Why Crash Diets Fail After Divorce and What Actually Works

Divorce is often the catalyst for making positive life changes, including improving your health. But in the rush to feel better and rebuild confidence, many people fall into the trap of restrictive diets that promise quick results but rarely create lasting change.In this episode, Mardi Winder is joined by certified transformational macros and nutrition coach Christi Kelsey to discuss a healthier, more sustainable approach to nutrition and wellness. Christi shares her own remarkable journey through multiple serious health challenges and explains how those experiences transformed her relationship with food, exercise, and self-care. Together, they explore why chronic dieting often leads to frustration, how restrictive eating affects metabolism, and why strength, balance, and consistency matter far more than chasing a number on the scale. They also discuss the emotional side of body image after divorce, the importance of understanding your "why," and practical ways to build lifelong habits that support both physical and emotional well-being. Whether you're navigating divorce, entering a new stage of life, or simply looking for a healthier relationship with food and your body, this conversation offers practical insights and plenty of encouragement.In This Episode:• Why restrictive diets often fail in the long run• The chronic dieting cycle and how to break free • Understanding protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats• Why building muscle becomes increasingly important as we age• The emotional connection between self-worth and body image• How to create healthy habits that actually lastAbout the Guest:Christi Kelsey is a certified transformational macro and nutrition coach and founder of Christi Counts Macros. After years of health struggles and two cancer diagnoses, she learned to stop chasing a smaller body and instead build the strong, resilient one she wanted for her future. Along the way, she made peace with her body and discovered how to truly love it. Now, she helps women over 40 do the same—rebuilding their metabolism, reaching their fat loss goals, and finding confidence that lasts a lifetime.For Christi’s gift: https://christicountsmacros.com/homeTo connect:Website: https://christicountsmacros.com/homeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christicountsmacros/About the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi’s gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinder/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.