Weight Loss Success Story: Leila lost 23lbs and stopped emotional eating
Description
This episode contains a powerful success story! Jennifer sits down with Leila, a Powter Weight Loss Academy graduate, to share her inspiring 12-week journey of losing 23 pounds—and regained her confidence.
Leila opens up about how shifting her mindset, tackling emotional triggers, and finding freedom with food helped her break free from dieting for good.
Hear how she went from self-sabotage to self-trust, overcame emotional eating, and completely transformed her relationship with food, herself, and those around her.
If you’re ready to leave restrictive diets behind and embrace a healthier, more empowered life, Leila’s story will show you it’s possible.
In this episode:
- 00:00 - Introduction to Leila’s journey
- 03:20 - Recognizing self-sabotage and evening snacking habits
- 06:25 - The emotional toll of weight gain and its impact on mental health
- 09:10 - Overcoming fear of another failed diet and trusting a new approach
- 11:27 - Learning the science of nutrition and breaking diet culture myths
- 12:00 - How Leila addressed emotional triggers and built self-awareness
- 14:06 - The pivotal moment: Trusting herself during a holiday challenge
- 17:18 - Confronting anger and using journaling as a tool for emotional release
- 20:11 - The ripple effects of weight loss: Improved relationships and mindset shifts
- 22:14 - Moving from fear of failure to confidence in sustainable change
- 24:46 - Leila’s inspiring advice to women feeling stuck in their journey
- 27:30 - Closing thoughts and next steps for transformation
Episode Resources:
- Learn more about the Powter Method for Permanent Weight Loss here
- Read Jennifer's books for free - "Diet Disruption" and "Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"
- Join my free Diet Disruption Facebook Community here
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