Ep 111: Use This "Anti-Diet Athlete" Mindset to Lose Fat Naturally with Sherry Shaban

Joining me today is Sherry Shaban, an extraordinary fitness and life coach who’s battled back from the brink of paralysis to transform her body and her entire outlook on life. We met when she recently had me on her podcast, Fall In Love with Fitness, so I’m excited to talk to her again today. Sherry will challenge your conventional wisdom on dieting and fitness as we examine why diets fail and what you can do differently. We are unpacking the nuances of ‘transformation’ versus ‘results’ and how to move from a life of limitations to endless possibilities. From the role of intuitive eating to overcoming chronic pain to the habits that define successful “athletes” in all walks of life, this is a holistic conversation about optimizing your performance from the inside out. Sherry Shaban is an osteopath and an anti-diet health and life coach from Montreal, Qc. She is the founder of the Fall in Love with Fitness Podcast, the HIIT Decks™ App, and Make Peace with Food™, the leaders in an Anti-Diet approach that rewires the brain’s relationship with food to release bodyweight struggles forever naturally. __________ Click here to apply for coaching! __________ Today you’ll learn all about: [3:23] How adversities shaped Sherry's life and mindset [6:54] What it means to be an athlete [11:33] The impact of identifying as an athlete [14:15] The difference between transformation and results [19:24] Working toward a short-term result [22:37] Why diets fail and alternatives [28:33] Busting a dieting myth [32:05] Switching to intuitive eating [37:24] Diet restrictions [39:27] Differentiating emotional and physical hunger [50:25] Transformation and focusing on food that serves us [54:10] Protection mode [56:30] Aligning to your needs and extracting habits [58:14] The question Sherry wished Philip had asked [1:00:25] Where to learn more about Sherry [1:01:01] Outro Episode resources: Website: www.sherryshaban.com IG - @sherryshabanfitness 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