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If there is a common denominator with people who are timid about losing weight, it is that they don't trust anyone anymore. 

Whether that is themselves or the professional they are working with, or any other program or app that is presented to them. 

So they give up, they don't bother, because how can they all be right and yet I am still overweight?? 

Great question...

If you want to get an idea of how to trust yourself, and someone to work with, then take just 20 minutes and listen to this episode.  

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One of the most common things I hear when talking to people about trying to improve their weight and ultimately their health is " I just don't have enough willpower." 

This may or may not be true.  In this episode, we explore what willpower actually is...you may be surprised, and how to get the most out of it, refine it, and fuel your drive to achieve what you want. 

If you're struggling to stay committed, continue progressing, or even wavering about starting the weight loss journey again, then I think you'll enjoy this episode. 

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What is an Emotional Wall? 

If you imagine building a castle, with you at the center, an emotional wall are the walls you build around yourself to protect you from danger, but in actuality, they keep you stuck and you can't get out. 

If you want to lose weight and break down these walls, then this episode will help you figure out the most common emotional walls, how you break them down and finally achieve the goal of looser fitting clothes, better self image, ability to move and sleep, limited chronic disease, along with so many other positive benefits. 

Feel you want to go to the next step?  

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Have you ever thought, "Hey I am doing really well..but what will I do when I take that vacation, it's going to set me back!" 

Most people who are trying to lose weight almost dread taking a trip or going anywhere that takes them outside their routine. 

But does it have to set you back?  

In this episode, Dr. Josh gives you practical advice on how you can lose weight on your vacation! 

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Weight loss and weight management are about controlling your thoughts, understanding how your body works, and disconnecting your emotions from your physiology.  

We refer to this as the Pattern Interrupt Process, and it is a game-changer in the weight loss journey. 

Understanding this process helps your brain create new habits, break old patterns, and drive your motivation to succeed. 

It makes weight loss easy and predictable.  You don't want to miss this episode. 

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It isn't easy to lose weight, especially in our modern society, but it is always possible. The real challenge is maintaining the weight loss. Imagine how great things can be if you lose the weight and keep it off for good. 

Sound impossible...doesn't have to be...

Listen to this episode to discover how we coach people to make it happen. 

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What do you value in life? 

Have you thought about that? 

I bet you don't value what you think you value. So let's dissect that by looking at an example of my experience that led me to think a little deeper about value and how it relates to your health. 

This is an experience I had with a previous patient who spent $20,000 on a two-week vacation.  

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Do you think life should be easy?  

I am sure you want it to be. I mean, who doesn't? The truth is, life is a lot easier now than it was even 20 years ago. The problem we can face now is how to respond when life gets difficult, what to do when the weight isn't going down as fast as we like or when we hit a plateau and the weight won't budge.

Do we get frustrated? Depressed? Do we give up?

I sure hope not! This episode is about motivating you to keep going, and I share real-life examples from people who have influenced the world in their respective fields.  

Are you someone who has enough strength to change yourself??

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This sounds like a strange title. How can people be scared of losing weight? Well, they aren't actually scared of losing weight, but the process of losing weight makes people scared to look within themselves. 

In this episode, we discuss 3 major fears people have about the weight loss journey and other goals in life. 

Do you have these fears? How will you overcome them to succeed? 

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Do you want to finally change and do things the way you know you should? Do you finally have a strong enough drive to succeed? 

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Is it always about what you are eating?  

That is a very important component, but WHEN you eat can have just as much impact on your body as what you eat OR different hormones such as cortisol, estrogen and thyroid hormones.  

In this episode, we will examine the ideal time to eat food, especially if you want to lose and maintain weight. 

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Are there only 3? 

In truth, there are more, but from my experience working with many people, these three bad habits seem to create universal issues. 

If you are not getting to where you want to be, you probably need to take it to the next level.  The knowledge is out there, but do you know how to apply it, stay accountable, or stay consistent? 

Most people need that extra help, but once they get it...they finally succeed! 

Our last podcast episode in our "Hormone" series is estrogen and menopause.  So many women struggle with this issue of weight gain and menopause, and I agree it makes the process more difficult.  I understand completely. 

The great news is that menopause and estrogen loss do not overtake your body's metabolism and it is not a spiraling vortex into weight gain oblivion. 

If you keel these 5 fundamental laws of weight management, then you can lose weight, maintain and sustain throughout your life.  

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Have you been told your thyroid is why you can't lose weight?  

That can be frustrating, especially if, after taking the supplements for a poorly functioning thyroid, the weight still doesn't come off. 

So what gives? What does it take to get the body working for you? 

The thyroid has an influence, but it isn't in control.  You are.

In this episode, we will explain what that means and show you how you can navigate your life back to where you want it to be. 

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Are you stressed? 

Do you have higher cortisol levels, which is why you can't lose weight? 

What happens if I told you that is not the reason. 

In fact, there are many people who have high levels of cortisol, and they are not overweight at all.

So let's get to the bottom of this stress and overweight issue once and for all.   

When we look at healthcare we really need to understand what we have as opposed to what it should be.  Currently we don't have a typical healthcare model and because of that, we can improve and change. 

Weight management will work extremely well if we change the model and attitudes of the people who both deliver and participate in it. 

This podcast will show you a better way to access and use healthcare.  In fact, it may be the only true way for you to get what you need, when you need it. 

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There are 5 fundamental laws that you need to follow to lose weight.  These laws are the same for every person, of any age and gender.  There is nuance for sure, but if you follow these laws, you will succeed in losing weight.  

The 5 triggers will sabotage your desire to obey these laws.  So, which laws correlate with which triggers? 

How can you succeed in losing weight when these triggers are so prevalent in our everyday life? 

Join Dr. Josh as he describes the intimate and tricky relationship between the 5 Laws and the 5 triggers! 

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People believe that weight loss isn't just about will power.  Unfortunately, they would be wrong.  Every decision you make, including what food you put in your body, is up to you and only you.  So that decision comes down to what you want or what you really want in your life, which is based on your willpower. 

So let's make these decisions easier and help you get to where you want to be quicker and more easily.  

Learn the secrets about how to increase your willpower and make life's decisions that much easier. 

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Cancer is a ruthless and terrible disease which continues to become more and more prevalent, even in younger populations. What is the reason and the link? 

In this episode, we explore research into how cancer grows and whether there are things you can do to help stifle the growth or prevent it altogether. 

We also examine a healthcare provider's role in helping you express your health to its fullest extent, and we ask the question, does your healthcare provider even care to do that? 

Some hot topic questions that need to be asked and discussed... Enjoy the episode! 

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References for today's episode. 

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If you are not succeeding in navigating weight management then you have to ask yourself why?

Is it that your too busy...or you have a hormone issue...maybe you don't handle stress very well?

We cover all these topics and more in this podcast episode.  I warn you...it will be a little blunt but everything mentioned is the truth. 

Our singular goal is to help you succeed and become the best version of yourself, inside and out.  We know that if you are struggling with weight management, we can help.  

We have helped many others before you.  So trust us, it can be done! 

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The neurologic mechanisms of food addiction are very similar to those of drug addiction.  There are also varying degrees of "addiction." In this episode, we explore why people get addicted to food, how we can change our thinking, and recognize the cues and signs of our food addiction. 

So you may want to ask yourself..." Am I addicted to food?" 

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If you have had that conversation with a family doctor, or if you know someone who has been diagnosed with diabetes or told they were pre diabetic, take heart, change is possible.  

The road may not be easy, but change is possible. Are you willing to take action? 

For more information, take a look inside our revolutionary program.  

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Humans respond to parables and storytelling as they help us reflect inward and question who we are, what we want, and the need for change.  

Stories and parables have been around since the beginning of man. They are how we communicate, so I thought it would be fitting to tell a parable that may give you further insight into your state of mind regarding weight loss and achieving great things. 

Enjoy! 

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How many times have you tried to lose weight?  How many different diets have you done?  

You are not alone if your answer is ..Lots!.. for both questions. 

The truth is that many of us keep going from diet to diet and not learning what it takes to lose weight, feed our bodies properly, and finally achieve what we have always wanted: good health. 

This is a deep dive into what works and the plan that is right for you! 

For more information on how we achieve great results by simply teaching people how to lose weight, visit our website:

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Navigating a want vs. a need regarding your health can be difficult, especially with weight loss. How many times have you said to yourself, " I want to lose 10 lbs. " Or how many times has someone said to you over the years (usually a family member) that you NEED to lose some weight? 

Until we are able to come to an internal realization of wanting or needing to lose weight, the judgements of others and ourselves will create further resistance, even though we know what we should be doing. 

This is a must-listen episode for anyone who is struggling with internal dialogue about weight loss and dealing with others' judgements.  

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Do you have a boss? Spouse, someone or something you are responsible for?  If you do, and almost every person on the planet does. 

Then you are accountable to someone. 

Imagine not showing up for work or not doing your work at a job.  Is that ok?  Is that generally accepted in your work?  Of course not...yet we do this with weight loss and our health all the time.

We don't want others to know how we are doing or what progress we are making.  Unfortunately, if we are not accountable, we will not succeed.  

This episode will illuminate what it means to be accountable and offer some psychological perspectives on why people shy away from something so important. 

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When you ask people what they value the most, they usually mention their family and their health, and then they name another thing—usually relationships or freedom. 

But the first two are always your family and your health.  

Yet, why don't we spend more time, emphasis, and resources on our health?  

Imagine how much better your life would be if you shifted your priority to things that actually matter.  

In today's episode, we look at why we don't value things that actually have the most value. It is very surprising when you stop and think about it, and what we focus on every day.  

What is the difference between Fitness and Weight Loss? 

Is there a difference?  

You bet there is, and in fact, many people do not start losing weight because they associate the hard work to be fit with weight loss. 

The truth is that you can lose a significant amount of weight without being fit. In many cases, this is the easier path to follow.  

In this episode, you will understand the difference between being fit and losing weight, the easiest path to weight loss, and the right transition period to move into working on your fitness levels. 

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Weight Loss Drugs are everywhere, and why not? they are easy to take, you don't need to exercise and the weight just melts off you.  But is that for everyone? What about long term side effects?  What happens if I go off the drug? 

Get all those insights and more in this episode that may create some divisive opinions.  

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Weight Loss can be tough.  I will not argue against you on that one.  I get it.  Trust me, but we also need to look in the mirror and be happy about our progress, but also be real about what we need to do to achieve our goals. 

In this episode, I look at the 7 harsh realities of losing weight, what it takes to achieve it, and owning your results. This is a time in your life when you can achieve something that you may never have been able to do before. Be proud of the effort you are making, but also let's get real about what it takes.  

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We are talking about everyone's favourite thing, Protein!   One common concern I get is how can I possibly eat all that protein?

Good question.  If we have been trained to eat nothing but carbohydrates our whole lives, then eating more protein seems radically different.  The truth is, eating more protein helps in so many ways, so listen up as we tell a tale of protein. 

You will also listen to a funny story about COW BRAINS, yech!

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As human beings, we are wired for comfort and, in some sense, laziness. We like to take the easy path, which creates problems for many people trying to get healthy, lose weight, or even get out of poverty. Understanding how our brains work and how we form habits is important to breaking free and achieving what you really want. 

In this episode, I provide a few analogies that show how we think and work, such as the Elephant and the Rider and a Hotel Caught on Fire.  

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I tell a familiar tale of a person named Lisa who is struggling to lose weight through menopause.  This time in your life can be frustrating and you think your body can be broken, but I promise you, it is not.  

The secret to losing weight is in how you use the information and the consistent manner in which it is applied.  One simple truth:  You can lose weight and inside this episode, we show you how it is done.  

Do you wonder why your weight loss progress is slow? What is going on!? Why won't this just work.  

We have all felt this way and in many instances we give up and don't bother, as we say to ourselves, better to be fat and happy then skinny and miserable.  But hey...why not be healthy and happy, right? 

In this episode, we dive in to the most common reasons of how we self-sabotage our weight loss. Why we do it, and how to fix it.  

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Whatever you are doing, whether trying to lose weight, start a business, overcome a bad habit, or improve a character flaw.  The power to change comes from within. 

In this episode, I try to speak from the heart and give you some insight into my life experiences and adventures as a 19-year-old living in Honduras and how those experiences have shaped my attitude and mindset.   

You have the power within you to achieve great or small things, it doesn't really matter how great or small, just keep working at it. 

If you’re over 40 and struggling with weight loss, you’ve probably tried cutting calories, doing tons of cardio, or following every new diet trend—but somehow, the weight still isn’t budging.

Here’s the truth: Losing weight after 40 is different than when you were younger. Your metabolism has slowed, your hormones are shifting, and muscle loss is working against you. That means the old "eat less, move more" advice isn’t enough anymore.

In today’s episode, I’ll break down the 3 absolute fundamentals that will help you lose weight and keep it off—without extreme dieting or exhausting workouts.

If you want to learn more about how you can change your health now, you can watch our FREE WORKSHOP here: https://go.whyamieating.com/

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Are you really hungry? Or is your brain just telling you that?

Many people who struggle with eating have problems regulating their hunger, and they think it is because their body actually needs quite a bit of food.  The truth is the exact opposite.  If you are overweight or obese, you actually need to use up the energy stores that have accumulated all over your body! 

You only need to eat as much as your body needs to function, but in our modern world, we are constantly hit with cues that tell our brains we are hungry right now. In this episode, we will explore the concept of false hunger and how to overcome these persistent signals from your brain.  

If you have problems with knowing the difference between false and real hunger, you won't want to miss this episode. 

Let's be real for a second.  Being overweight is not a place where you want to be for the long term.  There are a myriad of Cancers, Heart Conditions, Metabolic Conditions, and Arthritis that are linked to being chronically overweight. 

In this episode, we explore how chronic diseases are directly related to being overweight. Why is it more difficult to lose weight when you are over 40 years old, and what actionable steps can you take to reduce your risk of having major health problems?

I promise this is not a doom and gloom episode, but we must be real about what lies ahead if things don't change.    

As humans, we are notoriously guilty of two things: 1. Procrastination and 
2. Avoidance of hard things.  Weight loss, unfortunately, checks those two boxes.  

In this episode, I share reasons why we tend to back away from what we know to be right and good for us, talk about how we can implement ideas to finally take charge and DO the things we need to do, plus share some research into why we just can't get ourselves going.  

If you struggle to find that drive to get started and lose the weight you know needs to come off, then please tune in to see how you can get the help you need. 

This is a common trigger for adults over 40 who have difficulty managing weight.  Once our lives are settled with careers, kids, and life in general, we can get a little bored and apathetic.  It's normal, but we turn to food to keep our brains stimulated.  Learning how to deal with boredom eating is something you need to master in order to regain your weight control.  

Do you eat to satiate the uncomfortable feeling of stress?  Does stress trigger the behavior of eating when it has become a habit that is difficult to break?  Stress is a common and relentless thorn in the side of every adult over 40.  Food, however, is not the way we deal with it.  

Learn how you can overcome stress eating in this episode. 

Each time you make a poor eating choice, you fall into one or many of the 5 triggers.  Everyone will have a problem with one or more of these triggers. If you can understand who you are...then you can develop the skills to overcome your weaknesses and create sustainable weight loss FOREVER!