Words to Lose by

Short episode alert!It’s pretty straightforward. High calorie food is simply too high calorie to fit into a balanced diet in anything other than a small quantity. Sometimes we want to have our cake and eat it too, and endeavour to burn off thousands of extra calories so we can binge on junk.A healthy diet will treat your body so much better. When your diet is whole and natural, there’s nothing to [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretAdes Lofi - OhmaigahLAKEY INSPIRED - Blue BoiLangston - Pure Gold

You might be convinced it’s impossible to lose weight. You feel like you’ve tried everything, but nothing changes. Having spent 10 years at double the healthy weight of someone my height, I understand why you might feel that way. I felt so stuck in the cycle of overeating and weight gain. Any effort to fight against it seemed futile.Thinking about doing all the work at once can be so daunting you’re reluctant to even try. But chopping it up into smaller challenges makes it far more achievable. Don’t make one all-encompassing effort, make a bunch of little ones. There are small, possible steps that you can take today that will eventually lead to the impossible. [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretMoochi – AmnesiaLukrembo – Castle@vladgluschenkomusic – PeaceTomppabeats – Far AwayCamel Club – Second ChancesChillpeach - Baguette

I can see why people think this, particularly if they themselves have never been overweight. As someone who’s been through it I understand how we can wind up with weight problems against our will. That’s not that part that we choose. Changing is.You can choose to change your life in an instant. Believe you’re capable and make your choice. Enough good choices lead to enormous changes, and your entire life could transform before your [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicPop Culture – Kingdom of OneLate Night – Midnight ThoughtsVibes – My Heart is TrueHicks & Langston – The Melody of YouPop Culture & Moonboy – CapybaraJujutsu Kaisen – Purple HollowUnfeel – Giving HopeUnfeel – All OutUnfeel – FashionPopoi – Dorila y Mello

It would be lovely if there were magical solutions to our problems. Sadly, that’s beyond the realm of possibility. What is possible though, is starting the work. It might not feel like that’s the case, but I assure you it is. You have to believe you’re capable. That’s going to catapult your progress.If all you ever do is wish to be at the finish line, just know that in reality you’ll never get there if you don’t start moving. Every step gets you closer, and a little more of the work will be complete. Before long, your wishes can come true. But only if you work for [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretMassobeats – LavenderMoon Ghetto & Pevanni – Backseat BluesLakey Inspired – The ProcessMassobeats - CloudyPop Culture – Kingdom of OneDust Diggers – Get CloseFlwrz - Reunited

Losing weight can be a battle, but having a plan can shield you from the hardest blows. Personally, I succumb to my urges to overeat the quickest when I haven’t planned a healthy meal. I feel intimidated by all the gym equipment when I walk in without a clue where to start.Preparing ahead of time helps me get through cravings and temptations. It’s obviously okay to splurge once in a while, but doing it on a regular basis will only upend your progress. Get out ahead of it, and it will feel less of a battle. I can all but guarantee [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretLate Night – Midnight ThoughtsLate Night – Find Your LoveHicks & Langston – The Melody Of YouKyu – Some Days In AugustARISU, Hicks & Moonboy – Out Of ReachTokyo Music Walker – AfterglowTama – Starlit PathKyu – Inner Peace

A common pitfall in weight loss is to get side tracked by your goal weight. I would stand on the scale every day and do the mental maths to see how far away I was from success.If I could go back now, I’d do things differently. Instead of counting every pound I had left to lose, I could have focused on my behaviour. I should have nurtured my new habits and celebrated them. That would have been much better than beating myself up with an arbitrary number on the scale.Notice your habits, assess how much they’re serving you and adjust them accordingly. You’ll find much more success that way than obsessing over being a particular [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretDust Diggers - Purple HollowLangston & Dust Diggers - Make it RainNobel & Toti Cisneros- Say You Love itSheath & Hotpotatoes - Mocha MorningPop Culture & Moonboy - Yeah YeahHicks, Tama & Dust Diggers - Sweet SpotMoonboy & Langston - New YorkFlwrz, Hicks & ARISU - EchoesTama, Hicks & Pop Culture - My Heart is TrueARISU, Langston & Moonboy - Find Your Love

Losing weight the natural way is a struggle. But in that fight, you get stronger. You change. You end up a new person. You emerge from the battle ready to face the rest of your life. There are “easier” paths to weight loss now that GLP-1 injections are widely available. The problem is, the only thing they do is reduce your appetite. I know what you might be thinking. Only? That’s the answer to my problem!You may well think that, but removing your appetite artificially doesn’t treat the deeper problems. We usually overeat for a reason, whether it’s an attempt at emotional self-regulation or simply out of habit. Whatever it is, the injections can’t fix that. That’s down to you. And if you never develop better habits, you’ll be thrown into chaos when you eventually come off the medication.Here’s a great video all about GLP-1 injections called ‘I’m a Pathologist: The "Biological Cost" of Ozempic and Mounjaro’ - https://www.youtube.com/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretSuper Lofi World – Super MarioSuper Lofi World - AnimeSuper Lofi World - MinatoSuper Lofi World - SpeedrunSuper Lofi World - GamingSuper Lofi World – One PieceSuper Lofi World – Sad DaysSuper Lofi World - Sunset

This is yet another piece of toxic diet culture that I think has the potential to do more harm than good. I’ve relied on it myself for far too long. It sends the message to my body loud and clear that I dislike it so much that I want it to cry. We shouldn’t be punishing ourselves. Self-love is our salvation. Don’t try and make any of yourself cry, even the parts you wish you could part with. Your body is yours, and in the long run you want to treat is as best you can to stay happy and healthy long into later [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretTama – Morning BrewHicks – Havana NightsTama & Moonboy – A Final CocktailHicks – Cozy DaysMoonboy – SecondsHicks – Vintage MelodiesMoonboy – Romantic ComedyHicks – PostcardsTama – Frog PrinceHicks – Happy DragonLangston – DowntownHicks – First FloorMoonboy – Spicy TakoyakiHicks – AccelerateHicks – Homework JazzOxinym – OceanHicks – NapoleonTama – Coffee & CigarettesHicks – Station SquareMoonboy – Night OwlTama - Soulful KeysHicks – Blues InnTama – Pineapple Express

You can ask yourself this question every time you make a food decision. You might want the snack, but you might well want to lose weight more. It's up to you to decide. If you’re in the habit of throwing caution to the wind because you’re having a craving, take a minute to pause and ask yourself this question. There are two paths before you. One might feel comfortable and familiar, but the other leads to your goal weight. What do you want [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretDHUPA – What do you want?Mise – Can’t Shake YouMidsummer - LighterMatmcquiree – BlissZane Alexander – GalaxyMassobeats – LavenderThe Deli – 5:32 PMLofiru – Imperfect

Yes, it’s cliché. But the fact that diet is the most important factor in weight loss can never be repeated enough.So many of us eat too many calories to stay at a healthy weight. This is a very recent problem, and it’s coming from the smorgasbord of high-octane processed food options at our fingertips. We can escape it by shifting to clean, whole food. We need to give our bodies the fuel it needs to keep going and get stronger.Whether you want abs, or just want to lose weight and keep it off, the steps are exactly the same. Keep an eye on your calorie intake. If you’re in deficit, burning more calories than you’re eating, you will lose weight. It’s up to you to find where your body feels [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretFlwrz & Langston - Love GrowsTim Diedrich – Lily PondAesthetic Lofi – ImperfectLakey Inspired – Blue BoiGhostrifter – Lost In ThoughtTomppabeats – Far Away

You might think once you get to your goal weight, you’ll be able to become a whole new person. Why wait? In fact, shifting how you view yourself can both create new habits and prevent you from limiting yourself based on your perception of who you are.If you see yourself as a loser who can’t shift a pound to save your life, that could become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead, see yourself as a fit girl. Or whatever identity you want to have. You might not be a girl. Do what that person would do, and you will become that person. Don’t focus on the journey ahead, but the person you’ll get to enjoy being once you make it.Special thanks to Carl Radley for sharing his wisdom.Listen to the Weight Loss Warrior Podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/show/4I19ZZOphHs279w0rfUP1W?si=318d2d2ea7b34ad4https://www.weightlosswarriorpodcast.com/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretHicks, ARISU & Moonboy – Copo na AreiaPicture Talk & Jason Masoud – MojitoUnfeel – FashionAdes Lofi – OhamigahLMSTUDIO – Breeze BeatsTama – CloudsDust Diggers – One More Time

Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz gives such fantastic advice on writing comedy that it’s applicable to other areas of life. This line was about not scrapping your material if you start to doubt it. Don’t chuck it all away, give it a minute.This has been invaluable advice to me. I had an awful habit of meeting an obstacle and immediately wanting to give up, both with my comedy writing and my weight loss. We don’t have to throw away our progress. Take some time to look at the big picture before anything goes in the bin. Success is not giving in when you feel like quitting. Even if it’s just for another minute.Listen to the whole Mitch Hurtwitz interview here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tlhULCgUmhqIWpzSHuAoO?si=E-JC8b0qRFmdQfhqZV8Ftwwordstolosebypod@gmail.com@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretHicks & Langston – The Melody of YouMoonboy, Pop Culture & Tama – Cozy AutumnUnfeel – All OutGhostrifter – Lost In ThoughtBroke in Summer – It’s Been a WhileThomas Gresen – Fine SeedsKaizanBlu – 4AM

I concede, it’s not all in the mind. But so much of being in shape is mental, some say as high as 90%. Even if you feel like you have no fitness, you are still the owner of a human brain. The foundations are already there. You won’t believe how much mental strength it’s possible to build, and how far it can take you.Here's a link to some simple breathing exercises - www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiUnFJ8P4gMTry Holly Dolke’s workout here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyTR2EjTAXU&[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretMoonboy – Sweet LemonadeTama – Roller GirlDust Diggers, Tama & Flwrz – Forgotten OrchardTama & Dust Diggers – Mixed FeelingsKYU & Hicks – Afternoon TeaTama – CoffeeFlwrz – Captured MomentsKYU – Some Days in AugustARISU & Moonboy – FujiyoshidaFlwrz & Dust Diggers – The CoastLangston & Kayou – Hidden TearsKYU – Field TripDust Diggers – November ChillJ.Kobee & Gyûki - Cotton SkiesPop Culture & Moonboy – Capybara

I always imagined being able to afford a trainer to whip me into shape. I thought that would make it easier. But it doesn’t. Weight loss is hard, even with someone else there helping you. It’s you that has to do it. A trainer could move your arms and legs for you, but they’d be the one burning calories.Nobody can do it for you. You have to step up, take responsibility and get to work. That’s the only way to get it [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama – Springtime SecretFlwrz & Langston – Love GrowsLangston % Pop Culture – If You Need MeMoonboy, Pop Culture & Tama – Cozy AutumnARISU, Hicks and Moonboy – Out Of ReachProd. Riddman – Blue Skies AheadKaizan Blu – 4AM

Everybody knows I love a good debunk, so this week I’ve taken time to address some rumours I’ve heard about calories. The rumour in question came from AI, so maybe it’s my own fault for consorting with robots. Either way, let’s get to the bottom of it.Does 3,500 calories add up to a pound? Listen and find [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicAdes Lofi - OhamigahLukrembo – CastleBroke in Summer – It’s Been a WhileARISU – Geisha StoryLangston – Spring AgainMoonboy – I Think I Like YouPop Culture – Pac Man

We have high expectations of ourselves. We’ve been programmed to believe we need to get up and give 100% every day if we want to succeed. But that’s not how nature works. Nothing on Earth gives everything it can every single day. Plants drop their leaves and go dormant. Trees don’t bear fruit all year. Some animals can’t reproduce outside a limited breeding season.You don’t have to submit yourself 100%, and you definitely don’t have to feel guilty for not doing it. Life is challenging enough without all the extra rubbish they put us through now we’re in the modern era. It’s all about getting through the bad weather, and making the most of when your season [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTAMA - Springtime SecretARISU - Roppongi HillsAnton Khoryukov – The SeaLAKEY INSPIRED – MonroeLangston & ARISU – April ShowersProleteR – April ShowersA l e x – Sleep Next To MeKaizanBlu – DaydreamLofiflow – StrawberryHicks – Move Mountains

This is not to be taken literally, I am not commanding you to run. But think about it. We’ve all seen the people in our lives get older. Those that have taken good care of themselves seem to do better in their later years.I was confronted by this phrase when I was still morbidly obese, and it really made me think. I was already struggling to walk. Keeping my mobility late into life wasn’t guaranteed. It never is, to be honest. But if we eat right and do a bit of regular exercise, the chances of upping the quality of our twilight years skyrockets. We can invest in our futures today, and change the course we’re on later down the [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicTama - Springtime SecretUnfeel - Chill Dreamy LoungeTokyo Music Walker - AfterglowUnfeel – Chill Dreamy RelaxGhostrifter – Lost In ThoughtThomas Gresen – Fine SeedsInfraction – TravelBroke In Summer – It’s Been A WhileVlad Gluschenko – PeaceUnfeel – FashionAdes Lofi - Ohamigah

I initially planned to make this an opposite day edition. On the face of it, it’s useless advice. If you feel lost and have given up hope, how is being told to ‘just do it’ going to help?The thing is, we can just do it. We can decide to make a change, then take action. The only thing that can hold you back from that is what you believe.If you’ve convinced yourself you can’t do it you’re already pointed in the wrong direction. You can do it. And if you start to believe that, that will allow you to get going.See the art comic I mentioned here -https://imgur.com/a/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Langston – Pure GoldAERØHEAD – FragmentsLMStudio – Golden HourPop Culture – Cinnamon RollsMoonboy – I Think I Like YouSqueeda & No Spirit – Summer EyesN.ud – PerfumeLee - Dreaming

One of the biggest battles in life can be reminding ourselves we still have time to accomplish our goals. It’s plagued me almost as long as I can remember.That in itself can be enough to make me want to dive headfirst into a pile of junk food. But the clock isn’t running out. You probably have much more time than you realise.Find my inspirational phone wallpaper here: https://imgur.com/a/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Ades Lofi – OhamigahTakeo – Snow DayMassobeats – LavenderLAKEY INSPIRED – Me 2LoewFii - More LoveMidsummer – LighterKyu – Inner PeaceTama - Taiyaki

It’s hard to build your dream body by accident. It’s actually quite hard to do it on purpose, too. If that’s what you want, the only way to get there is with a killer mentality. Work out hard, eat right and in time your body can be whatever you want to make it. Just don’t shy away from the hard work, or the results you want will shy away from you.Here’s the original image I found 10+ years ago on Tumblr - https://shorturl.at/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Energetic – InfractionVyra – Defense MatrixKupra – MagicalDiamond Ortiz – I Did ThatCxdy – AquariusShip Wrek & Zookeepers – ArkMoochi – AmnesiaD H U P A – What Do You Want?

If you’re struggling, don’t despair. Losing weight is a difficult endeavour, but keeping up the fight makes you better at it. The more you struggle, the stronger you can become. The harder you work now, the easier life will be down the line once you’ve developed the skills you need to get [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)LAKEY INSPIRED - MonroeMoonboy - ButterTama - Starlit PathFlwrz - I Need YouTama –-CloudsKyu - AfterburnHicks - Milk

Have you ever given up an opportunity because you were worried it would take too long to complete? I certainly have, on multiple occasions. I reckon that's a mistake.I did the same with losing weight. I knew it wouldn't happen right away, but I didn't want to wait to get to the finish line. That ended up stalling me completely.It wasn't until I realised that time marches on regardless of what we do, that I was able to use that time to get healthy. The next year's going to pass no matter what, and I'd rather use that time working towards my goal than letting them fall to the [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell (Feat. Shiloh) - I'm Sorry Tibeauthetraveler & So.Lo - GoodnightSaint Rumi, Erwin Do & Paxkalito - Love BloomsPop Culture & Tama - Midnight PromisesOrnithology x Enluv - CatnapMoonboy - CandyLMSTUDIO - Hidden Alleyway

We’re both the victim and the perpetrator here. We tell ourselves terrible, degrading things. Our bodies get the message loud and clear. The solution is to tell your body nice things. Tell it you love it, that you’re grateful for all the things it does for you, and that you want to take care of it. The body is keeping score, so it’s down to us to make sure the result goes in our [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Chillpeach – GameplayARISU – Roppongi HillsBrady Jennings – ShanghaiChillpeach – BaguetteDHUPA – What Do You Want?Chillpeach – Dreamy ModeCamel Club – Girl Like YouLangston - Home

You can’t blame yourself for doing something wrong before you knew how to do it. But once you do know, you have the opportunity to do better than before. Knowledge is power, and if you yield that power right, you’ll get to your goals. Keep learning and you’ll continue to do better and better.As promised, here are some links. Check out the YouTubers I recommended, and please hold back your excitement over my blog post I mentioned about animal behaviour. I expect to see a surge in the already sky-high traffic.Mega-cool animal blog post - https://shorturl.at/jXE63Natacha Océane - https://shorturl.at/jqTxxJeff Nippard - https://shorturl.at/9pQpPCheck out fantastic weight loss advice on Reddit’s LoseIt page - reddit.com/r/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Matmcguire – BlissMassobeats - LavenderARISU – Onsen NightZane Alexander – GalaxyMoonboy – I Think I Like youFlwrz – ReunitedChillpeach – MugsSqueeda & No Spirit – Summer Eyes

Submit your own questions to @wordstoloseby on Instagram or email [email protected] – Pure GoldLMSTUDIO – Golden HourARISU – Onsen NightDust Diggers – Soul GardenFlwrz – Love Letters

This is some serious Dad wisdom. Literally. These are the words my Dad said to me over and over again as I was growing up. He didn’t want me to let myself off too easy, especially when I was in control of the outcome of the situation.Forgiving yourself for your mistakes is one thing, but outright lying to yourself isn’t a good thing. True repentance involves coming to terms with your mistake, then taking action to make things right.Talk is cheap, especially when it’s not true. You can lie to yourself until you’re blue in the face, but nothing’s going to change. Being honest with yourself and owning up to your actions is the only thing that will help you make that [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Wave Cutter Sounds – Cat Cheek SquishHicks – Kakariko VillageHakuuro & Talking To Birds – HopscotchPop Culture – Cinnamon RollsDust Diggers – One More TimePop Culture – Pac ManMoonboy – Faint Memories

Just a friendly warning that it isn’t just sadness that can knock you off course. Emotional highs can be just as disruptive to our progress as lows and I want you all to be prepared for that.Here’s the link to the article where you can work out your maximum calorie deficit: https://shorturl.at/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicAdes Lofi - OhmaigahAEROHEAD – FragmentsCamel Club – Second ChancesParadise Pulse & Rato – Train Station

Just because something isn’t complicated, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to achieve. Weight loss, on the face of it, is very simple. But it’s still hard.Don’t beat yourself up for finding it hard, you’re not alone. It takes time, dedication and consistency to change your life. But as they say, nothing good comes [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. ShilohLMSTUDIO – Addicted To UsSaint Rumi, Erwin Do & Paxkalito – Love BloomsLMSTUDIO – Cotton Candy SkiesDust Diggers – Almost SummerLMSTUDIO – Golden HourHicks, ARISU & Moonboy – Copo Na AreiLMSTUDIO – Hidden AlleywayStraizo – Laid BackLMSTUDIO – Breeze BeatsMassobeats - Lotus

It all comes down to calories, and making excuses will get you nowhere. If you’re overeating consistently and it’s impacting you negatively, ask yourself why you haven’t made a change.What excuse are you making to yourself to justify staying in your comfort zone? Have a think about whether or not you think it’s valid. You might change your [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)LoewFii – More LoveLee - RainDust Diggers – Get CloseTama – September FieldsChillpeach – LoadingLAKEY INSPIRED – Blue Boi Flwrz – 3AMMilo’s Lofi Studio – One Last Chill Before SummerLee – DreamingAERØHEAD - FragmentsSaib – Rainforest

A bit of biblical wisdom can go a long way. If we view our bodies as sacred and revere them like a glorious temple, we’ll look after ourselves better. Our bodies are so, so important and if we’re floundering in certain areas of life, taking better care of your temple might [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Ades Lofi – OhamigahARISU – Roppongi HillsTim Diedrich – Lily PondBlue – Lonely NightKudasaibeats – The Girl I Haven’t MetMatmcguiree – BlissCloudchord x G Mills – SunlitChillpeach – Dreamy ModeOrnithology x Enluv – CatnapMoonboy – CandyQlowdy – CloudsSimber & 7&nine – Sugar and SwingSpudb – Ocean Glow

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If you want to go somewhere new, you have to change direction. My old ways led me to morbid obesity, and I didn’t manage to turn the tide until I changed my approach.I developed new tastes, tactics and – most crucially – a new mindset to losing weight, and that was when it finally [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Pop Culture – In BloomTibeauthetraveler – WanderFool Parsley – Something BlueSimber & Tibeauthetraveler – Eternal SunchineSnoozegod & Tibeauthetraveler – Time ConsumingSnoozegod & Tibeauthetraveler – Waking Up EarlyTibeauthetraveler &Dyrean – On The RoadFlwrz & Kyu – No More LiesOrnithology X Enluv – CatnapHicks – Move MountainsCamel Club – Second ChancesLangston – Crush On YouTama – Springtime SecretARISU – Matcha Cake

If you're beating yourself up for dragging your heels on weight loss, I have great news for you. There is no such thing as going too slow. Progress is progress, and the only way to halt it is by giving up. Keep trying and you'll get there. It might take a while, but if you stop it'll take [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicI'm Sorry - Swell (Ft. Shiloh)Lofi Retro Girl - Medley

Do you have a burning question about losing weight? I’ve already been sent so many I’ve got enough to make whole episodes out of them. I was asked to give my thoughts on an interview with a doctor specialising in gut health. It was so interesting I wanted to share it with you all immediately.We’re full of microscopic bugs, and that’s a good thing. They help us out, and we can help them out by eating the right things.The magical ingredients are lots of different plants, regular intake of fermented foods and minimising your intake of sweets.It might sound unappealing, but the power of your gut microbiome. Besides, you really don’t want it to lose that power. A poor diet can lead to a lot of problems, and weight gain is the least of those concerns.Leave a question in the commentsEmail them in to [email protected] message @wordstoloseby on Instagram MusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Ades Lofi – OhamigahChillpeach -SourdoughDust Diggers – Get CloseN.ud - PerfumeMoonboy – I Think I Like YouAstrid – The Importance of Litter Box CleanlinessMat Mcguire – BlissARISU – Onsen NightHakone – RelaxSirius Beat – EscapeMidsummer – LighterZane Alexander - Galaxy

WARNING – This episode contains upsetting content. Not only that, but I went off-piste with this one. I usually research and write a script over a period of several days or weeks. This episode, however, was unscripted. There’s no amount of internet searching or typing in Microsoft Word that will make this message any better.Today could well be the day your life changes. You might currently speak to yourself negatively, binge eat or do something else that causes you harm. If so, you need to notice what’s happening and recognise it as self-destructive. Believe that today could be the day you stop doing that thing. It has to stop eventually, so it’s really only a matter of time. Why not today?Find the original Tumblr image of this phrase here - https://imgur.com/a/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Cloud Under – ImaginingBlue – Lonely NightKyu – ReflectionsMiddle Child – Miss YouFlwrz – Wish I Was BetterBlue – LazyTomppabeats - Summer Festival EpBrady Jennings - ShanghaiXander – CreationsKyu – Cloud GazingLumbreko - Memories

If this rings a bell, it’s because I nicked it from the hugely popular book by Paul McKenna Ph.D. ‘I Can Make You Thin’. I kind of hope you haven’t read it, because I go through it pretty much beat for beat.The whole idea is to listen to our body’s signals. Don’t override them and force yourself to abstain from food even if you’re stomach’s rumbling. And don’t eat mindlessly, or stuff yourself so full that it hurts. There’s a middle ground, and if we operate there we avoid the dangers of edging towards extremes.Read ‘I Can Make You Thin’ in its entirety for free here - https://shorturl.at/KcIb8As promised, here’s the study where toddlers were allowed to choose their own diet - https://shorturl.at/[email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Tama - Morning BrewHicks - Havana NightsTama & Moonboy - A Final CocktailHicks - Cozy DaysMoonboy - SecondsHicks - Vintage MelodiesMoonboy - Romantic ComedyHicks - PostcardsTama - Frog PrinceHicks - Happy DragonLangston – DowntownHicks – First FloorMoonboy – Spicy TakoyakiHicks – AccelerateHicks – Homework JazzOxinym – OceanHicks – NapoleonTama – Coffee & CigarettesHicks – Station SquareMoonboy – Night OwlTama - Soulful KeysHicks – Blues InnTama – Pineapple ExpressDust Diggers – Gatchapon KingHicks – Last CallTama – Feel So GoodHicks – Chocolate LoveARISU – Sakuma DropsHicks – Pumpkin

Demanding perfection from yourself isn’t always the best way to get through life. When nothing but the very best will do, then basically nothing will do. Because we have invented the idea of perfection, and we each have our own definition.If we put more value in progress, we start winning all the time. Getting less out of breath, forgetting to have an afternoon snack or even just treating yourself with more kindness. None of us will ever be perfect, but looking at how much we can improve can help us get that bit [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Blue – Never MindFlwrz – Love LettersKyu – PromisesChillpeach - Dreamy ModeKyu – Long Way HomeFlwrz - 3AMPop Culture – Kingdom of OneTomppabeats – Far AwayKyu – RemembranceXander - Peaceful

Going hungry or starving yourself is not the answer to safe, sustainable weight loss. Changing your attitude to food is. Fill yourself up with natural goodness and there’ll be no room for the junk. Find whole, fresh recipes that make your mouth water. You can eat three enormous meals a day plus several snacks as long as you choose the right ingredients. A cookie has a lot of calories, but it won’t fill you up. A big bowl of fruit will satisfy your hunger, plus it’ll deliver a boost of vitamins and minerals your body needs to function right. On top of that, you’ll be avoiding highly-processed foods. It’s a classic win-win-win-win situation, because the best news of all is that eating majority healthy food will help you lose weight too. Eating heartily all the [email protected]@wordstoloseby MusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Dust Diggers - DownPurrrple Cat – RememberLAKEY INSPIRED – Blue BoiMoonboy – FeathersLangston – Dear AugustAdes Lofi - OhmaigahChillpeach - BaguetteOatmello – Ocean SunsetAEROHEAD – LeavingLukrembo – ButterMoonboy – CandyDust Diggers – At First SightLangston – TenderlyLangston – Pure GoldElijah Who – Sad and Boujee

We have all heard this phrase, there’s no doubt about that. But it’s not true in almost any sense. No fat we gain is going to cling to us forever, there’s always time to turn things around.The only sense in which this is true is that our food decisions day to day do largely determineour body composition and weight. It’s not about never overeating. It’s about limiting our splurges to special occasions that we can look back on with fondness rather than [email protected]@wordstoloseby MusicPop Culture – Kingdom of OneDust Diggers – At First SightMoonboy – Pocky SticksTim Diedrich – Lily PondLee - I Need a GirlLangston – Small StepsDust Diggers – Soul GardenLangston - Last School DayMoon Ghetto &cPevanni – Backseat BluesMassobeats – CloudyAEROHEAD – LeavingSpudb – Ocean GlowChillpeach – FrogPyrosion – A Day in Paris

Not having enough faith in yourself can be so damaging. We can get trapped in a negative thought spiral which, left uninterrupted, can mutate into a belief.Rather satisfyingly, however, it works both ways. If you believe you are capable of something (that abides by the laws of physics), it's all the easier to achieve. If I hadn't believed I could make it to the finish line, I'd still be morbidly obese.You can believe your way to achievement, and with a little hard work and consistency, those achievements will amaze even you.Read all about the Danish porpoise place here:https://www.adolphinpod.com/blog/5665h6343ktb9fe3q9308j63zc392k Learn about mirror self-recognition in bottlenose dolphins here:https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.101086398 [email protected]@wordstoloseby MusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Moonboy – Honey Filled SkiesLukrembo – RoseTama – Watermelon SugarParadise Pulse & Rato – Train StationSimber & 7&nine – Sugar & SwingAcco – Small BitesPurrrple Cat – With YouLukrembo – LampLangston – Pure GoldLukrembo – SpaceshipPurrrple Cat – AuroraElijah Who – Sad and BoujeeKudasaibeats – The Girl I Haven’t Met YetCody G – Ukulele and Chill

Sitting around in front of the TV eating snacks might feel easy. But if it's a habit you can't break out of, it'll most likely be making your life harder. I know my life was monstrously difficult when I was morbidly obese.Eating healthy is hard. So is getting fit. But being very overweight is equally as challenging. In fact, maybe even more so. Because eating right and exercising get easier the more you do them. Gaining weight will have the opposite effect. It's up to you. Do you choose the hard of a healthy diet and regular exercise? Or the hard of being too heavy to live the way you want to. Choose your [email protected]@wordstolosebyMusicSwell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh)Artificial Music - And So It BeginsAlex Productions - FashionTokyo Music Walker - Way HomeLAKEY INSPIRED - OverjoyedMassobeats - BreezeOatmello - Ocean SunsetMassobeats - Jasmine TeaKyu - Poppy FieldLAKEY INSPIRED - By The PoolShip Wrek & Zookeepers - ArkCosyEra - Space AquariumMoonboy - Always There

It’s inevitable. Unavoidable. Getting off track is coming for you. Sooner or later, you’re going to throw caution to the wind and break your diet. Maybe you already have. But that’s not what we need to worry about. It’s going to happen, we’ve established that. The only thing that actually matters is how you react to losing your way. Do you stay lost in the wilderness? Or do you fight to make your way back? [email protected] @wordstoloseby   Music Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh) LAKEY INSPIRED – The Process Oak Studios – CMY AERØHEAD – Leaving LAKEY INSPIRED – Blue Boi Celestial Alignment – Precious Moments a l e x - Sleep Next to Me Koven – Never Have I Felt This Massobeats – Cloudy

They say if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. I'm fully on board with that, and I think it extends beyond the world of work. If you fall in love with the process of weight loss, it won't feel like work. It'll be a pleasure. I have fallen head over heels in love with the process of looking after myself. I adore avoiding junk food. I love cooking healthy meals. I'm excited to train in the gym. I didn't start out that way, though. It took time to develop such strong feelings, but you can do it too. You might not fall in love with my exact process, but you can craft your own. A routine designed around you, with your likes, loves, hates and habits in mind. Fall in love with that, and the results will come. No doubt about it. Check out the Darebee workouts I mentioned, there are so many (for FREE) https://darebee.com/filter#sort=position&sortdir=desc Here’s the one that made my upper body so sore I could barely lift my arms to scratch my face https://www.darebee.com/workouts/upper-body-workout.html   [email protected] @wordstoloseby   Music Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh) Lukrembo – Marshmallow Pufino - Feeling Good Chillpeach – Spoon Lukrembo - Bake a pie   Spudb – Ocean Glow Pufino - Coffee Time  Lukrembo - Bored Pufino - Warm Place Acco – Small Bites Lukrembo - Boba tea   Pufino - Chillout Lukrembo - Storybook   MetzMusic - Plant Pot Pufino - Chill Vibes Lukrembo - Pancake Kyu – Fairytale Ades Lofi - Ohamigah

Debunk #2 has arrived! Of course there are things that taste better than skinny feels, especially because being at a low weight can mess with your body, mind and overall wellbeing. You can eat a lot and still lose weight, and it doesn't all have to be wall to wall salads. Food is necessary for survival, and with such an incredible smorgasbord provided by nature, we are spoiled for choice. [email protected] @wordstoloseby   Music Pop Culture – Kingdom of One Massobeats - Gingersweet Massobeats - Lavender Massobeats - Hillside Massobeats - Honey Jam Massobeats - Breeze Massobeats - Midnight Massobeats - Chamomile Massobeats - Lush Massobeats - Bloom Massobeats - Aromatic Massobeats - Warmth Massobeats - Drizzle Massobeats - Gift Massobeats - Glisten Massobeats - Rose Water

If all we needed to succeed was a goal, we’d all be exactly where we want to be in life. But we aren’t. I’m not, there’s still so much I want to achieve. Goals alone aren’t enough, we need to create systems to get us over the line. I can’t give you the exact systems to implement, but this podcast can give you some good ideas on where to start. One such system is my calorie tracker spreadsheet, as promised here’s a blank copy you can download: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WPsz33CvsD94TeO8i4y0UxtNj2Qz501adMMJVweGwTk/edit?gid=0#gid=0   Follow @wordstoloseby for that vitamin and mineral guide Email [email protected] for any reason you can think of   Music Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh) Oxinym & HBeat – Rio Left Alone Oatmello – Ocean Sunset Moon Ghetto & Pevanni – Backstreet  Blues Massobeats – Magic Carousel LAKE INSPIRED – The Process Pold – Summer Vibe Oak Studios – CMY Chillpeach – One Thing Pop Culture – Kingdom of One Dust Diggers – Get Close Flwrz – Reunited Sirius Beat – Escape ARISU – Geisha Story N.ud – Perfume

Holidays and celebrations can be hard if you struggle with your weight. Luckily, you don’t have to starve yourself over the festive season. Actually, you shouldn’t ever starve yourself ever. You can go crazy at the dinner table if you want, or you can be more measured. It’s up to you, and it’s only a problem if you eat like it's Christmas every day. Even if you do, there’s still hope. I’ve been there, I’ve got you. It’s possible to change, even if you don’t believe that right now. Here’s Jeff Nippard’s video about refeeds and diet breaks (it’s great) - https://tinyurl.com/muy5fh97 [email protected] @wordstoloseby   Music Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh) Flwrz – Wish I Was Better Joakim Karud – Rainy Days N.ud – Perfume Moonboy – I Think I Like You Langston – Spring Again Tama – September Fields Lofiru – Imperfect AERØHEAD – Leaving DHUPA – What Do You Want Pyrosion – A Day in Paris Massobeats – Cloudy Xander – Leaves

It takes time to build a dream body, but you’ll never get construction underway unless you adjust your diet. Before I changed the way I ate, I couldn’t imagine being satisfied with a healthy diet. Now I’m at my goal weight I can’t believe I was satisfied with my unhealthy diet. It made me feel atrocious, and it caused my weight to skyrocket. It was only when I paid attention to my calorie intake that things started to change. My new healthy diet is satisfying in every imaginable way, and I can recommend a greatly reduced junk food intake to everybody on planet Earth. Sounds boring, I agree. But our ancestors didn’t have junk food. They survived without it, and I’m pretty sure there was no global obesity crisis back then. Let's leave it behind and focus on eating for a strong, fit, healthy body.   Follow @wordstoloseby for that vitamin and mineral guide Email [email protected] for any reason you can think of   Music Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh) LoewFii – Can’t Take My Eyes Off You Moonboy – I Think I Like You Flwrz – Strawberry Skies Chillpeach – Loading LoewFii – More Love Chillpeach – One Thing Oak Studios – CMY LAKEY INSPIRED – Me 2 Massobeats – Lavender Taeko – Snow Day The Deli - 5:32PM

Losing weight may seem daunting, but it's been done before. By me, for example. That's not supposed to be a brag, I want to inspire others to get healthy too. There's nothing stopping you from becoming whatever you want to be. At my biggest, all I wanted was to be slim. Now that I am, I know how possible it is for anybody who wants to do the same.

In the immortal words of Veruca Salt, I want it now. We’re desperate for results straight away, and it can be so discouraging when we don’t feel like we’re making any progress. It can be frustrating enough to make a person lose hope and give up on their dream. But if we aren’t putting in enough time, we’ll never see the changes we want. Keep going, and the results will come. That’s a guarantee.   [email protected] @wordstoloseby   Music Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh) Tama - Morning Brew Hicks - Havana Nights Tama & Moonboy - A Final Cocktail Hicks - Cozy Days Moonboy - Seconds Hicks - Vintage Melodies Moonboy - Romantic Comedy Hicks - Postcards Tama - Frog Prince Hicks - Happy Dragon Langston - Downtown

Whatever takes up the majority of your mental bandwidth is likely to influence your behaviour. If you’re obsessed with a certain musical artist, you’ll probably do things like listen to their albums, go to their concerts and defend them fiercely in online arguments. If you find yourself focusing on food, it’ll inevitably manifest in the behaviour of eating. Food is a necessary part of life, but junk food is not. Neither is dedicating all your mental energy to thinking about what to eat next. Instead we should put our focus on building healthy habits, and let our energy flow towards that goal. Follow @built.by.becky on Instagram and let the MASTER of home workouts inspire you. Here is the phone wallpaper I mentioned for anybody who want to give it a try https://imgur.com/a/Hnr6Jx3 [email protected] @wordstoloseby   Music Swell - I'm Sorry (Feat. Shiloh) Tama - Golden Days Flwrz – Late Summer Vibes Moon Ghetto x Pevanni – Backseat Blues Dust Diggers – Get Close Langston – Small Steps Tama – Life in Color UKDD & Hoffmeister – Desocupado Moonboy – Sweet Lemonade CXDY - Aquarius Langston – Keep Going Hicks – Last Call Dust Diggers – Manhattan Stories Tama – Netflix and Chill Oxinym &HBeat – Rio Left Alone Langston – My Universe Tama - Falling For You