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Author: Jason Munro
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This podcast is brought to you by www.munromethod.com hosted by the C.E.O. and founder of Munro Nutrition, Jason Munro. Hoping to bring you some clarity on your health and wellness journey and educate you on the topics that matter. Any questions? Would you like to feature on the podcast? Drop me an email to: enquiries@munronutrition.com
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It’s Easter Sunday, and while the rest of Instagram is telling you how to "burn off" your eggs or "get back on track" tomorrow, I’m here to tell you why that’s the wrong conversation to be having. If you have to micromanage a single day of chocolate, your problem isn't the Easter egg—it’s the fragility of your entire approach to food. In this episode, I’m ranting about the "survival game" of dieting and how to actually build a life where a holiday is just another day. Topics Covered: The East...
Today, I’m pulling back another layer of the diet industry matrix. I’ve had a bit of an epiphany while writing my emails this morning, and I need to share it with you: Food is not the problem. If you’ve been dieting for 30 years and you’re still stuck, it’s because you’re trying to fix a mindset problem with a meal plan. In this episode, I’m getting blunt about why you’re actually overweight and why no amount of "clean eating" will save you until you change the person behind the fork. Topics ...
In this episode, I tackle a common frustration: why do you always seem to run out of calories by dinner time? I use my own kids to explain how you might be "spending" your calories throughout the day, leaving you feeling restricted and hungry. This isn't about rigid dieting; it's about understanding your energy budget and making smarter choices for sustainable results. Topics Covered: The two types of calorie "spenders": Are you like Jacob, the saver, or Kerr, the impulse spender?Why you run ...
In this episode, I dive into a topic that many shy away from: the uncomfortable truth about feeling restricted on a weight loss journey. I explain why this feeling isn't always a sign of failure, but often an essential part of transforming your relationship with food and your body. We'll explore the crucial concept of "grief" in weight loss, understanding that letting go of old habits is a necessary step towards building a sustainable new normal. If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of ...
In this powerful episode, I dive deep into the internal battle many yo-yo dieters face: the conflict between who they aspire to be and who they currently are. I challenge the notion of being "at war" with your body and instead offer a transformative perspective on finding peace, understanding trade-offs, and building a sustainable lifestyle that truly serves you. If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of dieting and self-sabotage, this episode is a must-listen. Topics Covered: The internal batt...
In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest reasons people feel stuck with their weight: not because they’re doing nothing, but because they’re working on the wrong things. When your head is full of conflicting advice, every change feels important, and you end up putting your effort into the habits that make the smallest difference. Here’s what I cover: • Why social media nutrition advice leaves people overwhelmed • How diet culture fills your head with noise that makes eating feel compl...
In this episode, I’m talking about something that almost everyone experiences — but rarely notices until it’s too late. Progress doesn’t usually collapse overnight. It slips. Tracking gets a little looser. Habits get a little softer. Bites and nibbles creep in. And before you know it, the scales aren’t moving anymore. Here’s what I cover: • Why people don’t dramatically quit — they slowly drift • How small habit changes add up over weeks • Why calories don’t “jus...
In this episode, I talk about something that’s becoming more common — food noise, weight loss medications, and what might actually be going on underneath. This isn’t an anti-medication episode. Medication can be incredibly helpful for the people it’s designed for. But sometimes what feels like uncontrollable food noise is actually something much simpler — an imbalanced diet. Here’s what I cover: • What “food noise” really is (and what it isn’t) • How extremely low protein intake affects hunge...
In this episode, I’m talking about something uncomfortable but necessary: What if dieting isn’t the solution to your weight problem… what if it’s the reason your weight keeps creeping up over time? If you’ve been dieting since your late teens or early twenties, this one is for you. Here’s what I cover: • Why most people would love to be the weight they once thought was “too heavy” • How decades of dieting quietly lead to a higher overall weight • The illusion of success inside diet groups • W...
In this episode, I’m talking about why January so often feels like a false start — and why that doesn’t mean you’ve failed. If your year hasn’t gone the way you hoped so far, this episode is here to take the pressure off and help you reset in a way that actually works. Here’s what I cover: Why “New Year, New Me” thinking sets unrealistic expectationsHow people accidentally set their calories for a fantasy version of themselvesWhy January feels hard even when nothing has gone wrongThe problem ...
In this episode, I reflect on my own weight loss journey and what I’d do differently if I had to start again from scratch. This isn’t about shortcuts, motivation, or doing more. It’s about understanding the real problem people are trying to fix when they say they want to lose weight. In this episode: • What I got wrong during my first weight loss journey • Why extreme approaches work short term but always fail long term • The difference between losing weight and knowing how to stay there ...
In this episode, I’m talking about something most people never question, but that quietly shapes their relationship with food for life. The way we praise eating. The way we talk about portions. And the way kids learn, very early on, that eating more equals doing well. This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness. Here’s what I cover: • Why praising portion sizes teaches people to ignore fullness • How “good” and “bad” food language creates guilt, overeating, and all-or-nothing habits ...
Most people try to lose weight as if it all happened at once. It didn’t. In this episode, I explain why weight gain happens in layers, over years, and why weight loss only works when you unwind those layers in reverse. This is about understanding why diets stall, why progress slows, and why the same sticking points keep showing up again and again. In this episode: • Why weight gain doesn’t happen all at once • Why weight loss can’t happen all at once either • How unresolved habits become f...
A lot of people say they struggle with consistency. They don’t. They struggle with expecting quick results — and giving up when they don’t get them. In this episode, I break down why anchoring your effort to the scales is the fastest way to end up back where you started. This is about fixing the mindset that keeps people stuck in the yo-yo cycle. In this episode: • Why “lack of quick results” isn’t the real problem • How attaching effort to the scale guarantees inconsistency • Why dieting ...
A lot of people aren’t overeating at meals. They’re overeating everywhere else. In this episode, I talk about snacking, unnecessary eating, and why so many people feel frustrated when their calories don’t “allow” for the way they want to eat. This isn’t about banning snacks. It’s about understanding why you’re eating when you do. In this episode: • Why your weight reflects how you actually live • The difference between eating food and using food • Why snacking is often unnecessary eating ...
“I think I just have a slow metabolism.” It’s one of the most common things I hear — and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, I break down what metabolism actually is, how much it really differs between people, and why focusing on it keeps so many people stuck. This isn’t about blame. It’s about focusing on the things that actually matter. In this episode: • The real difference between “fast” and “slow” metabolisms • Why metabolism differences are usually tiny • Why alcohol and ...
Most people try to lose weight by focusing on the number. That’s exactly why it keeps coming back. In this episode, I explain why “trying to lose weight” is often the very thing that keeps you needing to lose weight again and again. This is about fixing the cause, not chasing the outcome. In this episode, I cover: • Why most people regain weight after dieting • The link between dieting and long-term weight gain • Why weight loss medications don’t solve the real problem • The debt analogy ...
Most people think they overeat because they lack willpower. That’s not what’s actually happening. In this episode, I talk through an idea that completely reframes overeating — that for many people, it’s not about food at all, it’s about under-recovery. Mental fatigue. Decision fatigue. Poor sleep. Constant stress. And food becoming the quickest form of relief at the end of the day. In this episode: • Why overeating often happens in the evening • What “under-recovery” really means • H...
So many people think their weight problem is portion size. It isn’t. In this episode, I explain why controlling portions doesn’t fix overeating — and what actually needs to change if you want to lose weight and keep it off. This is one of the most important skills you’ll ever develop around food. In this episode: • Why portion sizes are a problem, but not the problem • The habit that really drives overeating • How distractions disconnect you from fullness • Why leftovers are a sign of suc...
It’s been a while. In this episode, I’m getting back behind the mic after a difficult couple of months and talking honestly about why food struggles don’t come out of nowhere. For many of us, they started long before diets ever did. Here’s what I cover: How childhood food rules shape adult eating habitsWhy “clearing your plate” causes problems later in lifeThe link between distraction, speed, and overeatingWhy portion control isn’t the real issue for most peopleHow these patterns don’t disapp...



