311. How to Finally Stop White-Knuckling Your Weight-Loss Journey with Sas Petherick [Body Stories #5]

Today, Sas Petherick returns for the fifth installment of our Body Stories series — and she’s nearly a year into her holistic weight-loss journey! In this conversation, Sas shares what’s become unmistakably clear along the way: true change happens at the pace of your body, and all-or-nothing thinking around food and movement is far more pervasive (and sneaky) than we realize. Together, we discuss: Why dieting isn’t an either/or thing — and you’re never just “on track” or “off track” How Sas embraced her birthday dinner without stressing over macros Moving at the pace of your body instead of rushing to the “end” of a diet The realities of The Biggest Loser and the ways they faked things for TV How to choose a trainer you can actually trust Self-compassion as an antidote to perfectionism Sas’ sobriety journey and finding the third way Make sure to check out Ali’s new website trucewithfood.com , and take the new Find Your Food Stage assessment ! Connect with Sas Petherick: Visit Sas’s website Follow Sas on Instagram Subscribe to Sas’s newsletter Courage & Spice Mentioned in this episode: How to Lose Weight AND Love Yourself (because you can do both!) with Sas Petherick [Body Stories Series #1] “We’re the Brave Ones” — Discipline vs Devotion, Macros & Being “Sporty” with Sas Petherick [Body Stories Series #2] Emotions & Embodiment for Sustainable Weight Loss with Sas Petherick [Body Stories Series #3] How to Hold Your Weight Loss Goals Loosely (for better results) with Sas Petherick [Body Stories #4] Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser Self-compassion books from Kristin Neff Train with Joan Send me (Ali) a text message. Make sure to check out Ali’s new website trucewithfood.com , and take the new Find Your Food Stage assessment !