Posts tagged Emotional Eating

3 Surprising Keys to Lasting Weight Loss (That Have Nothing to Do With Calories)

We spend so much time obsessing over calories when we want to lose weight. We track, we count, we try to eat less and exercise more… But what if I told you there are crucial pieces of the puzzle that have absolutely nothing to do with any of that?

After working with countless women (and experiencing my own frustrating weight loss journey), I’ve identified three key mindset shifts that are essential for lasting weight loss success. And the best part? You don’t need a calculator or a food scale for any of them.

Weight Loss, Mindset and HabitsKristen DuckettAugust 12, 2025Weight Loss Mindset, All or Nothing Thinking, Emotional Eating, Sustainable Weight Loss, Realistic Expectations, Lose Weight For Good, Self-CareComment

“Everything in Moderation..." Why It Might Be Keeping You Stuck.

If I hear "everything in moderation" one more time, I might just scream.

For so many of us, myself included, this well-meaning advice has actually been the reason we've felt stuck, frustrated, and even broken.

We tried it. We really did. Hell, we really want it to work because we don’t want to have to limit or give up our favorite foods…

But in a world overflowing with highly processed, hyper-palatable foods – literally engineered to make you crave more and more – "moderation" feels like an impossible, never-ending battle.

Mindset, Sustainable Weight LossKristen DuckettJuly 22, 2025Everything in Moderation, Weight Loss Struggle, Dieting Struggles, Weight Loss Plateau, Emotional Eating, Sustainable Weight Loss