    12 min
  6. 12/26/2025

    197: Your 2026 Weight Loss Blueprint

    Every diet fails because you’re starting at the wrong step. If you’re a woman who has tried at least 5 diets in the last 5 years, and has diligently followed advice from the professionals, but the scale is going up instead of down, pay attention. Because what no one tells you is that 4 specific steps have to happen first, before you even think about what to eat.  In this episode, you’re going to get the exact blueprint so that weight loss can FINALLY become sustainable.  Together, we will investigate: The one question most women ask when they want to lose weight, and why it quietly sabotages everything.Why you can eat “perfectly” all day, and still feel out of control at night.The moment every diet breaks down, and why it has nothing to do with food.The hidden factor that has to be addressed before weight loss can be sustainable. How to calm the “on/off switch” that drives nighttime snacking and binge eating.The 5-step weight loss blueprint that helps food stop feeling obsessive.Mentioned Resources: ▶️ [TAKE BACK CONTROL] Join the Break Emotional Eating Accelerator 👉 https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator Connect with Holly: ▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

    18 min
  7. 12/19/2025

    196: Your New Year’s Weight Loss Goals Don’t Fail in January. They Fail in December.

    Your New Year’s weight loss resolutions don’t fail in January. They actually fail in December, before you’ve even made them. Your January goals collapse because of 3 specific things you’re doing right now, in December, without even realizing it. I’m breaking down the 3 December mistakes that quietly sabotage your weight loss goals, and how to fix each one so you don’t start January starting over. Again. If you want to finally hit your New Year’s goals without the New Year's resolution nonsense, this episode is for you. Together, we will investigate: Why your New Year’s weight loss goals are set up for failure in December… and the surprising patterns that quietly sabotage your success.The one Steven Covey habit high-achieving women use completely wrong… and the missing step that determines whether your goals collapse or finally stick.How “unresolved endings” from the entire year hijack your brain chemistry which makes emotional eating worse.Why December ends up being the emotional junk drawer of the year, and how that pushes you straight back into binge eating without realizing it.Why all that ‘magical reflection’ advice from self-help gurus backfires, and what to do instead if you actually want results in January. Connect with Holly: ▶️ FREE TRAINING - THE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED METHOD TO OUTSMART EMOTIONAL EATING IN 10 DAYS - https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram - @holly.bertone ▶️ On the web - hollybertone.com If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and message out to more listeners!

    14 min

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Weight Loss Forensics is the go-to podcast where we use FBI tactics to investigate food cravings, overeating, and why diets suck.  Hosted by Holly Bertone, PMP, and former FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence, now known as the Emotional Eating Profiler and Coach, this show dives deep into the psychology of weight loss, emotional eating triggers, and conducts behavioral profiles and forensics of what got us here in the first place.  Hit that follow button if you’re sick of lame diets and want a better approach to achieve sustainable weight loss. Each week, you'll get smart, practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you stop food cravings, balance your hormones, boost your metabolism, achieve optimal metabolic health, and break the sabotage cycle... for good. We’ll answer questions like:* What are the best ways to lose stubborn weight after 35?* What should I eat to balance hormones during perimenopause?* How do I stop stress eating or turning to comfort food at night?* Why isn't my diet working anymore now that I'm in my 40s or 50s?* What's the best way to lose weight during perimenopause or menopause?* What’s the best diet for perimenopause or menopause weight loss?* How can I manage stress and prioritize self-care with my demanding career and family?* How do I take back control of my habits, body, and health while focusing on my career?* What’s the root cause of emotional eating, and how do I stop it?Whether you're dealing with weight gain, low energy, restless nights, or burnout, and you just want to feel like yourself again, this podcast gives you the brain-based tools and rebellious mindset to do this once and for all. Let's go. 📚Resources: ▶️ FREE Training: The Psychology-Based Method to Outsmart Emotional Eating in 10 Days: 👉 https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/hollybertone▶️ Free Quiz: Emotional Eating Psychological Profile 👉 https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ Follow Holly Bertone on Instagram: 👉@holly.bertone▶️ More Resources: 👉 hollybertone.com

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