Ep 33: Sustainable Weight Loss, Emotional Awareness, and the Dieting Mindset with Paul Salter

Joining me on the show today is Paul Salter, a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Sustainable Weight Loss Expert. Since 2013, he’s personally coached over 1,500 women to lose 20 pounds or more and KEEP IT OFF (without feeling like they're dieting). He’s done so by taking an inside-out approach that focuses on cultivating feelings of self-love and self-worth from day one—not after weight is lost—and by paying much more attention to one’s mindset and emotional intelligence, in addition to the nutritional Xs and Os. He’s a twice published Author, host of The 5% Way Podcast (make sure to subscribe), and Founder and Head Coach of The 5% Community. Topics discussed in this episode: Sustainable weight loss and why it's difficult for most people The role of self-talk in achieving sustainable weight loss The role of emotional intelligence in sustainable weight loss Self-talk / identity / transformational model of change Prioritizing self-love Where to begin with "deep work" An example of a "destructive and self-sabotaging pattern" Cultivating more intentionality to transform your relationship with food Your thoughts on willpower and discipline Your thoughts on "good vs. bad" foods The value of the pre-diet maintenance phase Weight loss as a goal vs. body composition (adding muscle) Going on your own vs. hiring a coach RELATED LINKS Subscribe to The 5% Way podcast Visit Paul's website at thefivepercentway.com Join The 5% Community Find Paul on Instagram Watch the episode on video here Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram