You Lost the Weight... So Why Do You Feel the Same?

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Have you ever lost weight only to realize your mindset never caught up?In this episode, Ethan sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman to talk about the part of weight loss people rarely discuss: identity. They explore what happens after the scale changes, why maintaining weight loss can feel harder than losing it, and how old beliefs around food, restriction, carbs, and self-perception can stay long after physical transformation. Ethan also shares personal stories from years of dieting and what finally helped create lasting change.For more thoughts and updates from Ethan, sign up for his newsletter here:https://ethansuplee.substack.com/SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 Intro and choosing the real topic02:40 How Ethan made weight loss stick06:30 Why maintaining is harder than dieting14:20 Diet history and chasing quick fixes24:00 Rethinking food rules and calorie awareness30:20 Carb guilt and changing old beliefs36:30 The part of weight loss no one prepares you for39:20 Why identity does not change overnight46:00 Carrying old habits into a new body50:40 Action versus staying stuck in your head53:00 Final reflections and listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on June 22, 2026.

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Have you ever lost weight only to realize your mindset never caught up?In this episode, Ethan sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman to talk about the part of weight loss people rarely discuss: identity. They explore what happens after the scale changes,...

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