Drop It: Weight Loss, Wellness, Wisdom

#083 - My Mom Tried Every Diet - Here’s What Finally Worked (Week 10)

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For 40 years, my mom tried everything to lose weight.She counted, restricted, tracked, and restarted hundreds of times.But nothing ever stuck.Until now.
In this episode of Drop It, I sit down with my mom to reflect on 10 weeks of real coaching using the Common Sense Diet System—the same system that helped me lose 110 pounds and keep it off.
We cover:✅ How she went from daily cravings and emotional eating… to more peace with food✅ Why this is the first time ever she’s not hungry, obsessed, or feeling deprived✅ How her blood pressure is now normal (first time in years)✅ Why coaching—not more willpower—was the thing that finally saved her life✅ The emotional shifts she made that changed everything
This isn’t a success story. It’s a freedom story.
If you’ve ever felt like nothing works for you, this episode is proof that it’s never too late—and that real change is possible when you stop dieting and start healing.

#082 - Ex-Fat Guy Answers Internet's Most Popular Questions

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After losing 110 pounds and keeping it off for good, I’ve seen the patterns.The same questions.The same struggles.The same traps that keep people stuck.
In this episode of Drop It, I answer the most common weight loss questions I’ve been asked over and over—through the lens of someone who’s actually been fat and figured out how to keep it off without obsession, restriction, or rebounding.
We cover:✅ “Why do I keep quitting?”✅ “Why can’t I keep the weight off?”✅ “What’s the best diet for permanent weight loss?”✅ “How do I stop binging?”✅ And a lot more.
This episode is raw, real, and packed with the truth most weight loss gurus won’t tell you—because they’ve never lived it.

#081 - Why Most Weight Loss Advice Is Total BS

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You’ve probably heard it all:
“Calories in, calories out.”“Just eat less and move more.”“Track everything.”“Discipline over everything.”
But here’s the truth—most popular weight loss advice is exactly what’s keeping you stuck.
In this episode of Drop It, I break down 18 of the most common weight loss myths and outdated strategies that sound smart… but actually sabotage long-term success.
We cover:✅ Why “eat less, move more” is oversimplified and unhelpful✅ How traditional dieting ignores sustainability, mindset, and food behaviors✅ The toxic mental patterns baked into most diet culture advice✅ Why behavior change—not just calorie counting—is the real key✅ How to spot bad advice (even when it’s popular) and choose what actually works
If you’re stuck in the cycle of starting over, falling off, and wondering what’s wrong with you—this is your wake-up call. The problem isn’t you. It’s the approach.

#080 - "I know how to lose weight, I just don't know how to keep it off..."

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Losing weight isn’t the hard part. Keeping it off is.
If you’ve ever hit your goal and thought, “Now what?”... this episode is for you.In this episode of Drop It, I walk you through 18 powerful questions to help you bridge the gap between who you are now… and who you need to become to make the weight stay off for good.
This is about identity.It’s about stepping into your healthiest self before the scale says you’ve arrived—so you’re not scrambling to figure it out when you get there.
We cover:✅ The mindset trap of “goal weight = success” and how it keeps people stuck✅ Why most people regain the weight—and how to stop that cycle✅ How to embody the habits, thoughts, and energy of your future self today✅ Why bringing your goal into the present moment removes pressure from the scale✅ A step-by-step identity alignment exercise to make sustainable weight loss automatic
If you’re tired of starting over, this episode will help you stop chasing the result and start becoming the person who lives it.

#079 - How I stopped eating my feelings.

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I used to cope with everything by eating.Stress? Food.Fear? Food.Loneliness, shame, boredom? Always food.
But that’s not who I am anymore. In this episode of Drop It, I walk you through exactly how I stopped emotionally eating—not just managing the tendency, but actually letting it go.
I share:✅ The key shift that helped me stop numbing myself with food✅ Why “just having willpower” isn’t the solution for emotional eating✅ The exact steps I take to feel my feelings instead of feeding them✅ Two near-death experiences that triggered deep emotional waves—and how I handled them without food✅ How to stop seeing food as comfort and start trusting yourself to sit in discomfort
You don’t need to “cope better.”You need to stop running from the emotion underneath the binge.And that starts with giving yourself permission to feel.

#078 - My Fat Mind vs. My Healthy Mind (110 lbs Later)

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This is the most important episode I’ve ever recorded.Because losing weight isn’t just about changing your body—it’s about changing your mind.
In this episode of Drop It, I take you deep into the actual mindset shift that helped me lose 110 pounds and keep it off. I compare what I used to believe at 274 lbs… to how I think now at 164.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ How I used to think about calories, macros, and “eating clean”✅ The difference in how I see the mirror, the scale, and my self-worth✅ Why I used to think I had to diet myself to weight loss—and why that never worked✅ From “I just need to lose it fast” to “The way I lose it determines whether I keep it off”✅ The truth about alcohol, fitness, coaching, loose skin, sex, and more✅ How I moved from all-or-nothing thinking to real self-respect and long-term peace
This is the mindset episode.If you want to think like a healthy person—not just eat like one—this is your blueprint.

#077 - Anxiety & Obesity Feed Each Other (coaching my mom)

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Anxiety and obesity don’t just coexist—they feed each other.And for my mom, that pattern started in childhood.
In this episode of Drop It, we dive into the emotional root system behind her weight—specifically, how lifelong anxiety shaped her relationship with food… and how she’s finally starting to break free.
We cover:
✅ How anxiety in childhood can fuel food obsession, control issues, and weight gain✅ The emotional cycle of eating to soothe anxiety—then feeling worse after✅ Why healing anxiety is key to healing your relationship with food✅ The power of aligned action and the small steps we’re taking to create calm and confidence✅ Why anxiety isn’t a life sentence—and how to stop using food to numb it
If you’ve ever felt trapped in a loop of stress, emotional eating, and starting over, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening—and how to take your power back.

#076 - 32 lbs in 17 weeks without suffering...

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Lakmini tried everything—15 programs, countless restarts, and years of frustration.Then she found the Common Sense Diet System—and everything changed.
In just 17 weeks, Lakmini has lost 32 pounds, but more importantly… she finally feels free.
Free from obsession.Free from perfectionism.Free from the all-or-nothing trap.
In this episode of Drop It, I sit down with Lakmini to unpack her story and the real shifts that made this time different.
We dive into:✅ What finally clicked after 15 failed programs✅ How she let go of food obsession and perfectionism✅ Why this was the first time she didn’t feel like she had to suffer to lose weight✅ How her mindset, confidence, and relationship with food have transformed✅ The moment she knew this was her last Day 1
This isn’t just a success story—it’s a blueprint for sustainable change. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting over, chasing the scale, and feeling like nothing ever works… Lakmini’s story will show you what’s possible.

#075 - Fixing my mom's relationship with food (she lost HOW MUCH?)

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Two weeks in, and my mom’s feeling it.After a big drop in Week 1, the scale didn’t move as much in Week 2—and it hit her hard.
In this episode of Drop It, we dig into what happens when the honeymoon phase of weight loss wears off and the real work begins. We cover:
How to handle disappointment when the scale doesn’t move as fast as you want
Why scale fluctuations are normal—and how to stay focused on the bigger picture
The emotional rollercoaster of Week 2 and how to work through discouragement
Step-by-step strategies to take back control from food and build a healthier relationship with it
Why mindset is everything—and how my mom is learning to stay the course
If you’re struggling to stay motivated when the scale doesn’t reflect your efforts, this episode will give you the tools to push through without giving up.

#074 - From candy obsession to ZERO cravings (my mom's first week)

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It’s been one week since my mom started the Common Sense Diet System, and for the first time in her life, she’s experiencing zero cravings.
No obsession over food. No constant urge to snack. Just peace.
In this episode of Drop It, I take you inside my second coaching call with my mom, where we dive into:
How she conquered cravings in just one week
The massive scale drop she saw in Week 1 and how we’re setting realistic expectations for the weeks ahead
A powerful visualization exercise to help her connect to her WHY—and the life she’s working toward
How mindset, motivation, and clarity are transforming her relationship with food
Why breaking free from cravings isn’t just about willpower—it’s about getting clear on what you really want
This isn’t just about losing weight. It’s about finally feeling free from food noise, cravings, and self-sabotage.
If you’re tired of obsessing over food, struggling to stay consistent, or feeling disconnected from your WHY, this episode will hit hard.