Why we give up

When we start a new diet, we're motivated. We've seen how effective this diet is - for example our friend Jane did amazingly well on it. And so we believe that we'll do just as well. It happens all the time - doesn't it? That we start a diet, initially we get some good results, and then WHAM! We step on the scale one day & we don't lose weight - or worse, we gain. We think to ourselves, "Why are we doing this?" "This is so much work & we're not even getting results!" "It's not working. We should just give up." The thing is, that we KNOW that our results (losing weight) is because of what we're doing (eating healthier or exercising, or a combination of both) and that returning to our previous habits are going to result in our previous weight. We know that if we stay consistent, that we'll get the results we desire. So, why do we give up? In this episode of the Done with Dieting Podcast, I will teach you about thought errors, how our brain lies to us, and what to do so that we stay consistent, don't give up on what we truly want, and build the discipline and self-trust that we desire  Get full show notes and more information here: http://elizabethsherman.com/podcast/5Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.