Getting Support With Your Weight Loss Journey

Emotional Eating Unwrapped - A podcast by Alana Kessler - Thursdays

Asking for help and getting support is crucial to succeeding on your weight loss journey. The truth is that weight loss is not just about food, but also about our environment and the people we surround ourselves with. Discover the emotional and identity transformation that occurs when we lose weight and how this process leads to a need embracing vulnerability, curating our energetic space, dealing with unsupportive people, building a supportive community, and learning to receive support. A supportive environment is key to making our weight loss journey easier and more sustainable. You can learn more and get some great resources to help you heal from emotional overeating on my website at ⁠www.bewellbyak.com⁠. Takeaways Weight loss is not just about food, but also about our environment and the support we receive. Losing weight involves an emotional and identity transformation. Embracing vulnerability is a sign of inner strength and allows us to ask for help. Curating our energetic space involves surrounding ourselves with supportive people and establishing boundaries. Dealing with unsupportive people may require creating space and finding support elsewhere. Building a supportive community can provide anonymity and additional support. Learning to receive support is important for overcoming emotional eating and successfully losing weight. A supportive environment makes the weight loss journey easier and more sustainable. Chapters 00:00 - The Importance of Asking for Help and Getting Support 03:03 - Losing Weight and Transforming Our Identity 07:30 - Embracing Vulnerability 13:14 - Curating Your Energetic Space 18:43 - Dealing with Unsupportive People 20:27 - Building a Supportive Community 21:21 - Learning to Receive Support 22:15 - The Power of a Supportive Environment