112. The 5 Biggest Weight Loss Lies I Believed in My 20s (And What Actually Works at 35)

Ever wish you could sit down with your 20-year-old self and tell her to stop obsessing over 1,200 calories, endless cardio, and starting over every Monday? Same.In this birthday reflection episode, I’m sharing the 5 biggest weight loss lies I believed in my 20s and what actually works now at 35, after losing 65 pounds and keeping it off for over 15 years.If you’ve ever found yourself chasing extreme diets, feeling like every “bad day” means starting over, or believing smaller automatically means happier, you NEED to hear this. We’re busting toxic weight loss myths like “all calories are created equal” and “you have to work out every day to lose weight.” Plus, I’m breaking down why your comeback rate matters more than perfection and how to match your weight loss strategy to your current season of life.I’m sharing my journey from college calorie-counting and over-exercising to navigating post-baby body changes, and what it actually takes to build sustainable weight loss, real food freedom, confidence, and self-trust. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, or beyond, these lessons will help you stop chasing extremes and start building habits that fit your real life.If you’re tired of dieting, tired of starting over, and ready to lose weight in a way that actually lasts, press play. Your future self will thank you.xoxo,JackieMORE FROM JACKIE: << Ready to lose weight, fix your metabolism & reach your body transformation goals without restriction? Apply for my 4-Month + 1:1 Coaching Program, Mindful Weight Loss Academy, to permanently lose weight, create simple delicious meals & stick to your healthy habits for LIFE: www.themindfulweightloss.com >>🙌🏻 Ready to Sustainably Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting Calories? I’ll show you how in 3 easy steps! Grab My FREE Quickstart Guide To Permanent Weight Loss: https://eatright4life.ck.page/quickstart-guide👋🏻 Follow me on Instagram: @the.mindful.nutritionist RELATED EPISODES:104 - Feeling Like a Failure? The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight Fast Enough100 - 10 Lessons from 100 Episodes: What It Really Takes to Lose Weight & Keep It Off99 - 5 Questions That Helped Me Lose 65 Pounds Without Counting Calories!89 - The 5 Biggest Weight Loss Myths I Wish I Never Believed (And What I’d Tell Myself Starting Over)80 - How to Stay Consistent with Weight Loss When Life Gets 'Lifey': Real-Life Strategies for Busy WomenSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWAre you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:1️⃣ hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop2️⃣ leave a rating and review for my show on Apple Podcasts!Your support helps us reach more health-empowered women (like you!) move toward transforming their health so they can look and FEEL their best.Thanks so much for tuning into the Lose Weight Mindfully podcast! I'll see you next week!🎙️New episodes drop every Monday!