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

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

  1. 2d ago

    231: Stop Dieting to Lose Weight? I Tested It With 39 Women.

    I had 39 women pay me to participate in a weight loss program that I built from scratch. We built the plane together, as we were flying it. And, yes, you heard me right. They did not get in for free. They paid for three months of construction dust with this new weight loss program.  Over those 90 days, I watched 39 life-long, professional dieters completely change the way they approach weight loss.  Today, I’m sharing the 5 things that surprised them about their experience, and these 5 things surprised even me, too.  Together, we will investigate: What happened when 39 women paid to test an unfinished weight loss program for 90 days.The unexpected thing these women did that created the most momentum. The surprising non-scale victories that showed up before the weight started to drop (including one woman’s dramatic A1c drop). Why hearing “it’s getting easier” over and over again became one of the biggest breakthroughs of the entire experiment.What it means when healthy choices start to feel like nothing, and why that may be the real secret to sustainability. Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

  2. Aug 21

    230: These 8 Reasons are Why Your Weight Loss Isn’t Sustainable

    [WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE] Become a Sustainable Weight Loss Machine 👉 https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:  * You know exactly how to lose weight. You just can’t figure out how to stop gaining it back.  * You’ve spent 10, 20, maybe even 30 years losing the same weight over and over again. Someone should give you a PhD in this. * You can follow a diet perfectly when life is easy. But the minute life gets lifey, and people get peopley, it’s easier to give up. * You don’t want to spend the rest of your life tracking every bite, counting calories and macros, or starving yourself with sad little salads out of tiny plastic boxes. Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

  3. Aug 14

    229: Why Perfectionists Lose Weight Faster

    I am going to say the unpopular thing, and I know a lot of weight loss coaches will disagree with me. The all-or-nothing mindset may actually work in your favor to help you lose weight, especially if you are a Type-A perfectionist. And, your brain probably just got whiplash, because every therapist and weight loss coach has told you that all-or-nothing thinking is toxic. But if moderation and intuitive eating actually worked, you wouldn’t be listening to this episode right now. These approaches aren’t wrong for everyone. But they might be wrong for you.  Together, we will investigate: Why "everything in moderation" is the exact reason why certain women can’t lose weight.The surprising personality type that often does better with an all-or-nothing approach.How your brain negotiates with you during your weight loss journey, and why it usually wins.The hidden downside of "just one bite" that nobody talks about.Why setting stricter rules can actually create more freedom around food. Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

  4. Aug 7

    228: The Darkest Part of Your Weight Loss Journey

    Last week we talked about the 5 predictable resistance patterns your brain uses to pull you back to your old habits. And I promised you that it’s possible for your brain to work for you instead of against you.  But before your brain works for you, it’s going to take you to a place that no other weight loss coach is going to warn you about. This is the place where you will quit or win. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you want to get past that stop-start dieting thing that you keep doing and finally lose weight in a sustainable and healthy way, going through this dark part is a necessary part of your weight loss journey.  Because it’s the key ingredient that makes everything stick. Today, you’re going to get a front-row seat into the darkest part of your weight loss journey, and how to come out on the other side victorious. Together, we will investigate: The darkest phase, where most women quit their weight loss journey, and why it’s completely normal.Why your brain fights you trying to eat healthier and change your habits with food.The identity shift that has to happen before weight loss becomes effortless.What the “liminal space” is during the weight loss journey, and why no one prepares you for it.  Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

  5. Jul 31

    227: Why You Sabotage Your Weight Loss Right Before it Works

    You were doing so well in the first few weeks of your weight loss journey. But then, you just quit. You think it happened because the diet was hard to maintain. But it was actually your brain fighting 5 predictable resistance patterns you will face as you try to lose weight and eat healthier.   Today, you’re going to find out exactly what this rebellion looks like, and what you can do to stop the sabotage before it happens. Together, we will investigate: Why most women quit right before they start losing weight.The 5 predictable resistance patterns your brain uses to pull you back to old habits.How your brain convinces you that quitting was your idea (and why you believe it).Why your spouse, friends, and coworkers may unintentionally make your weight loss harder. Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

  6. Jul 24

    226: 15 Non-Scale Weight Loss Wins When You Want to Throw the Scale Against the Wall

    If you have ever wanted to throw your scale against the wall, this episode is for you. Because here’s the thing. Why are we told to focus on how many pounds we’ve lost and what the scale says when, in fact, weight loss is the last thing to happen? Today, you’re going to get 15 non-scale weight loss wins to prove that the scale has been lying to you the entire time.  Together, we will investigate: She lost zero pounds in week one. But these 4 results took her back 10 years.The scale is a lagging indicator. Here's what the leading indicators actually look like.14 things that happen before the weight starts to consistently come off. Most women miss all of them.The single most disorienting part of your weight loss journey that nobody warns you about. Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

  7. Jul 17

    225: AVOID These 8 Foods at the County Fair, Carnival, or Festival

    It's the middle of July, which means it’s the season for county fairs, carnivals, and festivals. It’s also the season for eating some of the worst food on the planet that makes you feel fat and bloated and gross. I’m here to prove to you that there is a psychological reason why you can’t stop eating when you’re at the county fair. Today, you're going to find out exactly how this carnival food hijacks your brain, the 8 foods you should completely avoid, and the 4 foods to enjoy. This is a short but important episode to help you still have fun with your family, while making healthier food choices.  Together, we will investigate: County fairs haven't changed their food menu since 1986. The reason will surprise you.The behavioral psychology behind fair food is similar to cult recruiter tactics. Here’s why.The 4 food combinations that light up your brain’s reward system.Is fresh squeezed lemonade healthy for you?8 foods to avoid at the fairs and festivals this summer and why they are purposely designed to make you want to eat more.The 4 foods you can actually enjoy without guilt (or that fat and bloated feeling).Is ice cream an avoid or eat? The answer depends on one question. ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

  8. Jul 10

    224: Top 5 Weight Loss Lies You’ve Been Sold (for 30 years)

    What if the weight loss advice you’ve been following the last 30 years is the reason you’re struggling to lose weight? What if it’s all one big fat lie? Today, we’re putting the top 5 industry lies under a microscope. It’s time to start flexing those critical thinking muscles, question what’s not working, and walk away with a game plan.  Together, we will investigate: The weight loss advice you've been following for 30 years has been working against you, not for you.Five weight loss lies expose one pattern. What they have in common will surprise you. The 1950s shaped decades of nutrition propaganda. Why are we still following this flawed advice?Does CICO - calorie in vs. calorie out - actually work?The math on burning off a Reese's Cup will make you never think about exercise the same way again.If you're ready to drop the nonsense about starving yourself, counting calories and macros, or weighing your food, and instead become a Sustainable Weight Loss MACHINE...  This is your back-to-basics approach to achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss. We kick it old school, and we do it in a way that you build an environment and lifestyle that works for you to create that sustainability.  We do it in a way where you eat platefuls of satisfying and nutrient dense food. We do it in a way where you enjoy moving your body. You learn what your body actually needs.  GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST --- https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg Connect with Holly: ▶️ GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST TO BECOME A SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS MACHINE - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/pl-machine-reg ▶️ FREE EMOTIONAL EATING PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE - https://pinkfortitude.mykajabi.com/weight-quiz ▶️ JOIN THE BREAK EMOTIONAL EATING ACCELERATOR -  https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/break-emotional-eating-accelerator ▶️ APPLY FOR ELITE-LEVEL PRIVATE COACHING WITH HOLLY - https://wkf.ms/3XtDIKV ▶️QUIT SUGAR IN 5 DAYS - https://academy.pinkfortitude.com/register-for-sugar ▶️ SUBSCRIBE TO SUBSTACK - https://substack.com/@hollybertone ▶️ FOLLOW HOLLY BERTONE ON INSTAGRAM - @holly.bertone  If this is your vibe, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review.

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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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