S3, E18: What's missing from your weight loss journey if you're always losing momentum after a fresh start with Shay Gottsacker (GUEST)

Why does weight loss feel easy to start… but so hard to sustain?

In this episode, Julia chats with nutrition and mindset coach Shay Gottsacker to unpack what’s often missing from weight loss journeys when motivation fades after a fresh start.

Together, they explore why willpower and quick bursts of motivation aren’t enough for lasting change and how identity transformation is the key to building consistency that actually sticks. Instead of constantly restarting, Shay shares how shifting the way you see yourself can help you create habits and behaviors that align with the person you want to become.

Julia and Shay also dive into the mindset shifts needed to set realistic expectations, avoid the all-or-nothing trap, and build sustainable momentum over time. You’ll learn how behavior change really works, how your environment influences your choices, and why simple planning strategies can make all the difference in long-term success.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting strong but losing momentum, this conversation will give you practical tools and a new perspective to help you move forward.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or trying to regain momentum, this episode will help you shift from temporary motivation to sustainable change.

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