275 - How Tori Lost 30 Pounds Without Giving Up Her Favorite Foods
In this episode, Maggie interviews Vibe Club member Tori who lost 30 pounds in one year through a refreshingly simple approach. Tori shares how she overcame her initial skepticism and found success by focusing on one small change at a time. Instead of restricting her favorite foods or forcing herself to exercise excessively, she discovered how to transform her relationship with food. Listeners will learn how Tori maintained steady progress even through the holidays and why the mindset of "the time is going to pass anyway" became crucial to her success. Click here to join vibe club 07:12: Overcoming skepticism and finding a sustainable approach 16:30: The power of focusing on obvious overeating first 24:18: Identity change and becoming "a runner" midway through her journey 32:15: How Tori navigated boredom eating and emotional triggers 41:36: Key mindset shifts that made losing 30 pounds surprisingly manageable
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274 - Getting Out Of Your Negative Thought Loop: How To See Things Differently
Do you find yourself spiraling after one overeating incident, convinced you've ruined everything? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss why catastrophic thinking creates emotional states that make it nearly impossible to get back on track. They explore why many people struggle to see alternatives when caught in negative thought loops about their weight loss journey. Discover why the stories you tell yourself after making a small mistake can determine whether you'll keep overeating or get right back on your plan. Learn why your ability to envision different possibilities might be the missing key to sustainable weight loss. 05:45: Understanding why your perception creates your reality and affects your entire weight loss experience 13:45: The critical difference between people who feel "chill" about their weight loss versus those who make it miserable 20:18: Why dramatic, catastrophic thinking prevents you from finding useful solutions and keeps you stuck 27:45: How to notice when you're telling yourself stories that block your progress and keep you overeating Click here to join vibe club
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273 - Why Doubt Stops Your Weight Loss (And How to Break Free)
Doubt is one of the biggest obstacles standing between you and your weight loss goals. In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore why we get trapped in patterns of self-doubt that keep us from taking meaningful action. They discuss how our brains are wired to resist change and why most people quit during what they call "the messy middle." If you've ever felt like weight loss might work for others but not for you, this episode tackles that mindset head-on. Click here to join vibe club 01:28 The Fuel of Doubt: Maggie introduces doubt as a "shitty fuel" that affects weight loss journeys by preventing action-taking. 03:41 Why Most People Won't Change: Harsh reality that most people won't create the body they want because doubt keeps them safe and prevents action. 07:00 How Your Brain Resists Change: Description of how your brain fights back when you try to change, making weight loss challenging. 11:10 The Messy Middle: How people quit not because they're incapable, but because they mistake self-doubt for doing it wrong. 13:04 Shifting from Judgment to Curiosity: How to neutralize doubt by becoming fascinated with your behaviors rather than judging them. 20:27 Passive vs. Active Approach: Discussion about how many clients pay for coaching but take very passive action due to doubt. 26:38 Actions vs. Desires: The contradiction between deeply wanting to change but making choices that prevent change. 29:10 Practicing the Pause: Detailed walkthrough of taking a pause between urges and actions to make intentional decisions. 34:00 How It Gets Easier: Ryan explains that resisting urges becomes much easier over time as you build trust with yourself. 37:30 New App Features Coming: Preview of new features in the Vibe Club app to help track and process urges.
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272 - Breaking Free from "Protein Prison": Why Your Food Choices Might Be Coming From Diet Mentality
Are you stuck in "protein prison" - forcing yourself to eat foods you don't even like in the name of weight loss? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the complicated relationship between nutrition choices and diet mentality, diving into why our reasons for eating certain foods matter more than the foods themselves. They discuss how many women get trapped in patterns of restriction and binging when they prioritize "healthy eating" without considering mental satisfaction. If you've ever choked down Greek yogurt mixed with protein powder while secretly craving something else, this conversation about finding balance without sacrificing results is for you. Click here to join vibe club 03:20: Diet mentality is about energy, beliefs, and thoughts - not specific foods. 07:00: "Protein prison" happens when forcing yourself to eat protein you dislike, causing mental dissatisfaction. 10:20: Choosing foods that make you feel good isn't diet mentality if your reasons are balanced. 14:50: Finding balance often requires swinging to extremes first before settling in the middle. 18:30: Ryan's experience losing muscle when not prioritizing protein he enjoys. 21:30: When to move beyond food neutrality toward intentional choices that support goals.
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271 - Why You CAN Succeed Where You've Failed Before
Feel like you've tried everything and can't seem to make progress with weight loss? In this episode, Ryan gives Maggie challenging scenarios that trip up many women on their weight loss journey, and she delivers powerful motivation for each one. From scale fluctuations to stress eating cycles, they tackle the mental barriers that make you feel like giving up. Discover why your past doesn't have to dictate your future success and how shifting your perspective can change everything. This episode is for anyone who needs a reminder that they have more power than they realize. Click here to join vibe club 03:15 - Handling Setbacks: When the Scale Goes Up 05:04 - Overeating and Moving Forward 06:10 - Planning Slip-Ups and Getting Back on Track 08:00 - Challenging the "Not Disciplined" Identity 10:10 - Food Noise and Breaking the Thought Cycle 13:30 - Breaking the Stress-Eat-Regret Loop 15:40 - Taking Your Power Back: From Victim to Creator 18:14 - Healing Your Relationship with Food 20:00 - Letting Go of Past Stories and Creating New Evidence 24:40 - Final Thoughts: You Can Do It
Want to lose weight without constantly fighting yourself? "Why We Overeat" takes a different approach to sustainable weight loss by uncovering the real reasons behind your eating habits. Each week, Maggie and Ryan share practical strategies to stop overeating, end emotional eating, and break free from the diet-binge cycle. Unlike traditional weight loss podcasts, we focus on the "why" behind your food choices and how your brain influences eating behaviors. Through candid conversations you'll discover how to create lasting change without restrictive diets or complicated food rules. Whether you struggle with stress eating, late-night snacking, or portion control, this podcast helps you understand your relationship with food and build sustainable habits that actually last. Join us to learn why addressing the root causes of overeating is the key to achieving your weight loss goals. Learn more at www.vibewithmaggie.com
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