Feb 19 2025 30 mins 1
When Karen saw 206 pounds on the scale, she knew her life had to change. Tired of the endless cycle of dieting, self-doubt, and body shame, she joined the Powter Weight Loss Academy and transformed her mindset, relationships, and health.
Over the course of a year, Karen dropped 65 pounds and reclaimed her confidence, strength, and joy.
In this episode, she shares how the support and guidance of the Powter Weight Loss Academy helped her ditch deprivation diets, conquer emotional barriers, and discover the power of boundaries, sustainable nutrition, and self-worth.
Whether you’ve faced similar struggles or need inspiration to begin your journey, Karen’s story proves that lasting change is possible—one choice at a time.
In this episode:
00:00 - Karen’s wake-up call: Seeing 200 pounds on the scale
01:09 - Introduction: Jennifer welcomes Karen and shares her journey
02:17 - Karen’s starting point: Discovering Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Book
03:43 - Failed diets and feeling stuck: Karen’s Weight Watchers cycle
04:52 - The emotional toll of weight gain and low self-esteem
07:07 - The turning point: Karen’s decision to commit to change
07:58 - Early lessons: Breaking through food confusion and nutrition myths
10:11 - Surpassing goals: Karen’s 65-pound weight loss milestone
11:43 - Emotional growth: Setting boundaries and redefining self-worth
14:20 - Becoming a runner: From fear to completing her first 5K
16:21 - A new mindset: Building healthier relationships and emotional resilience
17:33 - No fear of regaining: Staying confident with new habits
19:18 - Hardest part of the journey: Overcoming mental blocks around food
20:44 - Ditching restriction: Eating carbs and desserts without guilt
22:39 - Advice for women feeling stuck: "You deserve to be happy."
26:28 - Breaking free from negative self-talk and shame
27:18 - Embracing the journey: Why fast weight loss doesn’t work
29:11 - Final reflections: Karen’s advice on patience and long-term success
Episode Resources:
- Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
- Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
- Book a FREE Weight Loss Breakthrough Call here.
- Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here.
- Got a burning question about weight loss, mindset, emotional eating or breaking free from the dieting cycle? I’d love to hear it! You can Ask Me Anything here
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