Shut Up And Choose

Jonathan Ressler
Shut Up And Choose

The No-BS Weight Loss PodcastI Lost Over 140 lbs Without Dieting, Without Exercise, and Without Giving Up the Foods I Love—And You Can Too. If you’re sick of dieting and done wasting money on weight loss gimmicks that never work long-term, you’re in the right place. For years, I was just like you. I was the ultimate yo-yo dieter, jumping from one fad diet to the next—keto, low-fat, no-carb, meal plans, shakes, you name it. I’d lose some weight, gain it back, then beat myself up for “failing.” I was stuck in the cycle. Every Monday, I’d swear, This is it! This time, I’m really going to lose the weight. And by Friday? I’d be back to old habits, feeling like a failure. Sound familiar? Then, I finally cracked the code. I figured out how to lose 140 lbs and keep it off—without giving up my favorite foods, without spending even one minute in the gym, and without turning my life upside down. And now, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned with you. Now, I’m a bestselling author on Amazon for my book Shut Up and Choose and a keynote speaker, helping thousands of people finally break free from the diet industry’s lies and lose weight the right way. No gimmicks, no nonsense—just real, practical strategies that actually work in real life. If I could do it—while juggling a busy life, eating the foods I love, and without ever stepping foot in a gym—so can you. What You’ll Learn in This Podcast: ✔️ How to lose weight without starving yourself – No more crash diets or miserable meal plans.✔️ Why 85% of weight loss happens in the kitchen, not the gym – You don’t need grueling workouts to see results.✔️ The easiest ways to cut calories without tracking every bite – Because nobody wants to live with a food diary forever.✔️ How to break the yo-yo dieting cycle for good – Finally lose the weight and actually keep it off.✔️ Why motivation is overrated—and what actually works – Willpower won’t save you, but the right strategies will.✔️ The exact steps I took to lose 140 lbs and maintain it – No fads, just real habits that work. No More Excuses. No More Waiting. Listen, I get it. Life is busy. You don’t have time to meal prep like a bodybuilder, count every calorie, or spend hours in the gym. Neither did I. But here’s the truth: Nobody is coming to rescue you—not your doctor, not a $500-a-month weight loss coach, and definitely not another diet plan. If you want to lose weight, you have to start making better choices.  But that doesn’t mean you have to eat like a rabbit or give up your favorite foods. 🚫 No meal plans.🚫 No shakes.🚫 No gimmicks. Just real, practical, no-BS strategies that actually work—even if you’re busy, stressed, or have failed 100 times before. Who This Podcast Is For: 🔹 You’re sick of dieting and want real, sustainable weight loss.🔹 You want to lose weight without giving up your favorite foods.🔹 You don’t have time for hour-long workouts but still want results.🔹 You’ve tried everything—and nothing has worked long-term.🔹 You’re finally ready to take control and make it happen.

  1. Why Your Diet Is A Lying, Soul-Sucking Freak

    4D AGO

    Why Your Diet Is A Lying, Soul-Sucking Freak

    Send us a text Most weight loss approaches set you up for failure from day one—not because you lack willpower, but because they're designed to be temporary quick fixes rather than sustainable lifestyle changes. That's how the $70 billion diet industry keeps you coming back, blaming yourself instead of their broken system. The pattern is painfully familiar: excitement at the start of a new diet, early success as water weight drops, then inevitable burnout when life throws curveballs. You "fall off the wagon," feel like a failure, and promise to start over next Monday. The cycle continues, often leaving you heavier and more frustrated than before. What actually creates lasting change? Not another challenge or cleanse, but building consistency that withstands real life. True transformation happens when you focus on four non-negotiable pillars: drinking enough water, finding movement you genuinely enjoy, prioritizing sleep, and actively managing stress. These foundations create a lifestyle you can maintain even on your busiest, most stressful days. The secret weapon for sustainable weight loss is what I call your "bounce back muscle"—the ability to recover quickly from inevitable deviations without spiraling into guilt or abandoning your entire approach. Perfect eating doesn't exist, but consistent course correction does. The stronger this muscle becomes, the less impact occasional slips have on your overall progress. The most powerful shift occurs when you stop approaching weight loss as something you're temporarily doing and start embodying the identity of someone who naturally lives differently. Instead of asking "What's the lowest-calorie option?" ask "What would a healthy version of me choose right now?" This subtle but profound change makes healthy choices feel less like punishment and more like an authentic expression of who you've become. Ready to break free from the diet cycle? Stop chasing perfect weeks and quick fixes. Start building habits you can actually sustain, strengthening your bounce back muscle, and becoming someone who doesn't need to start over every Monday. Your transformation awaits—one small, smart choice at a time. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    34 min
  2. F*ck The Diet Industry - Stop Starting Over, You Drama Queen

    JUL 9

    F*ck The Diet Industry - Stop Starting Over, You Drama Queen

    Send us a text Ever found yourself eating one cookie, then throwing in the towel completely because "I'll just start fresh on Monday"? You're stuck in the cycle that keeps millions trapped in weight-loss purgatory. This raw, no-BS episode exposes the toxic lie that's been keeping you from sustainable weight loss: the all-or-nothing mentality. I break down why "starting over" is actually training you to quit, and how this exact mindset kept me spinning my wheels for decades before I finally lost 140 pounds and kept it off. The truth is embarrassingly simple: weight loss success isn't about perfection—it's about how quickly you bounce back after an inevitable slip-up. Think about it: would you tell your kid to drop out of school after getting one C on a math test? Of course not. Yet we treat our health journeys like pass/fail exams where one misstep equals total failure. I share my three-step formula for building what I call your "bounce-back muscle"—the real secret to lasting results. You'll learn how to separate a moment of indulgence from a full-blown derailment, how to track progress without obsessing over perfection, and why Monday doesn't have any magical powers to transform your life. Whether you've been struggling for decades or just want to approach weight loss with a healthier mindset, this episode gives you actionable steps to break the restart cycle. Stop waiting for the perfect moment to get your act together. Your only job is to make the next choice a little better than the last one. Ready to transform your relationship with weight loss? Subscribe, leave a review, and follow me on Instagram at JonathanResslerFatLoss. Your better choice starts now. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    28 min
  3. Breaking the Water Myth- The Only Thing a Gallon a Day Flushes Is Your Sanity

    JUL 3

    Breaking the Water Myth- The Only Thing a Gallon a Day Flushes Is Your Sanity

    Send us a text Ever feel hungry, only to realize you were actually just thirsty? Your brain's not the sharpest when it comes to distinguishing between hunger and dehydration—and this confusion might be sabotaging your weight loss efforts without you even realizing it. In this straight-talking episode, we're cutting through the hydration hype to reveal why water matters for weight loss—not because it magically burns fat, but because it supports your body's natural processes in profound ways. Forget the influencers with their gallon jugs and motivational timestamps. We're getting real about what actually works. Water isn't just about avoiding dehydration; it's about controlling false hunger signals, supporting digestion, maintaining metabolism, and keeping energy levels steady throughout the day. When you're properly hydrated, you naturally eat less, move more, and feel better—all without the need for complicated tracking or drinking until you're chained to the bathroom. I'm sharing three dead-simple hydration hacks that you can implement immediately: strategic timing (starting your day with water before coffee), mindful consumption (sipping before meals rather than during), and making water enjoyable without artificial additives. These small, stackable habits work because they fit into your existing routine instead of forcing you to overhaul your entire life. The most powerful approach to hydration isn't about perfection but consistency. You don't need to guzzle a gallon daily or turn water-drinking into your personality. You just need to stop forgetting to drink altogether. By anchoring water consumption to habits you already have—like checking email, finishing a task, or watching Netflix—you'll build sustainable hydration habits that stick long after the latest water bottle trend has faded. Ready to transform your relationship with water? Start with these simple challenges: drink 12 ounces first thing tomorrow morning, sip intentionally before each meal, and find ways to make hydration a habit you don't even think about. Your energy, appetite control, and weight loss results will thank you. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    28 min
  4. Your Family Tree Isn’t Fat—Your Family Habits Are

    JUN 25

    Your Family Tree Isn’t Fat—Your Family Habits Are

    Send us a text Ever found yourself saying, "I've always been big, it's just in my genes"? That seemingly innocent explanation might be the very thing keeping you stuck in a cycle of weight struggles and failed attempts at change. In this raw, unfiltered episode, we tear down the myth of the "fat gene" and expose the truth that most people don't want to hear: what we blame on genetics is actually inherited behavior. You didn't inherit obesity—you inherited portion sizes, late-night snacking, sedentary evenings, and using food as your universal emotional response tool. The revelation hit me at 411 pounds when I finally recognized I wasn't living my own life; I was repeating patterns I'd absorbed since childhood. Cleaning my plate no matter how full I felt. Eating when bored, stressed, or celebrating. Using food as both punishment and reward. These weren't biological imperatives—they were scripts I'd been handed that I never thought to question. But here's the liberating truth: patterns can be rewritten. Using what I call the 3R Method—Recognize the inherited habit, Replace it with a better option, and Repeat until it becomes your new normal—I lost over 130 pounds without diets, gyms, or gimmicks. Not by fighting my supposed genetic destiny, but by consciously choosing different routines. The power of this approach lies in its simplicity. You don't need to overhaul your entire life overnight. Start with just one habit this week. Maybe it's leaving two bites on your plate to break the "clean plate club" conditioning. Perhaps it's waiting 10 minutes before getting seconds. Small changes, consistently repeated, create massive transformation over time. Ready to stop blaming your DNA and start rewriting your story? Listen now to discover exactly how to identify the habits you didn't choose but are still living by—and more importantly, how to replace them with choices that serve the life you actually want. Your genes aren't your destiny. Your daily decisions are. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    31 min
  5. F*ck Your Trainer- Your Lazy Excuses Can Bench More Than You !

    JUN 19

    F*ck Your Trainer- Your Lazy Excuses Can Bench More Than You !

    Send us a text Ever caught yourself staring at your too-tight jeans, thinking "maybe I should hire a personal trainer"? That's exactly the moment when you need this brutally honest wake-up call. The hard truth? Your weight isn't a gym problem—it's a decision problem. Those personal trainers you're considering dropping hundreds or thousands on? They can't follow you home and stop you from eating like an unsupervised child after a stressful day. They can't fix your relationship with food or prevent you from self-sabotaging. This episode tears down the fitness industry's biggest lie: that someone else can save you from yourself. Weight loss is 80% eating habits, not burpees and kettlebell swings. You can burn 400 calories in a brutal workout then wipe it out with one mindless decision at dinner. What you really need isn't motivation (that fleeting, unreliable mood) or another accountability buddy. You need ownership. You need to look in the mirror and finally say "I've had enough of my own b******t." That moment—not when you sign up for training sessions or post a sweaty gym selfie—is when everything changes. Instead of waiting for Monday or outsourcing your discipline, start building stackable habits: drink water before coffee, prioritize protein at meals, move every day, track honestly, sleep well, and embrace the boring consistency that creates lasting change. Ready to stop pretending you don't know what to do? Ready to choose yourself? This no-nonsense guide will show you how to take control without a trainer, without complex plans, and without the same old excuses. Because real transformation doesn't come from someone else's clipboard—it comes from your choices. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    35 min
  6. Do Less. Do It Daily. Shut Up Already. Big results don’t need big drama

    JUN 11

    Do Less. Do It Daily. Shut Up Already. Big results don’t need big drama

    Send us a text Ready to ditch the "all or nothing" approach to weight loss that's been failing you for years? This raw, unfiltered episode cuts through the noise and introduces you to stackable habits—the secret weapon for sustainable weight loss that actually fits into your real, messy life. We've all been there: Monday motivation hits and suddenly you're intermittent fasting, going keto, and signing up for dawn workouts. By Friday, you're face-first in ice cream wondering what went wrong. The problem isn't your willpower—it's trying to change everything at once. Stackable habits offer a refreshingly simple alternative that works with your brain's natural tendencies instead of fighting against them. These tiny, consistent actions don't require extra time in your day or superhuman discipline. They're so ridiculously small they almost feel stupid—and that's exactly why they work. By attaching new behaviors to things you already do (like drinking water before your morning coffee or taking five deep breaths before eating), you bypass your brain's resistance to change and build momentum through small, daily wins. Throughout the episode, you'll discover five plug-and-play stackable habits you can implement immediately, learn why the gym isn't necessary for significant weight loss, and find out how to navigate social eating without derailing your progress. Most importantly, you'll see that weight loss doesn't require a personality transplant or giving up the foods you love—it just requires choosing better, one small decision at a time. Stop waiting for the perfect time to transform your health. Choose one stackable habit today and watch as small, consistent actions add up to big results. Your future self needs you to shut up and choose differently now. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    39 min
  7. Did Ozempic Just Kill Weight Watchers?

    JUN 4

    Did Ozempic Just Kill Weight Watchers?

    Send us a text The weight loss landscape is experiencing a seismic shift. Weight Watchers—a diet industry giant for decades—has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while pharmaceutical options like Ozempic soar in popularity. This dramatic reversal reveals something profound about our relationship with weight management. Why pay for weekly weigh-ins and point-counting when a simple injection eliminates hunger altogether? The diet industry's fundamental premise—that willpower and accountability are the primary tools for weight loss—is crumbling under the promise of effortless results through medical intervention. While these GLP-1 medications offer legitimate benefits for those with clinical obesity or metabolic disorders, they've rapidly expanded beyond their intended use to become lifestyle drugs for anyone seeking quick results without behavioral change. The troubling aspect isn't the medications themselves but the mindset they foster. When we outsource responsibility for our habits to a pharmaceutical solution, we miss the opportunity to develop lasting skills for mindful eating, emotional regulation, and consistent self-care. The drugs may silence hunger, but they don't teach us how to navigate our relationship with food when they're discontinued. True transformation requires more than biological intervention—it demands psychological evolution. The sustainable path forward combines the best of both worlds: appropriate medical tools when needed alongside simple, consistent habits that compound over time. Mindful eating, proper hydration, enjoyable movement, quality sleep, and self-respect create results that last regardless of what's trending in the weight loss industry. Weight loss isn't difficult because we lack information; it's challenging because we prioritize perfection over progress and quick fixes over lasting change. Ready to break free from the cycle of diet trends and pharmaceutical shortcuts? Check out my book "Shut Up and Choose" on Amazon or my video course "Effortless Weight Loss Academy" at learnshutupandchoose.com. Stop waiting for the next miracle and start creating your own solution through small, smart choices made consistently with self-respect, not fear. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    26 min
  8. Healthy, Not Hellish- Eating Smarter Without Hating Life

    MAY 28

    Healthy, Not Hellish- Eating Smarter Without Hating Life

    Send us a text Ever found yourself starting Monday with green juice only to end Friday face-first in pizza, wondering what went wrong? The problem isn't you—it's the toxic perfection mindset that's sabotaging your results. Welcome to a no-BS conversation about why most healthy eating plans fail and what actually works for real people with real lives. We're throwing out the all-or-nothing approach and replacing it with something revolutionary: sustainable habits that don't make you miserable. The truth most "experts" won't tell you? You don't need to overhaul your entire life overnight. You don't need to cut carbs, count every macro, or prep every meal. What you need are small, smart choices you can actually stick with—not for a 30-day challenge, but for life. Let's talk about why willpower is bullshit (and what works instead), how to make healthy eating boring enough to become automatic, and why one cookie doesn't ruin your progress any more than one salad creates it. The secret to lasting results isn't found in punishment plans or detoxes—it's in building systems that work even when motivation doesn't. Whether you've been stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday or you're just tired of diets that feel like punishment, this episode cuts through the noise to give you practical strategies for building habits that stick without losing your mind. Because healthy eating should fit into your life, not take it over. Ready to stop overthinking and start seeing results? Then it's time to shut up, choose better, and transform your relationship with food—one small decision at a time. Lose Weight Without Starving or Obsessing! Learn the simple, no-BS system that helped me lose 140 pounds naturally—no extreme diets, no endless gym hours, just real, sustainable fat loss for real people. Join the Effortless Weight Loss Academy HERE Please leave me a review on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts. Send me questions or comments to Jonathan.Ressler@gmail.com

    35 min

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The No-BS Weight Loss PodcastI Lost Over 140 lbs Without Dieting, Without Exercise, and Without Giving Up the Foods I Love—And You Can Too. If you’re sick of dieting and done wasting money on weight loss gimmicks that never work long-term, you’re in the right place. For years, I was just like you. I was the ultimate yo-yo dieter, jumping from one fad diet to the next—keto, low-fat, no-carb, meal plans, shakes, you name it. I’d lose some weight, gain it back, then beat myself up for “failing.” I was stuck in the cycle. Every Monday, I’d swear, This is it! This time, I’m really going to lose the weight. And by Friday? I’d be back to old habits, feeling like a failure. Sound familiar? Then, I finally cracked the code. I figured out how to lose 140 lbs and keep it off—without giving up my favorite foods, without spending even one minute in the gym, and without turning my life upside down. And now, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned with you. Now, I’m a bestselling author on Amazon for my book Shut Up and Choose and a keynote speaker, helping thousands of people finally break free from the diet industry’s lies and lose weight the right way. No gimmicks, no nonsense—just real, practical strategies that actually work in real life. If I could do it—while juggling a busy life, eating the foods I love, and without ever stepping foot in a gym—so can you. What You’ll Learn in This Podcast: ✔️ How to lose weight without starving yourself – No more crash diets or miserable meal plans.✔️ Why 85% of weight loss happens in the kitchen, not the gym – You don’t need grueling workouts to see results.✔️ The easiest ways to cut calories without tracking every bite – Because nobody wants to live with a food diary forever.✔️ How to break the yo-yo dieting cycle for good – Finally lose the weight and actually keep it off.✔️ Why motivation is overrated—and what actually works – Willpower won’t save you, but the right strategies will.✔️ The exact steps I took to lose 140 lbs and maintain it – No fads, just real habits that work. No More Excuses. No More Waiting. Listen, I get it. Life is busy. You don’t have time to meal prep like a bodybuilder, count every calorie, or spend hours in the gym. Neither did I. But here’s the truth: Nobody is coming to rescue you—not your doctor, not a $500-a-month weight loss coach, and definitely not another diet plan. If you want to lose weight, you have to start making better choices.  But that doesn’t mean you have to eat like a rabbit or give up your favorite foods. 🚫 No meal plans.🚫 No shakes.🚫 No gimmicks. Just real, practical, no-BS strategies that actually work—even if you’re busy, stressed, or have failed 100 times before. Who This Podcast Is For: 🔹 You’re sick of dieting and want real, sustainable weight loss.🔹 You want to lose weight without giving up your favorite foods.🔹 You don’t have time for hour-long workouts but still want results.🔹 You’ve tried everything—and nothing has worked long-term.🔹 You’re finally ready to take control and make it happen.

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