Do a Habit Inventory to Lose Weight for the Last Time | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 236

In episode 236 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, the host explains how habits—not willpower—drive sustainable weight loss and peace with food, especially for women over 40, and introduces a simple “habit inventory” to build awareness and lasting change. She shares how small, consistent actions compound over time (inspired by Atomic Habits) and highlights identity-based change, using client Jean’s 80+ pound loss and improved strength as an example. List your current habits, then separate those that serve you from those that don’t, and identify what the future version of you does consistently. Choose one high-impact habit to focus on, apply the four behavior-change laws (make it obvious, attractive, easy, satisfying), add friction to unwanted habits, and prioritize foundational practices like real food, tracking, follow-through, and daily accountability, plus support through coaching and strategy sessions.

00:00 Stuck Starting Over

01:37 Welcome And Spring Check In

02:59 Why Habits Change Everything

04:50 Client Story And Patience

06:09 Willpower Versus Automation

08:43 Identity Based Habits

09:50 How To Do A Habit Inventory

12:46 Future Self One Habit Focus

15:41 Make Habits Easy And Stick

17:16 Five Foundational Habits

18:59 Hope Systems And Support

21:09 Recap And Next Steps

22:43 Free Strategy Session Invite

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