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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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Sorry…There Are No Trophies For Weight Loss
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 truth is, our weight and…
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The Caveman Diet Is So 10,000 BC!
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 once I started reintroducing foods…
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Quit Daydreaming About Results: Why Being Present is the Real Secret to Weight Loss
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 realized that mindfulness is one…
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Master the Art of Small Wins: Transform Your Health and Career
In the latest episode of our podcast, “Master the Art of Small Wins: Transform Your Health and Career,” we delve into the journey of losing over 140 pounds while managing a demanding executive career. The central theme is prioritizing health without sacrificing professional success, proving that it’s possible to integrate healthy habits into even the…