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Fat Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Choice You Keep Making

Author
Jonathan Ressler
Published
Wed 23 Jul 2025
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Ever caught yourself saying "I feel fat today"? That single phrase might be sabotaging your entire weight loss journey. In this no-holds-barred episode, we rip the emotional band-aid off this common statement and expose the dangerous language trap that's keeping you stuck.

Fat isn't a feeling—it's the result of small, repeated choices that stack up over time. When you say you "feel fat," you're disconnecting from the behaviors that got you there, masking real emotions, and stripping yourself of the power to respond effectively. This episode breaks down why the words you use create the lens through which you view your body and your capacity for change.

We dive deep into the difference between cause and effect in weight gain, revealing how skipping sleep, stress eating, and making convenient choices aren't just habits—they're the actual root causes of what you're experiencing. The hard truth? If you chose your way into the weight you're carrying, you can choose your way out of it too. That's not judgment—that's power.

Perhaps most importantly, we tackle the critical difference between accountability and shame. Most people confuse the two, but they're complete opposites. Shame keeps you small and stuck; accountability gives you the power to pivot. People who succeed at long-term weight loss don't have more willpower or perfect lives—they simply have stronger "bounce back" skills. They mess up and move on without the drama.

You'll walk away with practical tools to break the language loop, including the powerful "reset question" that can pull you out of excuses and back into action: What would the next best version of me do in this moment? Because sustainable weight loss isn't about perfect days—it's about getting back on track faster every time you slip up.

Ready to stop feeling fat and start getting real about your choices? This episode might sting a little, but that's how growth feels before it pays off.

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