#116 - The REAL Reason Losing Weight Feels Impossible | Drew Manning

What does it really take to lose weight… AND keep it off? You see, many people will follow crash diets to lose the extra pounds—and they do, for a time. However, as soon as they start drifting from their meal plans (or as life and its ups and downs take over), they find themselves regaining the weight. This usually results in a toxic, hellish cycle fraught with guilt, unhealthy food and lifestyle choices, and even food addiction issues. The secret all these people are missing is simple: to lose weight, you need to have an identity transformation—you need to change the way you see life, food, and most importantly, yourself and your worth.And no one knows this better than my guest on the podcast this week, the brilliant Drew Manning.You might know Drew from his many TV appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, and The Tonight Show. He is also a New York Times bestselling author, a fitness expert, and the creator of Fit2Fat2Fit.In this episode, Drew and I will be discussing the story behind Fit2Fat2Fit, the science of food addiction (and how to break it), why some food cravings go beyond just simple hunger, how to lose weight without losing muscle, and so much more.Are you ready to take your weight loss journey into your own hands?Then run, don’t walk, and listen to this episode now!Key Takeaways:Introduction (00:00)Meet Drew (00:59)The identity crisis (08:31)Drew’s second experiment (16:49)The power of emotional eating (20:53)How to start loving yourself (27:35)Why America struggles with obesity (31:20)How to lose weight without losing muscles (43:10)The best way to optimize your health (52:55)Additional Resources:✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.