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Intermittent Fasting Is a Waste of Time—Here’s What Actually Works
Intermittent fasting. The golden child of trendy weight loss methods. It promises simplicity, flexibility, and even magical health benefits if you just stop eating for most of the day. No calorie counting, no portion control—just eat during your designated window, and poof! The fat will melt away. I get it. It sounds like the perfect…
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Late-Night Munchies Won’t Kill You: The Truth About Eating After Dark
Here’s the truth: eating late at night isn’t the villain it’s been made out to be. Weight loss is easy when you know how to do it.
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Donuts, Pizza, And Burgers Did Not Make You Fat – Math Did!
In Today’s Episode of Shut Up and Choose… Alright, let’s get real. You want to lose weight, feel good, and stop being confused by all the conflicting advice out there. You’re bombarded daily by social media “experts” touting miracle diets, magic superfoods, or some revolutionary plan that promises to shed pounds fast. The diet industry…
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BLTs Are Killing You: Your Secret Frenemy in Weight Loss
Introduction: The Weight Loss Roller Coaster Weight loss can feel like a never-ending roller coaster—one minute you’re motivated, the next you’re frustrated, and before you know it, you’re stress-eating a handful of chips at midnight. Most people think they’re doing everything right. They eat “healthy,” follow some trendy diet, and hit the gym a few…
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Obesity Is Not a Body Type—It’s a Choice
For decades, I convinced myself that my weight was just part of who I was. I wasn’t just overweight—I was 411 pounds of self-inflicted pain, trapped in a body that was failing me. Uncontrolled gout attacks made every step agony. Atrial fibrillation had my heart racing unpredictably. And yet, for the longest time, I clung…
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Fat Activism Is About Entitlement, Not Equality
Look, I’m all for treating people with respect. No one deserves to be bullied for their weight. But let’s be real—there’s a huge difference between basic human decency and expecting the world to accommodate choices that lead to poor health. Recently, I came across Jae’Lynn Chaney’s Fat Equality Bill of Rights, and let me tell…
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Why I Ditched Quick Fixes for a Long-Term Weight Loss Mindset
Let’s be real: the appeal of quick fixes is strong. We’ve all seen the ads—“Lose 10 pounds in a week!” or “Melt belly fat with this one simple trick!” It’s tempting, isn’t it? I’ve been there, drawn in by the promises of rapid results. But let me tell you, those shortcuts are nothing more than…
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Don’t Waste You Money Or Time By Joining The Gym…Yet
Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail (And How to Make Yours Stick) Hi, I’m Jonathan Ressler, and I’m here to give you the hard truth about New Year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to weight loss and fitness. Every January, millions of us set out with big dreams: “This is the year I’m going to…
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Why I Failed at 100 Diets and Finally Succeeded: A Mindset Shift
Hi, I’m Jonathan Ressler, and let me tell you something: I am the self-proclaimed king of failed diets. If there’s a fad, a cleanse, or a “miracle plan,” I’ve tried it. Atkins? Been there. Keto? Yup. Cabbage soup diet? Don’t even get me started. For years, I jumped from one program to the next, chasing…
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Getting Back To Basics: 10 Lessons I Learned Along The Way
In the latest episode of Shut Up and Choose, I invite you to rethink your approach to weight loss. Rather than viewing it as a sprint—a quick dash to some finish line—let’s see it as a marathon. But not just any marathon: one that you can truly enjoy. This episode explores how weight loss doesn’t…
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