Podcast BLTs Are Killing You: Your Secret Frenemy in Weight Loss Jonathan Ressler, February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 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… Continue Reading
Podcast Obesity Is Not a Body Type—It’s a Choice Jonathan Ressler, February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 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… Continue Reading
Podcast Fat Activism Is About Entitlement, Not Equality Jonathan Ressler, January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 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… Continue Reading
Podcast Why I Ditched Quick Fixes for a Long-Term Weight Loss Mindset Jonathan Ressler, January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 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… Continue Reading
Podcast Don’t Waste You Money Or Time By Joining The Gym…Yet Jonathan Ressler, January 15, 2025 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… Continue Reading
Podcast Why I Failed at 100 Diets and Finally Succeeded: A Mindset Shift Jonathan Ressler, December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 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… Continue Reading
Podcast Getting Back To Basics: 10 Lessons I Learned Along The Way Jonathan Ressler, November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 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… Continue Reading
Podcast Sorry…There Are No Trophies For Weight Loss Jonathan Ressler, November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 In the latest episode of my podcast Shut Up and Choose, I tackle one of the most pervasive myths in weight loss: the idea that our weight is dictated by fate. This episode, titled “Sorry…There Are No Trophies For Weight Loss,” takes a no-nonsense approach to dismantling this misconception. The… Continue Reading
Podcast The Caveman Diet Is So 10,000 BC! Jonathan Ressler, October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 In a world where extreme diets like Paleo or Caveman promise quick fixes, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of rapid weight loss, followed by frustration and weight regain. I know this all too well—having lost 86 pounds on the Paleo diet, only to eventually regain the weight… Continue Reading
Podcast Quit Daydreaming About Results: Why Being Present is the Real Secret to Weight Loss Jonathan Ressler, October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 Can Mindfulness Truly Transform Your Weight Loss Journey? If you’re skeptical about mindfulness and how it could impact weight loss, I get it—I used to be as well. It seemed like one of those vague wellness concepts that never really applied to me. But after diving deeper into it, I… Continue Reading