Program Yourself Thin Podcast

This episode discusses the challenges of losing weight during stressful times. People often have an all-or-nothing approach to weight loss, starting plans when they are "freaking out" and then losing focus when life settles down. Most weight loss plans lack strategy and rely on willpower, which can be difficult to maintain during times of stress. Instead of focusing solely on dieting, calibrate ex...

This episode discusses motivation for weight loss, specifically how most people tend to have a spontaneous, pain-based motivation that doesn't last long. Instead of trying to motivate yourself with extrinsic factors, it's better to look toward something with intrinsic value that has been successful in overcoming other obstacles. Examples include being a good parent, being a good partner and being...

This episode discusses how accepting oneself, including both positive and negative aspects, can lead to change. Often, people try to change by hating themselves; this is an ineffective and unpleasant way to motivate change. Accepting yourself and acknowledging negative aspects can lead to a more effective motivation for change. Behavior can be counterintuitive and suggests that when you hate yours...

This episode discusses how to make better food choices in order to lose weight and have more control over your weight. Food is the most important factor in terms of weight and that weight is a reflection of habitual food choices. Dieting often causes people to become fixated on the foods they shouldn't eat, instead of focusing on what they should be eating.

This episode is about how being kind to yourself is important when it comes to weight loss. People tend to be hard on themselves when trying to lose weight, and that is not the most effective way to achieve results. Instead, a more effective approach is to be nicer to yourself, and to think differently about losing weight.

This episode discusses the difference between thinking about weight loss and weight mastery. How you think about weight loss will affect every aspect of the process and focusing on weight mastery is a better approach. It’s important to consider long-term success and choose sustainable strategies rather than quick fixes. Also mentioned is the idea of being in a hypnotic mindset when it comes to wei...

This episode discusses the importance of learning from mistakes when it comes to weight loss strategies. Many people have an all-or-nothing mindset when it comes to weight loss, and that approach is limiting as it doesn't allow for growth or learning. Instead, adopt a mindset of constant improvement, where mistakes are viewed as opportunities to learn and get better, rather than as failure.

This episode discusses the common challenge of starting a weight loss journey at the beginning of the year, but struggling to sustain the initial efforts. The first week of a weight loss journey should be focused on recovery and rest, rather than trying to jump into a strict diet or exercise plan right away. Learning from setbacks and mistakes and being able to get back on track quickly, are key t...

This episode discusses the PYT philosophy on how to structure eating habits in order to lose weight. Some ideas include considering practical factors like ease of preparation and personal preference, using the "living vitamin strategy," in which people make some food decisions based on the health benefits rather than taste, and also incorporating small, healthy snacks throughout the day to help wi...

This episode discusses the idea that most people rely on pain-based motivation to lose weight, but this is not an effective way to maintain motivation. Instead, focusing on pleasure and choosing activities that bring enjoyment can be a better way to maintain motivation for weight loss. Also brought up: dopamine, a chemical that is released in the brain when we experience pleasure, can be used to m...

This episode discusses how many people try to start their weight loss journey with enthusiasm, but then quickly become discouraged when they are unable to sustain their initial efforts. PYT can help by providing a different perspective and approach to weight loss, which may be more effective than traditional methods that rely on willpower and strict diet and lifestyle changes. Weight loss doesn’t...

This episode discusses the idea of taking a slower approach to weight loss, particularly during the New Year when many people are focused on making changes. It is important to recover and relax after the holidays and to build up healthy habits gradually rather than trying to do too much too quickly. The traditional diet mentality of wanting to see fast results can lead people to do extreme things...

You're going to make mistakes on your weight loss journey. Learn how to embrace them and learn from them in this episode.

Weight loss is much easier when you start from a place of acceptance and love for yourself.    In this episode, you'll find out how to tap into the power of acceptance and self compassion to help you master your weight.

There are going to be times of stress along your weight loss journey. In this episode, you'll learn the best way to deal with those challenging times.

The less soda you drink, the easier it is to master your weight.  In this episode, you'll discover simple ways to reduce how much soda you drink. 

There are two fears I see coming up again and agin that prevent people from losing weight.  They can be hard to see. But once you identify overcome them, weight loss becomes much more comfortable. 

The secret to mastering your weight is to not rely on willpower.  In this week's episode you'll discover how to use a lifestyle approach to create holistic weight loss that doesn't depend on willpower. 

A commonly accepted belief is that you need to exercise to lose weight. You don't. The truth is there are both pro's and con's to exercising and for a lot of people they'll get more weight loss benefits from focusing on increasing their activity levels instead of trying to force themselves to workout.  In this week's episode, you'll find out the way that works best for you.

Our brains have evolved over time in ways that do not support your weight loss.  Becoming aware of these natural instincts and how they affect you can be crucial to helping you live at your goal weight. Find out how in this week's episode.

Is your perfectionism sabotaging your weight loss? Mastering your weight isn't about perfection, it's about consistency.  In this episode, you'll find out how to get better results by being nicer to yourself.

Your eating is the NUMBER ONE thing dictating your weight. More important than genetics, metabolism and exercise combined.  The most scientifically proven way to improve your eating is to plan your meals. Find out how in this week's podcast.

Weight loss is much easier when you change how you think about it.  In this episode, you'll discover some simple strategies to change the way you think about your weight forever.       

All weight loss success begins with choosing the proper goal weight. If you choose the wrong one, weight loss is a constant struggle. Choose the right one, and the motivation flows. Find out which goal weight is right for you in this episode.