Keep It Off

Mel Harris
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AT LONG LAST - a podcast where you will find the unfiltered truth about what happens after losing a huge amount of weight, and how to deal with the challenges we all face in keeping that weight off no matter how you did it. A podcast created for anyone that’s lost a significant amount of weight whether with surgery, GLP-1s, meds, or any other method and that  is now dealing with the real challenge: keeping their weight off for life. Crucial episodes including – Weight regain | Alcohol | Fake GLP-1’s – and so much more.  Look out for our regular monthly episodes with special guest Mr Shaw Somers – Leading weight loss surgeon and GPL-1 specialist – host of The Fat Doctor and Medical Director/Founder of Streamline Weight Loss Clinics nationwide. Everything bariatric, Everything weight loss drugs and Everything to help you keep your weight off for life. 100% facts, 100% experience and 0% b******t. We get real about weight regain, mindset shifts, and everything nobody tells you after the scales move. No fluff, no judgment, just honest conversations that actually help.   If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this still so hard?” — you’re not alone. This is the place for that.

  1. 21h ago

    Why You Don't Have a Relationship with Food

    Ever find yourself staring into an open fridge an hour after dinner, desperately searching for comfort you know isn't in a yogurt container? It’s time to stop treating food like a partner you can break up with and start understanding the deep-rooted psychological and biological signals driving your daily habits. From early childhood conditioning to post-work stress triggers, we unpack why your brain reaches for dopamine-heavy rewards when life gets chaotic. Learn how to apply the powerful CYT ("Catch Yourself Thinking") technique to pause, take a breath, and regain total control over food noise. Plus, get all the details on our upcoming live "Storm Warning" masterclass designed to help you catch weight-regain triggers before they start. KEY TAKEAWAYS Food is not a partner; you relate to it biologically and emotionally through deep-seated habit loops rather than a true relationship. Environmental responses formed between womb to age seven shape how your brain connects stress to comfort rewards. Late-night cravings and post-work habits are often automated dopamine-seeking responses rather than actual physical hunger. Using the CYT ("Catch Yourself Thinking") method lets you pause, take a deep breath, and question your immediate emotional reaction. External stressors, like a difficult boss, shouldn't dictate your personal health progress or choices. QUOTES "We don't sit down with a load of broccoli and tell them about your day. We don't have a relationship with food." "Weight maintenance is not just about the food we eat. It's about the way we relate to that food." "All of those things that drive us towards eating something that will release dopamine... Dopamine makes us feel rewarded." "Why give that supervisor the power over how the rest of your day pans out?" "Whenever you feel out of control around food, just stop, take a deep breath, and ask yourself, what am I reacting to?" 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

  2. Sep 7

    The Wegovy Pill Is Here: What You Need to Know

    The new Wegovy weight loss pill has finally hit private UK pharmacies, but dropping the needle comes with a whole new set of rules. While it contains the exact same active ingredient as the injection, taking a daily tablet is a completely different ballgame. From mandatory 8-hour fasts to why a 25mg pill isn't ten times stronger than a 2.4mg jab, get the straight-talking, science-backed truth without any hype or fluff. Plus, learn the precise rules on switching formulations and how to get access right now. KEY TAKEAWAYS Oral semaglutide is officially licensed in the UK for private supply, but it isn't available on the NHS yet. A 25mg tablet isn't ten times stronger than a 2.4mg jab because your gut only absorbs 1–2% of the pill. You must take the pill on an empty stomach with max 120ml plain water after an 8-hour fast. Wait a full 30 minutes after swallowing before having any food, coffee, or other medications. Switching between injections and tablets requires direct clinical supervision—never DIY your dose. QUOTES "A 25 milligram tablet is not ten times stronger than a 2.4mg injection." "No hype, no guessing, no bullshitting. No pretending that same ingredient means identical treatment." "Do not stop, delay, or rearrange any prescribed medications on the strength of a podcast." "Decaffeinated coffee is still coffee... Plain water means plain water." "The active medicine is the same, but the treatment experience is not." 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

  3. Aug 31

    Body Image Across the Ages: From 60s Glossies to Social Media

    Ever feel like every decade just hands us a brand-new set of body standards to stress over? From scouring Jackie and Vogue in the 1960s to scrolling past AI gadgets and social media filters today, the pressure to look a certain way keeps changing its costume. Reflecting on growing up alongside Barbie dolls, early peer pressure, and the shift toward body positivity, it becomes clear how easily influenced everyone really is. But while embracing who you are is important, ignoring complex health realities isn't the answer either. It is time to cut through the noise, spot the difference between genuine health and passing trends, and stay true to what actually works for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Glossy media and unrealistic toys have shaped body standards for decades long before digital filters existed. Toxic body expectations and peer pressure can drive damaging behaviours even at a very young age. Trends cycle constantly, shifting from extreme thinness to body pride movements that sometimes oversimplify complex health issues. Modern social media, celebrity endorsements, and deepfakes make evaluating genuine wellness products harder than ever. True self-care requires brutal honesty with oneself, prioritising actual physical health over trends or social pressure. QUOTES "We were brought up believing that not only if you wanted to find a boyfriend... but even if you wanted to be successful in life... you had to look like these images." "I think that's what happens with how we are influenced and what we are fed liminality to aspire to." "Obesity is a very, very complex disease. It's an issue that really can't, for everybody, just be ignored and just be told to get on with it." "I do know that people will believe it and they will spend a lot of money before they find out whether or not it's a fake." "Be true to yourself. Be happy. More importantly, be healthy. That's what matters the most." 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

  4. Aug 24

    How Often Should You Really Weigh Yourself After Weight Loss?

    Hitting your goal weight is only the start of the road—keeping it off for life is where the real work begins. This week, we're diving into the honest questions that crop up long after the initial weight drops off. From finding the scale sweet spot to navigating restaurant menus and avoiding awkward comments from well-meaning friends, keeping control of your progress doesn't mean living in fear. We unpack why building habits takes far longer than three weeks, how to reframe weight fluctuations, and the physical and emotional realities of dealing with loose skin. If you've ever felt like old habits are creeping back in or wondered why keeping the weight off feels harder than losing it, hit play for practical ways to stay grounded, confident, and on track. KEY TAKEAWAYS Scale Sweet Spot: Weighing yourself 3 to 4 days a week in the morning tracks real progress without creating an unhealthy obsession over daily fluid shifts. Habit Reality Check: Building lasting routines takes several months of intentional work—a single off day isn't a failure, but three days in a row signals a slip. Out Loud Validation: Speaking positive self-talk aloud forces the brain to register the message as external truth, breaking reliance on outside compliments. Preparation Over Obsession: Detailed meal planning and setting boundaries at social events isn't obsessive—it's essential structure for long-term control. Loose Skin Acceptance: Post-weight loss skin changes are natural, and while surgical options exist, self-acceptance and proper support are vital. QUOTES "The new journey that we are on once we've lost our weight is for life." "A habit isn't fully broken until you have personally broken its mechanism for a couple of days on a trot." "When we speak aloud, our brain recognises that sound as coming from outside sources." "Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It couldn't be true anymore than it is at this particular point." "You may have gained a stone, but you can find your way back." 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

  5. Aug 17

    The 21-Day Habit Myth Exposed

    Thinking you can rewrite your entire life in 21 days is a total trap. That famous timeline actually came from a 1960s plastic surgeon watching patients adjust to their new faces in the mirror—not real habit research. The truth? Real habit formation takes months, not weeks, and missing a single workout or eating one slice of birthday cake doesn't mean you've ruined everything. Shift your perspective on how habits actually form, learn how to anchor new routines to your everyday triggers, and stop letting minor slip-ups send you right back to square one. KEY TAKEAWAYS The 21-day rule is a complete myth born from 1960s plastic surgery observations, not behavioural science. Building a real habit takes an average of 66 days, with actual timelines ranging anywhere from 18 to 254 days. Habits rely on a cue, routine, and reward loop, working best when anchored to actions you already do every day. Missing a day is just a day off, not a broken habit—the habit only breaks if you stop coming back. Old habits never truly vanish; they stay in the background, waiting for negative self-talk to give you permission to give up. QUOTES "21 Days to Break a Habit is an outright lie, and I'm going to tell you where it came from." "21 days is b******t. It's going to take months, not weeks." "Habits take a long time to form... Don't let you be the one that pushes that new habit out of the window." "A miss day is just a missed day. Do not build it into something bigger than it is." "A broken habit is not broken when you slip up. It is only broken when you stop coming back." 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

  6. Aug 10

    The Hidden Trap That Guarantees Weight Regain

    We’ve all felt that overwhelming fear of putting the weight back on—or maybe you’re right in the middle of it. It turns out that 76% of people who have weight loss surgery regain weight, and appetite comes back four times stronger after stopping weight loss injections. But the real danger isn't the food; it's the exact moment you permit yourself to slip. Sitting at a family dinner, holding out a plate for birthday cake, and declaring, "I'm normal now," felt like a victory. In reality, it was the exact thought that set off a 3-stone regain. When you step back into old habits under the guise of being "cured," your journey takes a sharp turn. Be realistic about where you are, spot the hidden traps before they ruin your progress, and turn set-backs into lifelong success. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Mindset Trap: Declaring yourself "normal" after losing weight often grants dangerous permission to let old eating habits creep back in. The Delayed Reaction: Scales don't always move immediately after a cheat meal, creating a false sense of security that reinforces bad choices. The Biological Reality: Weight regain affects almost everyone—whether through surgery or medication—because appetite returns stronger than ever. The Pivotal Trajectory: The moment you give yourself permission to go backwards is the exact moment your long-term maintenance turns into regain. Reclaiming Control: A slip-up or regain doesn't mean failure; it can be the ultimate catalyst to learn, adapt, and keep weight off for life. QUOTES "76% of people, particularly those that have had weight loss surgery, will regain their weight." "In my mind, normal means someone who doesn't have a weight issue anymore, can eat what they want... but that's not the case." "When you are an obese person, you will always have the propensity to become obese again." "There will be a point on your journey where you allow yourself... to go backwards in terms of your eating patterns and behaviour, and that is the moment where your journey takes a different turn." "Be realistic about where you are, where you want to be, and what you could possibly do without even realising that could screw that up for you." 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

  7. Aug 3

    Stop Shovelling Your Food: The Free Secret to Weight Loss

    Ever found yourself clearing a full plate of dinner before your friends have even picked up their forks? It happens to the best of us, but rushing through meals might be the single thing standing between you and your weight goals. Slowing down isn’t just standard advice for post-bariatric care—it’s a total game-changer for anyone wanting to shed pounds or maintain their progress. Your mouth is the ultimate food breakdown factory, and rushing through meals forces your stomach to work overtime, bringing on acid reflux, bloating, and painful digestion. This week, we’re unpacking simple, zero-cost habits you can start at your very next meal. From swapping out your standard cutlery to learning why you need to prick—never scoop—your food, these practical tips will help you enjoy your meals, boost digestion, and make keeping the weight off effortless. KEY TAKEAWAYS The 20-Minute Fullness Signal: It takes a full 20 minutes for your stomach to signal to your brain that you are full, so eating too fast often leads to overeating and feeling uncomfortably stuffed. Your Mouth as a Factory: Digestion begins right in the mouth using teeth, saliva, and tongue movement to break down food before it ever hits the stomach. Swap to Smaller Cutlery: Using child-sized forks with shorter prongs naturally limits bite sizes and prevents over-packing your mouth. Prick, Don't Scoop: Avoid scooping mounds of food onto a fork; use a knife to hold items in place and prick them with the prongs instead. Rest Between Bites: Put your knife and fork down completely after taking a bite, and only pick them up again once you’ve fully chewed and swallowed. QUOTES "It takes 20 minutes for the stomach to tell your brain that you're full up." "Think of your mouth as a factory. A food breakdown factory." "The first stage of breaking down our food happens in the mouth." "Do not scoop your food onto a fork. Prick it with the prongs." "When you sit down for a meal together, it's not just about the food, it's about the company." 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

  8. Jul 27

    The Hidden Loneliness of Obesity: Why Others Don't Get It

    Navigating weight loss when surrounded by people who have never experienced obesity can feel deeply isolating. Mel Harris tackles the persistent stigma that framed obesity as laziness or a lack of willpower, explaining why flippant advice like "just say no" fails to address the real physiological and psychological challenges. She opens up about her personal experiences—from feeling judged at the dinner table and eating entire meals in secret before going out, to managing constant internal cravings. Mel breaks down how addiction and a broken metabolism impact our decision-making, offering a practical mental technique to pause, rationalise internal dialogue, and differentiate true physical need from emotional wanting. KEY TAKEAWAYS Obesity is a complex condition: It is a combination of disease and addiction rather than a simple lack of discipline or laziness. The "want vs need" distinction: Food cravings are driven by powerful neurological pulls rather than true physical hunger. Understanding metabolic changes: Gaining as little as two stone can disrupt your metabolism, altering how your body and brain process food choices. Internal rationalisation helps: Engaging in intentional internal self-talk during meals gives the brain time to register fullness signals. Releasing perfectionism: Progress comes from learning how to handle moments when things go off track rather than trying to control every situation perfectly. QUOTES "The stigma that surrounds obesity is that we're just lazy people and we're just weak people, and that is absolutely not true." "Addiction is addiction is addiction. And we go through the exact same thing. We cannot say no. We have to learn how to say no." "If everybody in the world could just say no, there would be no such thing. No disease called obesity." "You can't prepare for every adventure, and what you need to do instead is learn how to deal with things when they don't go the way you want." "Metabolism isn't just about the digestive system and your appetite. It's everything from the way we taste food, the way we think about food, the way we process food..." 🔗 Follow & Connect with KIO Method 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.kiomethod.com/fmo ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📺⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📘⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠💼⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiomethod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIO Mel Harris is a weight loss mentor, podcast host, and founder of KIO Method Ltd, specialising in long-term weight loss maintenance after bariatric surgery and weight loss injections. After losing nearly 15 stone (90kg) following weight loss surgery in 2004, Mel has spent over 20 years navigating the realities of keeping weight off. With lived experience of bariatric surgery, weight regain, GLP-1 medications, and metabolic health challenges, Mel is on a mission to close the gap between losing weight and keeping it off for life. Through honest, compassionate conversations, she cuts through misinformation, diet culture, and shame — offering real support, insight, and zero judgement. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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AT LONG LAST - a podcast where you will find the unfiltered truth about what happens after losing a huge amount of weight, and how to deal with the challenges we all face in keeping that weight off no matter how you did it. A podcast created for anyone that’s lost a significant amount of weight whether with surgery, GLP-1s, meds, or any other method and that  is now dealing with the real challenge: keeping their weight off for life. Crucial episodes including – Weight regain | Alcohol | Fake GLP-1’s – and so much more.  Look out for our regular monthly episodes with special guest Mr Shaw Somers – Leading weight loss surgeon and GPL-1 specialist – host of The Fat Doctor and Medical Director/Founder of Streamline Weight Loss Clinics nationwide. Everything bariatric, Everything weight loss drugs and Everything to help you keep your weight off for life. 100% facts, 100% experience and 0% b******t. We get real about weight regain, mindset shifts, and everything nobody tells you after the scales move. No fluff, no judgment, just honest conversations that actually help.   If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this still so hard?” — you’re not alone. This is the place for that.

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  • Creator
    Mel Harris
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Keep It Off

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