"If only I had more willpower, then I could stop overeating sweets...exercise more...and finally lose weight!" These are common beliefs amongst those who have struggled with their health goals for a long time. So you may have wondered why we don't talk much about "willpower" on this podcast. Today we are going to address why we don't promote it as a primary weight management strategy.

The truth is, willpower is limited and finite in nature, and one's belief in their willpower capability can greatly impact their behavior. Instead, we would like to introduce you to concepts we prefer and find more helpful and empowering. We also discuss the importance of engineering your environment and leveraging social support to make healthier choices easier.

If you want to manage your whole state, strengthen your self control, and create a supportive environment for long-term healthy eating habits, then we hope you join us for this episode!

👉 Related episode: "What Happened To My Self-Control?" (From the Breaking Up with Binge Eating Podcast)

Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction to Confident Eaters Podcast

00:48 The Role of Willpower in Weight Management

01:14 Limitations of Willpower

03:58 Alternative Strategies to Willpower

07:08 Environmental and Social Influences

10:02 Practical Tips for Enhancing Self-Control

15:20 Summary and Key Takeaways

16:14 Closing Remarks

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

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Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you want help learning to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 shame-free personalized attention, sign up here.

You may have seen the recent three-part Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser. The series revisits the hit show The Biggest Loser, which framed weight loss as a competitive transformation journey—often emphasizing dramatic physical change over sustainable health. The documentary dives into the tension between creating captivating television and protecting the wellbeing of participants.

In today’s episode, we share our reflections on the series, our critiques of weight loss competitions, and why we believe shows like this perpetuate fat stigma. We’ll also talk about constructive, compassionate alternatives for achieving lifelong health habits (hint: it’s about much more than pounds lost). If you’re a regular listener, you won’t be surprised when we circle back to the importance of supportive, sustainable health journeys.

We’ve heard many people say, “I need someone to be the food police or screaming in my face for me to lose weight.” If you’ve ever felt that way, we invite you to listen in—we’re challenging that belief and offering a more empowering path forward.

Did you watch The Biggest Loser or the Netflix documentary Fit for TV? We’d love to hear what you think. Was it fair? Was it ethical? Should there be safeguards for participants in shows like this? Share your thoughts with us at georgiefear@gmail.com
or through the chat box at confidenteaters.com.

👉 Related episode: "Why Weight Regain Happens (It's Not Just Willpower)"

Episode Timeline:
00:00 — Introduction to the Confident Eaters Podcast
00:25 — Overview of The Biggest Loser
02:12 — Controversial Practices and Methods
05:11 — Health and Safety Concerns
10:52 — Impact on Contestants’ Long-Term Health
12:37 — Psychological and Social Implications
18:20 — Reflections and Alternatives
22:57 — Conclusion and Listener Engagement

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

• Website
• Facebook
• Georgie's Instagram
• Christina's Instagram

Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you want help learning to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 shame-free personalized attention, sign up here.

We are back this week with another call with Georgie and her client Chelsea. In the last two weeks, Chelsea has made noticeable progress with managing her treats intake (something with which she has struggled in the past). One big reason for this change in her eating habits is constant busyness.

Together, we explore the impact a packed schedule can have on eating habits and discuss finding the balance between enjoying social treats and feeling deprived. We also touch on navigating partner support, easing back into exercise after illness, and planning for healthier eating during travel.

If you could use some support in shifting from busyness-driven eating habits to a more balanced and satisfying approach, that is our specialty and we'd love to talk! Reach out to us by clicking one of the links below.

Episode Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback

00:22 Client Session with Chelsea: Tracking Progress

00:53 Challenges of Being Too Busy

01:29 Navigating Treats and Social Situations

01:39 Partner Support and Easing Back into Exercise

01:51 Planning for an Upcoming Trip

02:43 Discussion on Stress and Eating Habits

05:16 Balancing Treats and Weight Loss

19:03 Strategies for Eating Out and Meal Prep

22:41 Conclusion and Next Steps

Connect with Georgie and the Confident Eaters Coaches:

• Website
• Facebook
• Georgie's Instagram
• Christina's Instagram

Have you ever thought, "I know what to do, I just need to consistently do it"? Who hasn't? Sometimes we need accountability. Sometimes we need specific strategies, new tools, or a bit of help. If you want help learning to become a confident, sensible eater with 1:1 shame-free personalized attention, sign up here.