Ep 259 How I lost 30 lbs and stopped stress-eating without dieting or exercise

Ever wondered why, no matter how many diets you try, the weight just keeps coming back? Or why stress-eating seems impossible to stop, even when you know it's sabotaging your progress? It can feel like an endless cycle of restriction and guilt, with food constantly on your mind, draining your energy and joy. The frustration of trying every fad diet, battling constant cravings, and still not feeling at peace with food can be overwhelming. You might even feel like you'll never be free from the mental exhaustion of thinking about what you should or shouldn't eat, especially in social situations or during vacations. It's like living in a prison built from food rules and body image struggles. But, there's a way to finally break free from this cycle—without counting calories, giving up your favorite foods, or spending hours in the gym. In today's episode, Leslie shares her story of how she lost 30 pounds and stopped stress-eating for good, not through dieting or exercise, but by addressing the real reasons behind her food struggles. You'll discover how true food freedom is possible, and how you can experience peace with your body and mind—permanently. "I need you to understand it is not about knowing better. All my clients could write multiple books on how to lose weight. Is that doing anything? It's not about knowing better in any of the scenarios. I had this epiphany that the reason I could never actually stay consistent with my weight and eating was because I wasn't dealing with my underlying issues --- my fears, my beliefs, my thoughts, my emotions, where my weight issues started in the first place. I started working on that." - Leslie Thornton What you will learn from this episode: 03:40 - Addressing the common experience of weight loss followed by weight regain, emphasizing the harsh reality many face after dieting 06:27 - Leslie's clients' wins -- thanks to this holistic method that is more than just weight loss 14:35 - Sharing metaphors of what a diet mentality is and her personal journey and the process behind her HEAL method for overcoming weight and food-related challenges 25:22 - Find out more of Leslie's client's success stories highlighting the transformative power of the holistic approach 29:07 - Check out this FREE brand new two-hour masterclass called: How I Stopped Stress Eating and Lost Weight Permanently Without Diet Plans or Excessive Exercise 31:28 - First key "secret" to permanent weight loss: Hypnosis, not willpower 36:42 - Listen to this success story and how Leslie's approach impacted his life 39:57 - Discussing the 2nd key 'secret' to permanent weight loss: Emotional mastery 44:20 - Leslie shares secret number three: Align with your authentic self 48:45 - Introducing key secret number four: Learning lasting self-care 53:02 - Addressing common concerns and questions on staying consistent with empowered eating and offering a method designed to break free from emotional eating and creating lasting weight loss 57:06 - Sharing a client testimonial of a powerful experience during a complimentary session with Leslie and offering more details about the complimentary call 01:05:07 - Sharing a remarkable story about a client who just completed her Fast Track to Freedom program Valuable Resources: Free Monthly Hypnosis for Weight Loss Session Join the 8-week Fastrack to Food Freedom Program -Guaranteed mental and emotional freedom from food Connect With Leslie Thornton: Book A Clarity Call Free 2 Hour Masterclass—How I Lost Weight Permanently and Stopped Stress Eating without Dieting or Strenuous Exercise Website Facebook LinkedIn Email: Leslie@hpwl.co If you enjoy the podcast, Would you please consider leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes in under 60 seconds? It brightens our day and helps us bring you incredible guests for top-notch content. Plus, I cherish reading every review! Click here to make a difference!