• Eating Your Feelings? Try Feeling Them Instead (Weird, Right?)

    Eating Your Feelings? Try Feeling Them Instead (Weird, Right?)

    Let’s get brutally honest: emotional eating is a silent, sneaky little saboteur. It’s not the burger, the cookies, or even the damn ice cream that’s the real problem—it’s why we reach for them. And emotional eating derails more weight loss journeys than any missed workout or skipped salad ever could. In our latest podcast episode,…

  • 10 Weight Loss Truths You Don’t Wanna Hear (But Seriously, Shut Up and Listen)

    10 Weight Loss Truths You Don’t Wanna Hear (But Seriously, Shut Up and Listen)

    In the world of weight loss, we are constantly bombarded with conflicting advice, miracle solutions, and promises of overnight transformations. You’ve seen it all—detox teas, 30-day shredding programs, celebrity-endorsed nonsense, and those ridiculous before-and-after photos that leave you wondering why your “after” never looks like theirs. But here’s the deal: behind all the noise, filters,…

  • F*ck Your Meal Plan: Why You Need to Learn How to Eat Like a Normal Person

    F*ck Your Meal Plan: Why You Need to Learn How to Eat Like a Normal Person

    For decades, the weight loss industry has sold us a shiny, well-packaged lie:“Follow this meal plan, eat exactly what we tell you, and you’ll finally lose the weight.”Sounds great, right? No thinking required, no room for error, just plug-and-play your way to skinny. But here’s the raw truth no influencer or “celebrity coach” wants to…

  • Late-Night Munchies Won’t Kill You: The Truth About Eating After Dark

    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.

  • Donuts, Pizza, And Burgers Did Not Make You Fat – Math Did!

    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…

  • BLTs Are Killing You: Your Secret Frenemy in Weight Loss

    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…

  • Fat Activism Is About Entitlement, Not Equality

    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…

  • Why I Ditched Quick Fixes for a Long-Term Weight Loss Mindset

    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…

  • 5 Weight Loss Tips for Busy Executives: How to Stay Healthy Without Sacrificing Your Schedule

    5 Weight Loss Tips for Busy Executives: How to Stay Healthy Without Sacrificing Your Schedule

    As an executive, your days are packed with meetings, deadlines, and decisions—leaving little room for focusing on your health. But the truth is, losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle doesn’t require hours in the gym or drastic diets. In my book, Shut Up and Choose, I emphasize making small, consistent choices that fit into…

  • It’s Called a Calorie Deficit, Dummy: The Real Secret to Weight Loss

    It’s Called a Calorie Deficit, Dummy: The Real Secret to Weight Loss

    Weight loss is often described as a journey, but sometimes, it feels more like navigating a confusing, never-ending maze. Every corner seems to have a new twist—whether it’s the latest diet trend, miracle supplement, or celebrity-endorsed workout plan. The promise is always the same: fast and effortless results. But if you’ve ever tried losing weight,…