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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 22 MIN

Stop Chasing Discipline and Build This Instead

from The Family Fork: Nutrition For Moms In Perimenopause · host Hosted by Ashley Malik | Insights inspired by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Mel Robbins

What if the reason you can't lose weight before summer has nothing to do with discipline — and everything to do with the thoughts running through your head?I had a wake-up call the other day. I was on my usual dog walk, baking in my long sleeves and yoga pants, sweating through what I thought would be a casual 30-minute stroll. And it hit me: shorts season is coming. Whether I'm ready or not.This episode kicks off my Spring Into Summer series — a 4-part series built on the same framework I teach in The Perimenopause Weight Loss Method. We're starting with the Think phase, because here's what I know: your thoughts aren't background noise. They're producing your results. And if you're heading into summer planning to restrict more, exercise more, and be more disciplined? That approach is going to backfire.I'm sharing the two thought patterns that keep women stuck ("nothing ever works for me" and "I don't have time"), plus the simple reframes that change everything. And I'm walking you through a client story that shows exactly what happens when you stop chasing perfection and start building an identity instead.What You'll Learn:📌 Why "I just need more discipline" is the most detrimental thought you can carry in perimenopause📌 The difference between willpower (which runs out) and identity (which sustains you)📌 How to shift from a deadline goal to a direction goal — and why that changes your choices at every summer barbecue📌 Two thought patterns keeping you stuck and the exact reframes to try this week📌 The mindset shift that helped my client Sheri finally stop yo-yoing and start maintaining her results📌 Why focusing on how you want to FEEL this summer makes everything easierResources & Ways To Connect:Grab the FREE 21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Guide hereLearn more about the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method hereBook a free callWork with MeConnect on Instagram

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What if the reason you can't lose weight before summer has nothing to do with discipline — and everything to do with the thoughts running through your head? I had a wake-up call the other day. I was on my usual dog walk, baking in my long sleeves and yoga pants, sweating through what I thought would be a casual 30-minute stroll. And it hit me: shorts season is coming. Whether I'm ready or not. This episode kicks off my Spring Into Summer series — a 4-part series built on the same framework ...

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