012: She Lost 140 LBS… Here’s What Actually Worked | Allison O’Brien

What does it actually take to lose over 100 pounds… and keep it off?In this episode of Eat the Fcking Food*, Kristin Collins sits down with Allison O’Brien, content creator and founder of Living Simply Well, to unpack the real story behind her 140-pound weight loss journey.This is not another conversation about perfection, restriction, or chasing the next “fix.” Instead, Allison shares how she broke free from years of over-optimizing, under-eating, and constantly starting over, and built a sustainable approach rooted in nervous system support, nourishment, and self-trust.From closing a six-figure business to reclaim her health, to redefining productivity and using tools like GLP-1 intentionally, this episode is a powerful reminder that lasting change happens when your habits actually fit your life.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why doing everything “perfectly” can still leave you feeling exhausted and disconnectedThe real reason weight loss plateaus happen (even when nothing changes on paper)How nervous system regulation impacts metabolism, energy, and consistencyWhy discipline alone isn’t the answer, and what actually creates peaceHow to build sustainable weight loss habits that work in real lifeThe truth about GLP-1 medications and how to use them as a tool, not a crutchWhy your habits must evolve with your season of lifeHow to stop tying your worth to productivity and outcomesWhat a “bare minimum day” looks like and why it prevents burnoutHow to move out of all-or-nothing thinking into long-term consistencyWhy you don’t need to choose between success, health, or peaceThe mindset shift that allows you to finally trust your body againWe talk about:00:00 Meet Allison O’Brien and her 100+ pound weight loss journey01:30 The cycle of perfectionism, under-eating, and burnout03:00 Why “doing everything right” wasn’t working anymore05:00 The plateau that forced a deeper mindset shift06:30 Burnout, anxiety, and closing a six-figure business08:00 Redefining productivity and success as a woman10:00 Building a life-first, not business-first, approach12:00 Creating space, routines, and intentional mornings15:00 The power of walking, movement, and mental clarity17:00 “Bare minimum days” and staying consistent in hard seasons19:00 Why health looks different in every season of life21:00 Losing 140 pounds and learning to take up space23:00 The mindset shift that made everything sustainable25:00 The truth about GLP-1 and metabolic health28:00 Why wellness has to become your identity, not a phase30:00 Consistency, flexibility, and letting go of perfectionConnect with AllisonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamafinallyX: https://www.x.com/mamafinally https://www.livingsimpleandwell.com/ Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/ #SustainableWeightLoss #StopStartingOver #HealthyHabits