Welcome back!

If you’ve ever entered a new year with a weight-loss goal and felt the familiar “all in → burnout → shame → start over” cycle, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why that happens — and exactly how to build a plan that’s focused on long-term change, not short-term motivation.

In this episode, I cover:

1) Your goal is deeper than the number. Most people don’t just want to “look thinner.” They want better sleep, more energy, less food noise, and the freedom to get dressed without spiraling into body shame. The desire is rooted in quality of life — and our plan needs to match that depth.

2) Why weight loss doesn’t automatically change how you see yourself. I share a powerful example of someone who lost nearly 100 pounds but still felt like the same person in a larger body. This is common for anyone who has struggled long-term — and it’s one reason why identity work matters.

3) Outcome goals vs identity goals (quick recap).

• Outcome goal: what you want to achieve (ex: lose 20 pounds, reduce binge eating, improve A1C).
• Identity goal: who you become in the process (ex: “I’m someone who nourishes my body consistently.”) Outcome goals give direction. Identity goals create lasting behavior change.

4) My 5-step “New Year, Better Me” system. I walk you through how to translate an outcome into identity and daily actions:

• Name your outcome (your “North Star”)
• Ask: Who is the kind of person who achieves this?
• Choose one identity statement/mantra (short, specific, believable)
• Translate identity into small, winnable daily actions
• Reinforce identity by “collecting evidence” (micro-wins that prove this is who you are now)

5) The micro-win mindset that changes everything. Every action is a “vote” for who you’re becoming — you don’t need perfection, just a majority.

6) Bonus: choose an accountability partner. Isolation fuels backsliding. I challenge you to pick someone you trust, set a weekly check-in, and review your evidence together.

Resources + Template

I’m including a game plan template in my Anchored Living newsletter (sent Monday evenings). Subscribe through the link in the show notes to grab it and build your plan.

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Welcome back, friends!

Here’s the truth I share right away in this episode: there are a million ways to make the number go down on the scale. The real question is whether you can maintain it.

Because there's no magical, sexy secret to long-lasting weight loss. The “magic” we’re all looking for is found in the consistent habits we keep trying to avoid.

If you’re listening in real time, we’re heading into that familiar “New Year, New Me” season — the time when so many people decide, this is it. This is the year they finally lose the weight for good.

And what usually happens? We set big, unrealistic, outcome-based goals aka resolutions… then crash and burn before January is even over.

In this episode, I want to help you end that cycle by breaking down the difference between outcome-based goals and identity-based goals, and why understanding this matters so much for sustainable weight loss.

Outcome-based goals focus on a specific result: lose 20 pounds, hit a number by a certain date, reach a milestone. These goals can be motivating at first, but they often fall apart long-term. Motivation drops once the goal is reached — or if it’s missed — and many people end up feeling like a failure even when they’ve made real progress.

That’s where identity-based goals come in.

Identity-based goals start with who you want to become, not just what you want to achieve. Instead of “I want to lose 20 pounds,” it becomes, “I am someone who nourishes my body and moves consistently to feel strong.”

This isn’t just semantics. When behaviors are tied to identity, they feel more natural and less like a chore. You’re not “on a diet” — you’re living in alignment with who you are becoming.

The biggest difference? People don’t act when they should. They act when something feels like part of who they are.

In this episode, I explain why the most effective approach is combining both types of goals. Outcome goals give us direction. Identity goals give us staying power.

If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle and want to lose weight in a way you can actually maintain, this episode will help you start thinking differently — especially as you head into a new year.

And next week, I’ll walk you through how to turn these ideas into a real-life "New Year, Better Me" Game Plan!

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FINALLY move the chains on your weight loss goals and start making progress with your Winning at Weight Loss Breakthrough Session! This is a 1 hour, 1 on 1 coaching session where I will complete a full lifestyle audit & give you the game plan you need to start WINNING. Click here to get started: https://sambaronenutrition.myflodesk.com/ukqndwhtid

Join my free email list for weekly inspo, first dibs on new offers and recaps of the week’s podcast episodes: https://sambaronenutrition.myflodesk.com/morethananumber

Email me: sam@theanchorednutrition.com

Hey friends, welcome back!

Have you ever stared at someone’s bio and thought (maybe mine?!):

“Nutritionist… Dietitian… Coach… Weight loss coach… Macro coach… Who is actually qualified to help me?”

You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what all these titles actually mean and how to figure out who’s the best person to help you lose weight—especially now that we’re in the holiday season and heading into the new year, when everyone and their grandmother wants to “start fresh” and the internet suddenly explodes with programs and promises.

Because here’s the reality:

These days, it feels like anyone who’s ever eaten food or lost a pound can call themselves an expert in nutrition, weight loss, and health. And while many people truly mean well, there can be very real physical and mental consequences when you put your trust (and your money) in the wrong hands.

My goal with this episode is to help you understand:

• What nutritionists, registered dietitians, and coaches actually are
• What each one can and cannot do
• When it may be appropriate to work with each
• And how to spot both red flags and green flags so you can make informed choices

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FINALLY move the chains on your weight loss goals and start making progress with your Winning at Weight Loss Breakthrough Session! This is a 1 hour, 1 on 1 coaching session where I will complete a full lifestyle audit & give you the game plan you need to start WINNING. Click here to get started: https://sambaronenutrition.myflodesk.com/ukqndwhtid

Join my free email list for weekly inspo, first dibs on new offers and recaps of the week’s podcast episodes: https://sambaronenutrition.myflodesk.com/morethananumber

Email me: sam@theanchorednutrition.com