How The Hell Did This Happen?

For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.journeybeyondweightloss.com/blog/76 Episode 76: How The Hell Did This Happen? This week Marchelle and I wanted to talk about something that happens ALL THE TIME in a weight loss journey. And that is the dreaded weight regain. Our patients will come into us feeling so ashamed, and they're asking themselves How in the Hell Did This Happen? I thought I had it under control. I was doing so well! But now I've gained a bunch back and it feels SO HARD to get back on track again. A lot of times this happens after a vacation, or after the holidays, or after something happens in life, like stress at work, going through a separation or divorce, or the illness of someone you care about. And then, of course, Covid did a number on ALL OF US. Believe us, we get it! Tune in to today's podcast so you can stop beating yourself up, and get yourself back on track quickly! Highlights: (4:12) Obesity is a disease. It's not a disease like pneumonia, where you get a diagnosis, take some antibiotics, and then it's cured. It's actually not curable like pneumonia. So you can't diet it away. (16:28) Our social norms are against us keeping this disease under control. Unlike many other cultures where it's easier, in our society it takes a lot of work to eat wholesome nourishing food. It takes planning, grocery shopping, and a willingness to chop vegetables and prepare protein. Most of us still do not understand at all what it means to cook and prepare real food. (20:37) Most people slip up and gain all their weight back because they don't understand all of the obstacles that are in their way. They don't understand that they have a disease, a disease that is chronic and progressive and relapsing and it takes vigilance to keep under control.