Book your call with Nick: Click Here By popular demand, my mom is back on the podcast! She’s now 18 weeks into her journey on the Common Sense Diet System - and her life looks totally different. No more medical anxiety. No more cravings. No more candy controlling her life. But even with all this progress, the journey isn’t over. In this episode of Drop It, we dive into what it takes to push past a plateau and keep the momentum alive. We cover: ✅ How to battle complacency once the “newness” wears off ✅ Connecting to a new WHY when the old one has already been fulfilled ✅ Navigating travel, social situations, and real-life challenges without losing traction ✅ Why plateaus are normal - and how to use them as a chance to grow This isn’t just about my mom’s journey - it’s about yours too. If you’ve ever felt stuck, stalled, or tempted to slip back into old patterns, this episode will show you how to keep moving forward.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here When The Biggest Loser first hit TV, it made weight loss a national conversation. Millions tuned in to watch contestants drop 10–20 pounds a week. But behind the drama and the “wow” factor, the show got a lot wrong. In this episode of Drop It, I break down what The Biggest Loser got wrong, what they got right, and most importantly - what we can learn from it to actually lose weight sustainably. We cover: ✅ Why focusing only on the scale misses the deeper issues of cravings, food noise, and relationship with food ✅ How ignoring the root causes of obesity - like trauma, coping, and emotional patterns - keeps people stuck ✅ Why “my way or the highway” coaching creates victim mentality instead of true ownership ✅ The missed opportunity: helping contestants take responsibility, connect with their WHY, and build a long-term vision for life after the show ✅ What The Biggest Loser did get right - it got people talking about the reality of obesity The truth is this: the way you lose weight dictates how sustainable your results are. The show made entertainment, but it didn’t make lasting change. This episode will show you how to flip the script and do what they never taught.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here When I was 274 pounds, I thought my problem was food. Calories. Carbs. Willpower. Motivation. But the truth is, the real problem was the questions I wasn’t asking myself. Questions about my excuses, my patterns, my emotions, and who I believed I was. In this episode of Drop It, I share the 21 questions that changed my life - and can change yours too. These aren’t surface-level “what diet should I do” questions. They’re the deeper ones that reveal why you keep starting over, why food has so much control, and what it’ll actually take to become the version of you who never has to start over again. We cover: ✅ Why staying fat often feels safer than getting healthy - and how to break through that wall ✅ How to recognize the excuses and patterns that keep you stuck ✅ The surprising cost of obesity that most people avoid thinking about ✅ How to reconnect to your vision and identity so weight loss finally lasts If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I keep sabotaging myself?” or “How do I finally make this stick?” - this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here “I’ll start Monday.” “Healthy food is too expensive.” “I just don’t have the willpower.” We all know the excuses - but most people don’t realize just how much they’re keeping them stuck. For years, I believed these lies myself, and they kept me 110 pounds overweight. In this episode of Drop It, I walk you through the 20 most common excuses that stop people from losing weight and keeping it off - and how to finally let them go for good. We cover: ✅ Why “I don’t have time” is the biggest trap that keeps people from taking action ✅ The truth about “slow metabolism” and “bad genetics” (and why they’re not your problem) ✅ How waiting for motivation guarantees you’ll stay stuck ✅ Why “accepting yourself this way” isn’t self-love - it’s self-sabotage ✅ Step-by-step how to drop these excuses and replace them with aligned action Excuses don’t burn calories. They don’t heal your body. And they definitely don’t change your life. This episode is your call-out and your roadmap to freedom.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here Everyone talks about skinny privilege - but what if they’ve got it wrong? It’s not about a number on the scale. It’s not about finally being “fixed.” And it’s definitely not something you achieve by starving yourself into a smaller body. In this episode of Drop It, I break down what skinny privilege really is… and why chasing it has kept so many people overweight, stuck, and miserable. We cover: ✅ What people get wrong about skinny privilege ✅ My personal experience with it - both at 274 lbs and at 164 lbs ✅ Why believing in skinny privilege drives unsustainable weight loss methods ✅ The difference between skinny privilege and fat disadvantage ✅ Why the real goal is healthy privilege - radiance, energy, and freedom ✅ How outsourcing your happiness keeps you stuck vs. taking the driver’s seat of your life ✅ A practical exercise to fully embody your healthiest self starting today Skinny privilege isn’t something to achieve. It’s an energy - one you can access now by becoming the radiant, healthy version of yourself.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here Your fat mind is the part of you that wants comfort, food, and escape - often born from childhood trauma, emotional wounds, and years of coping with food. It’s not the whole you. But for a lot of us, it’s been running the show. In this episode of Drop It, I teach you how to stop fighting with your fat mind—and start making peace with it - so you can finally move forward without sabotage. We cover: ✅ What the fat mind really is (and where it comes from) ✅ Why trying to “kill” it only makes weight loss harder ✅ How to see it as part of you, not all of you ✅ The step-by-step process to understand what it needs and desires ✅ How to give it what it truly wants so it can come along for the journey ✅ How identity work helps you integrate this part of yourself instead of battling it When you stop making your fat mind the enemy, you stop fighting yourself - and that’s when lasting change becomes possible.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here You start strong. You eat healthy. You work out. Then, out of nowhere - you blow it. Again. This is self-sabotage, and it’s the #1 reason people can’t lose weight (or keep it off). I know, because I lived it for years - and it kept me 110 pounds overweight. In this episode of Drop It, I give you my 10-step process to delete self-sabotage for good so you can finally get lasting results. We cover: ✅ The hidden beliefs that trigger self-sabotage (and how to rewrite them) ✅ Why willpower will never fix the problem - and what will ✅ How to spot the moment you’re about to sabotage yourself before it happens ✅ The mindset shift that turns “I blew it” into “I kept going” ✅ How to make your healthy habits automatic so you never “start over” again If you’re tired of being the one thing standing between you and your goals, this episode will show you how to get out of your own way - for good.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here I used to tell myself I could be healthy at any size. That weight didn’t define me. But the truth? I was lying—to myself and everyone else. In this episode of Drop It, I share how the body positivity movement kept me stuck at 274 pounds—and how radical honesty finally set me free. We explore: ✅ How “self-love” became an excuse for avoiding real change ✅ Where body positivity turns into complacency ✅ The difference between shame-based change vs. truth-based transformation ✅ Why honesty with yourself is the real self-love ✅ Step-by-step how to break free from the lies keeping you stuck—and start owning your truth This isn’t about hating your body. It’s about being honest enough to change it. If you’ve ever felt torn between accepting yourself and wanting more for yourself, this episode will hit home.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here Most people think cravings are just part of the deal. You “manage” them. You “fight” them. You give in, then start over. But what if you didn’t have them at all? In this episode of Drop It, I walk you through the exact 6 steps I used to go from daily cravings, binges, and obsession… to complete food peace. No more white-knuckling. No more sugar highs and crashes. No more “starting over Monday.” We cover: ✅ Why cravings aren’t normal—and what they’re actually trying to tell you ✅ How I lost 110 pounds without restriction, obsession, or urges ✅ The emotional, physical, and behavioral work that made cravings disappear ✅ The difference between managing cravings vs. never having them again ✅ 6 powerful steps to rewire your brain and build true food freedom If you’re stuck in the cycle of giving in, feeling guilty, and starting over, this episode will change everything.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here For 40 years, my mom tried everything to lose weight. She counted, restricted, tracked, and restarted hundreds of times. But nothing ever stuck. Until now. In this episode of Drop It, I sit down with my mom to reflect on 10 weeks of real coaching using the Common Sense Diet System—the same system that helped me lose 110 pounds and keep it off. We cover: ✅ How she went from daily cravings and emotional eating… to more peace with food ✅ Why this is the first time ever she’s not hungry, obsessed, or feeling deprived ✅ How her blood pressure is now normal (first time in years) ✅ Why coaching—not more willpower—was the thing that finally saved her life ✅ The emotional shifts she made that changed everything This isn’t a success story. It’s a freedom story. If you’ve ever felt like nothing works for you, this episode is proof that it’s never too late—and that real change is possible when you stop dieting and start healing.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here After losing 110 pounds and keeping it off for good, I’ve seen the patterns. The same questions. The same struggles. The same traps that keep people stuck. In this episode of Drop It, I answer the most common weight loss questions I’ve been asked over and over—through the lens of someone who’s actually been fat and figured out how to keep it off without obsession, restriction, or rebounding. We cover: ✅ “Why do I keep quitting?” ✅ “Why can’t I keep the weight off?” ✅ “What’s the best diet for permanent weight loss?” ✅ “How do I stop binging?” ✅ And a lot more. This episode is raw, real, and packed with the truth most weight loss gurus won’t tell you—because they’ve never lived it.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here You’ve probably heard it all: “Calories in, calories out.” “Just eat less and move more.” “Track everything.” “Discipline over everything.” But here’s the truth—most popular weight loss advice is exactly what’s keeping you stuck. In this episode of Drop It, I break down 18 of the most common weight loss myths and outdated strategies that sound smart… but actually sabotage long-term success. We cover: ✅ Why “eat less, move more” is oversimplified and unhelpful ✅ How traditional dieting ignores sustainability, mindset, and food behaviors ✅ The toxic mental patterns baked into most diet culture advice ✅ Why behavior change—not just calorie counting—is the real key ✅ How to spot bad advice (even when it’s popular) and choose what actually works If you’re stuck in the cycle of starting over, falling off, and wondering what’s wrong with you—this is your wake-up call. The problem isn’t you. It’s the approach.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here Losing weight isn’t the hard part. Keeping it off is. If you’ve ever hit your goal and thought, “Now what?”... this episode is for you. In this episode of Drop It, I walk you through 18 powerful questions to help you bridge the gap between who you are now… and who you need to become to make the weight stay off for good. This is about identity. It’s about stepping into your healthiest self before the scale says you’ve arrived—so you’re not scrambling to figure it out when you get there. We cover: ✅ The mindset trap of “goal weight = success” and how it keeps people stuck ✅ Why most people regain the weight—and how to stop that cycle ✅ How to embody the habits, thoughts, and energy of your future self today ✅ Why bringing your goal into the present moment removes pressure from the scale ✅ A step-by-step identity alignment exercise to make sustainable weight loss automatic If you’re tired of starting over, this episode will help you stop chasing the result and start becoming the person who lives it.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here I used to cope with everything by eating. Stress? Food. Fear? Food. Loneliness, shame, boredom? Always food. But that’s not who I am anymore. In this episode of Drop It, I walk you through exactly how I stopped emotionally eating—not just managing the tendency, but actually letting it go. I share: ✅ The key shift that helped me stop numbing myself with food ✅ Why “just having willpower” isn’t the solution for emotional eating ✅ The exact steps I take to feel my feelings instead of feeding them ✅ Two near-death experiences that triggered deep emotional waves—and how I handled them without food ✅ How to stop seeing food as comfort and start trusting yourself to sit in discomfort You don’t need to “cope better.” You need to stop running from the emotion underneath the binge. And that starts with giving yourself permission to feel.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here This is the most important episode I’ve ever recorded. Because losing weight isn’t just about changing your body—it’s about changing your mind. In this episode of Drop It, I take you deep into the actual mindset shift that helped me lose 110 pounds and keep it off. I compare what I used to believe at 274 lbs… to how I think now at 164. Here’s what we cover: ✅ How I used to think about calories, macros, and “eating clean” ✅ The difference in how I see the mirror, the scale, and my self-worth ✅ Why I used to think I had to diet myself to weight loss—and why that never worked ✅ From “I just need to lose it fast” to “The way I lose it determines whether I keep it off” ✅ The truth about alcohol, fitness, coaching, loose skin, sex, and more ✅ How I moved from all-or-nothing thinking to real self-respect and long-term peace This is the mindset episode. If you want to think like a healthy person—not just eat like one—this is your blueprint.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here Anxiety and obesity don’t just coexist—they feed each other. And for my mom, that pattern started in childhood. In this episode of Drop It, we dive into the emotional root system behind her weight—specifically, how lifelong anxiety shaped her relationship with food… and how she’s finally starting to break free. We cover: ✅ How anxiety in childhood can fuel food obsession, control issues, and weight gain ✅ The emotional cycle of eating to soothe anxiety—then feeling worse after ✅ Why healing anxiety is key to healing your relationship with food ✅ The power of aligned action and the small steps we’re taking to create calm and confidence ✅ Why anxiety isn’t a life sentence—and how to stop using food to numb it If you’ve ever felt trapped in a loop of stress, emotional eating, and starting over, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening—and how to take your power back.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here Lakmini tried everything—15 programs, countless restarts, and years of frustration. Then she found the Common Sense Diet System—and everything changed. In just 17 weeks, Lakmini has lost 32 pounds, but more importantly… she finally feels free. Free from obsession. Free from perfectionism. Free from the all-or-nothing trap. In this episode of Drop It, I sit down with Lakmini to unpack her story and the real shifts that made this time different. We dive into: ✅ What finally clicked after 15 failed programs ✅ How she let go of food obsession and perfectionism ✅ Why this was the first time she didn’t feel like she had to suffer to lose weight ✅ How her mindset, confidence, and relationship with food have transformed ✅ The moment she knew this was her last Day 1 This isn’t just a success story—it’s a blueprint for sustainable change. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting over, chasing the scale, and feeling like nothing ever works… Lakmini’s story will show you what’s possible.
Book your call with Nick: Click Here Two weeks in, and my mom’s feeling it. After a big drop in Week 1, the scale didn’t move as much in Week 2—and it hit her hard. In this episode of Drop It, we dig into what happens when the honeymoon phase of weight loss wears off and the real work begins. We cover: How to handle disappointment when the scale doesn’t move as fast as you want Why scale fluctuations are normal—and how to stay focused on the bigger picture The emotional rollercoaster of Week 2 and how to work through discouragement Step-by-step strategies to take back control from food and build a healthier relationship with it Why mindset is everything—and how my mom is learning to stay the course If you’re struggling to stay motivated when the scale doesn’t reflect your efforts, this episode will give you the tools to push through without giving up.
Book a call with Nick: Click Here It’s been one week since my mom started the Common Sense Diet System, and for the first time in her life, she’s experiencing zero cravings. No obsession over food. No constant urge to snack. Just peace. In this episode of Drop It, I take you inside my second coaching call with my mom, where we dive into: How she conquered cravings in just one week The massive scale drop she saw in Week 1 and how we’re setting realistic expectations for the weeks ahead A powerful visualization exercise to help her connect to her WHY—and the life she’s working toward How mindset, motivation, and clarity are transforming her relationship with food Why breaking free from cravings isn’t just about willpower—it’s about getting clear on what you really want This isn’t just about losing weight. It’s about finally feeling free from food noise, cravings, and self-sabotage. If you’re tired of obsessing over food, struggling to stay consistent, or feeling disconnected from your WHY, this episode will hit hard.
Schedule your consultation with Nick: Click Here This is personal. My mom and I are going on this journey together. After 40 years of dieting, restarting, and feeling like she was never going to figure it out… this is the last time my mom will ever have to say, “I’m starting over.” In this episode of Drop It, I’m bringing you behind the scenes as my mom begins her transformation using the exact same system that helped me lose 110 pounds and keep it off: the Common Sense Diet System. Here’s what we dive into: ✅ Why this isn’t just another weight loss attempt—it’s a full-on life shift ✅ The emotional baggage of 40 years of yo-yo dieting and how we're unpacking it ✅ How we’re tackling food noise, shame, and self-sabotage as a team ✅ What makes this system different—and why it’s her last Day 1 ever ✅ The mindset shifts that helped me change my life—and will help her too This is more than a podcast episode. It’s a real-time journey of a mother and son putting obesity behind them—together. If you're tired of starting over, this one will hit deep.