Stop Waiting to Lose Weight Before You Start Living

Have you ever told yourself that you would take the photo, attend the event, wear what you wanted, or become more visible after losing weight?That belief can quietly place years of your life on hold.In this episode, I’m joined by body image expert and certified intuitive eating counselor Anne Poirier for an honest conversation about body shame, food guilt, negative self-talk, and the “when I, then I” bargain so many women make with themselves.Anne explains how early labels and comments about our bodies can become part of our identity. We explore how the inner critic grows louder over time, why emotional eating is often connected to feelings we do not want to experience, and how midlife body changes can intensify the feeling that we are failing.We also talk about a more realistic alternative to forcing yourself to love every part of your body. Through body neutrality, appreciation, curiosity, and compassion, you can begin separating who you are from what you weigh.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why body shame often begins much earlier than we realizeHow labels can shape identity and self-confidenceWhat the “when I, then I” mindset costs usHow food rules can create guilt and emotional eatingWhy your changing midlife body may require a new perspectiveHow to interrupt automatic negative thoughtsWhy your worth is not connected to a number or sizeYou do not have to wait for a different body before allowing yourself to be seen or fully participating in your life.Music by: Epidemic SoundCall to Action: For Anne’s books, free Body Competence resource, and everything mentioned in this episode, click the links below.After listening, ask yourself: What have I been postponing while waiting for my body to change?Please follow or subscribe to Create The Best Me, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more women in midlife find these conversations.📕 Resources: https://createthebestme.com/ep179Free resource: The Body Competence Unlocked https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/https://shapingperspectives.com/https://linktr.ee/annepoirier11Related Episode:🎧 Listen to this episode next: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1949561/episodes/16187066 ⚖️ Disclaimer:This conversation is educational and is not intended to replace medical, nutritional, or mental-health care. #BodyNeutrality #MidlifeWomen #BodyImage #SelfWorth #IntuitiveEating #CreateTheBestMe #AnnePoirier📨 Newsletter:https://createthebestme.com/newsletter/ 👀 Connect With Me:Website: https://createthebestme.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthebestmeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmenhecox/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@carmenhecoxYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@createthebestmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-hecox 📽️ Video Request:https://forms.office.com/r/LvLV1AsBfv