In this episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman dives deep into the topic of stress eating—why it happens, how it can derail your weight loss journey, and most importantly, how to stop it. She provides a step-by-step guide to help you recognize your patterns, manage stress more effectively, and replace emotional eating with healthier coping mechanisms. If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a snack after a tough day or dealing with family stress by turning to food, this episode is for you.

Topics discussed:

• Why we stress eat
• How to recognize when you are stress eating vs. when you are actually hungry
• Steps to stop stress eating
• Healthier coping mechanisms to practice

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Are you constantly telling yourself what you should be doing to lose weight, and then feeling guilty when you don't do it? In this episode of The Mindset Diet, Iman, breaks down why "shoulding" on yourself is one of the biggest obstacles to successful weight loss.

She shares real-life client stories to illustrate how this mindset leads to the dangerous "all-or-nothing" approach, where you feel like you're either perfect or completely failing. Iman also provides practical strategies to reframe your "should" statements into empowering actions that can help you stay consistent and feel motivated on your weight loss journey.

If you're tired of feeling stuck and want to build a more sustainable approach to losing weight, this episode is for you!

Topics disussed:

• The impact of "should" statements on your weight loss journey
• How guilt and shame sabotage your progress
• The dangers of the "all-or-nothing" mindset
• The role of social comparison in weight loss struggles
• Practical tips for reframing negative thoughts
• The importance of celebrating small wins to stay motivated
• How to shift your mindset for long-term weight loss success

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In this episode, Iman sits down with Kim, a remarkable client who has faced an uphill battle with her health and weight loss. Kim shares her personal journey of overcoming severe osteoarthritis, limited mobility, and the struggles of maintaining a healthy weight. From Weight Watchers to finding sustainable change with coaching, Kim's story is one of persistence, small wins, and a mindset shift that has helped her lose 82 pounds so far.

She opens up about her challenges, learning to make healthier choices, and why she believes small steps are key to long-term success.

Whether you're stuck on your journey or need some motivation to start, this is a must-listen episode.

Episode Outline:

• Kim’s background: Struggles with weight since childhood and her decision to seek change
• What pushed to get serious about her health
• The limitations of previous weight loss programs and why Kim was looking for a more sustainable approach
• The power of small changes and setting achievable goals in a weight loss journey
• The importance of balance: Allowing indulgences while maintaining healthy habits
• How losing 82 pounds has transformed Kim’s mobility, energy, and life
• How Kim’s progress has inspired her family to make healthier choices
• The mental challenges of weight loss and how a positive mindset makes all the difference

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