Thin Thinking Podcast

Did you know that some of the biggest drains on our energy aren't the things we're doing, but the things we're not doing? That pile of papers on the desk, the closet we've been meaning to clean out for three years, or that project we keep putting off until tomorrow. They may seem harmless, but all those unfinished decisions can quietly drain our mental energy, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted.  Well, today I'm welcoming back my wonderful friend and procrastination expert, Dr. Christine Li, to talk about what she calls "energy leaks" and how clutter and procrastination can rob us of our energy and peace of mind. Christine shares some fascinating insights into why we avoid the very things that would make us feel better, along with a surprisingly simple strategy for overcoming resistance, clearing clutter, and reclaiming our energy.   So grab your coffee, step around that pile of laundry, and come on in!   Join the FREE Re-Energize Your Home 5-Day Challenge Clear the clutter and reclaim your energy! Starting November 9th.   Thin Thinking's 300th Episode Podcast Review Giveaway! We're going to draw THREE lucky winners, and each winner will receive one of our fabulous hypnosis-based Shift toolkits or retreats! We have our ever-popular Emotional Eating Toolkit, our Mastering Social Eating Toolkit, which is especially wonderful with all those holiday parties coming up, and our Mastering Food Noise self-guided retreat, a full day of hypnosis, meditation, and practical tools to help turn down the volume on food noise. And we have a brand-new toolkit coming out around Thanksgiving, specifically for people using GLP-1 medications, to help strengthen the mindset, healthy habits, and long-term weight mastery skills that support their journey. I'll be sharing more about that exciting new addition as we get closer to Thanksgiving. So how do you enter? It's very simple! If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, open the purple Podcasts app on your phone, search for Thin Thinking Podcast, and tap on our show. Scroll down until you see Ratings & Reviews, tap Write a Review, and tell us what you've enjoyed about the podcast or how it's helped you on your journey. It doesn't have to be long, just a few words from your heart. Then post your review, take a screenshot or picture of it, and email that picture to [email protected].   ​In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why clutter is really a pile of unfinished decisions, and how it keeps pulling at your attention even when it's behind a closed door The "touch one to three items" starting point Christine uses so that nobody can say they can't do it, and how it builds momentum the same way a five-minute walk does Why procrastinators so often miss their own wins, and how changing the story you tell yourself about your behavior changes what you're able to do next   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join the FREE Re-Energize Your Home 5-Day Challenge Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD:  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

What if maintaining your weight didn't mean spending the rest of your life on a diet? What if you could enjoy movie popcorn, birthday cake, travel, and even a fabulous European river cruise without that old fear of gaining the weight back?  Well, my guest today, Jennifer, has released 46 pounds with SHIFT, and what makes her story so inspiring isn't just the weight she's released. It's the completely different relationship she now has with food, her body, and herself. In today's episode of Thin Thinking Podcast, Jennifer shares how she went from a lifetime of losing and regaining weight to finally finding a maintenance mindset that works for her. We'll talk about the small but powerful shifts that helped her stop the emotional eating spiral, how she's learned to enjoy her favorite foods without feeling out of control, and some wonderful strategies she uses to stay on track while traveling—including her beloved Viking river cruises!  If you've ever wondered what it really takes to maintain your weight while still living and enjoying your life, you're going to love this conversation!   Get my FREE Hypnosis Session: Shift Out of Sugar Cravings   This free hypnosis session helps quiet sugar cravings at the level where they start, in your mind. This is the last week I'm offering it, so grab it now and head into Halloween and the holidays feeling calm and in charge. Just sign up and it will land right in your inbox.   ​In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… How Jennifer enjoys her weekly movie popcorn and still maintains, using a marked container, a protein snack first, and a higher calorie budget on weekends Her simple travel tracking trick, plus the "pick three, choose one" meal-splitting system she and her husband use every time they eat out Why the Thin Mints had to go for good, and how forgiving yourself is the first step out of the "start over on Monday" cycle   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD:  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Halloween is almost here and you know what that means! Those cute little miniature candy bars are showing up everywhere, and before you know it, one innocent little piece can turn into a full-blown sugar spell!    And here's the scary part: Halloween candy can be the gateway to an entire holiday season of cravings, overeating, and feeling like you've lost control. But it doesn't have to be that way!   That's why I'm bringing back our annual Halloween candy episode! We're diving into the spooky little tricks our brains play on us around trigger foods, why certain treats seem to call our names, and how to use some powerful mindset strategies to break the spell. I'll share how to create loving boundaries with your favorite treats so you can enjoy Halloween without waking up in November feeling like a sugar zombie!  So grab your broomstick, my pretties, because we're about to put those candy cravings in their place!    Get my FREE Hypnosis Session: Shift Out of Sugar Cravings   This free hypnosis session helps quiet sugar cravings at the level where they start, in your mind. Listen before Halloween so you go into the candy season feeling calm and in charge. Just sign up and it will land right in your inbox.   ​In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why I won't bring Halloween candy into the house weeks early, and how stimulus control keeps trigger foods from wearing you down The phrase I use instead of "I'm trying not to eat it," and why it makes saying no feel like freedom instead of a diet  Handling the basket of candy your kids bring home, plus the little mantra that helps you leave it alone    Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD:  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

If you've struggled with your weight for years, chances are you already know how to lose weight. The harder question is: How do you actually keep it off while living a normal life?  u That's why I wanted to bring Jane Scofield onto the podcast.  Jane was a lifelong yo-yo dieter who went through the Shift Weight Mastery Process with hypnosis three years ago, released 35 pounds, and has maintained that release ever since.   And these haven't been three perfectly controlled years. Jane has retired, traveled extensively, enjoyed restaurants and celebrations, and even dealt with an injury that kept her from her usual walking routine. Today we're talking about what she has learned about long-term weight mastery, how she handles travel and getting off track, and the simple practices that help her stay connected to herself without feeling like she's spending the rest of her life on a diet. So if you've ever thought, I know I can lose the weight, but how do I keep it off this time?—come on in. This episode is for you.      ​Join my FREE Masterclass: How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good ​ If you know how to lose weight but keeping it off is where things fall apart, this free masterclass is for you. I'll walk you through why so many of us get stuck in the "start over tomorrow" cycle every time life gets busy, and the mindset shifts that help you get back on track sooner, so travel, celebrations, and off days don't undo your progress. You'll also get to experience a little hypnosis. I'd love to see you there!   ​In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… How Jane handles travel without dieting or giving up, and why she often comes home from a trip lighter than when she left Why Jane looks at her eating week by week and treats maintenance as a five-pound range instead of one number on the scale What filled Jane's time (and her thoughts) after retirement so food didn't take over, and how she kept her weight steady through a long injury recovery   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD:  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

How long have you been mad at yourself about your weight? Maybe you're still angry about the weight you gained, the weight you released and gained back, the promises you made to yourself and didn't keep, or all the years you spent thinking you should have figured this out by now. Or maybe it's much smaller than that. You got off track last week, the scale went up this morning, or you ate more than you intended last night and you're still giving yourself a good talking-to about it today. When we've struggled with our weight for years, we can build quite an evidence file against ourselves—and "just forgive yourself" can sound a whole lot easier than it actually feels. In this episode of Thin Thinking, we're looking at self-forgiveness as a practical Weight Mastery skill. I'll walk you through three very different layers of forgiveness—from making peace with the person you used to be, to learning from the times you get off track, to a five-minute forgiveness practice you can use when you simply ate more carrot cake than your body was particularly thrilled about. Because forgiveness isn't about letting yourself off the hook or pretending your choices don't matter. It's about getting out of the courtroom, getting curious about what happened, and becoming someone you can trust to come back for yourself again and again. So come on in!   ​Join my FREE Masterclass: How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good ​ If you're tired of beating yourself up and starting over every Monday, this free masterclass is for you. I'll show you why the "start over tomorrow" cycle keeps so many of us stuck, and the mindset shifts that help you get back on track faster and stay there. It's a great next step after this episode, because breaking that cycle is where real, lasting weight release begins. Come join me!   ​In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why being hard on yourself doesn't actually keep you accountable, and how forgiveness frees you up to take real responsibility The difference between asking "What's wrong with me?" and "What happened?", and why only one of them helps you get back on track Why Weight Mastery isn't about never slipping, and how forgiveness shortens the distance between getting off track and getting back on   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD:  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies