13: Accepting and Moving Beyond Mistakes

02/04/25 • 17 min

In this podcast episode, Accepting and Moving Beyond Mistakes, we explore the powerful impact of reframing mistakes and setbacks on your health and wellness journey. We discuss how mistakes aren’t failures but valuable data points that offer opportunities for learning, growth, and adaptation. The episode delves into the damaging effects of all-or-nothing thinking, emphasizing that one slip-up doesn’t undo all progress and that consistency, not perfection, drives lasting change.

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12: Breaking Down Sugar Myths

In this episode of How to Eat Cake on a Diet, Jody tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in health and weight loss: sugar. Sharing her personal journey of losing 74 pounds while still enjoying candy bars and chocolate cake, she highlights the importance of shifting from restriction to balance.

Jody debunks some of the biggest sugar myths, including whether sugar is truly addictive like drugs, if all sugar is bad, and whether cutting sugar completely is necessary for health. She explores the science of sugar cravings, how hyper-palatable foods are engineered to hit the “bliss point,” and why psychological triggers like stress and deprivation amplify our desire for sweets.

Most importantly, Jody shares actionable strategies to redefine your relationship with sugar. From practicing food neutrality and managing your environment to prioritizing whole foods and savoring treats without guilt, this episode empowers you to enjoy sugar in moderation while aligning with your goals.

Sugar doesn’t have to be the enemy—it’s about understanding its role and making intentional, balanced choices. By the end of this episode, you’ll be armed with tools to break the cycle of cravings and build a healthier, more sustainable approach to eating.

If you’re ready to enjoy sugar without guilt and create lasting habits, this episode is for you!

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14: Shifting From ‘I Have To’ to ‘I Get To’

In this episode of the “How to Eat Cake on a Diet” podcast, we explore the transformative power of shifting your mindset from “I have to” to “I get to.”

Host Jody delves into the psychological roots of why obligation often triggers resistance, explaining how reactance—the instinct to push back against perceived constraints—can derail health goals. By reframing healthy behaviors as privileges and opportunities rather than burdens, you can cultivate gratitude, boost motivation, and reinforce positive habits.

Jody shares practical tips to make this shift, from changing self-talk and focusing on benefits to incorporating daily gratitude. Through inspiring client stories, like Lisa’s journey of turning weight loss obligations into joyful self-care, the episode highlights how this change can create lasting, meaningful progress.

Listeners are reminded that every step taken with a “get to” mindset builds resilience, self-compassion, and a more fulfilling health journey. Join us to learn how to transform your approach to health and empower yourself to thrive!

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How to Eat Cake on a Diet - 13: Accepting and Moving Beyond Mistakes

Transcript

Welcome back to another episode of How to Eat Cake on a Diet Podcast, I’m Jody and today, we’re diving into a topic that every single one of us can relate to: making mistakes. Whether it’s a missed workout, an unplanned indulgence, or a week where you felt like you couldn’t stick to your goals, we’ve all been there. It’s easy to let these slip-ups make us feel defeated, but here’s the truth: mistakes don’t define your journey; they’re just part of it. What really matters is h