Why Are You Struggling with Weight? Here’s Why

Why do we keep struggling with weight—even when we’re doing “all the right things”?In this episode of Make Peace with Food, I pull back the curtain on what’s really happening beneath weight fluctuations, emotional eating, and food cravings. Hint: it’s not about discipline, willpower, or self-control. Instead, it’s about our nervous system and our ability (or inability) to sit with the emotions that drive us to self-sabotage.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of losing and gaining 20, 30, or even 50 pounds over and over again, this episode will give you a new perspective—and tools—to finally break free.Topics Covered:0:00 Understanding Weight Struggles and Emotional Eating0:59 Make Peace With Food and Embrace Your True Self2:22 Understanding True Weight Struggles Beyond Normal Fluctuations3:53 Understanding Emotional Eating and the Nervous System4:26 Understanding Emotions Without Blaming Parents or Circumstances5:32 Understanding Emotions Through Energy Waves6:02 Understanding Emotional Triggers Behind Compulsive Overeating7:36 Coping With Loss and Its Impact on Health8:59 Understanding and Embracing Emotions to Break Overeating Cycles10:44 Harnessing Breathwork to Manage Emotions and Restore Calm12:06 Understanding the Root Causes of Unwanted Eating Behaviors12:46 Join the Journey to Food Freedom and Fitness Love🍪 Sweet Bonus for You!Cravings don’t have to control you. That’s why I put together a free recipe eBook: 10 Sugar Fixes (Without the Sugar).Inside you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth—without the crash, guilt, or endless cycle of cravings.👉 www.sherryshaban.com/sugarfixesEnjoy this gift from me to you 💛Listen to more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe to me on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube so you never miss an episode!Join my Facebook Community here: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with me: www.sherryshaban.com/transformWant to go deeper? Visit www.makepeacewithfood.com to learn more!Share your biggest takeaway and tag me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn