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This week on The Becoming Thin Podcast, Chris Terrell dives deep into the mental shifts that make—or break—a weight loss journey. Drawing from his own 125-pound transformation, Chris unpacks the hard truth: losing weight without changing your mindset is a guaranteed path to regaining it.

You’ll learn why “acting as if” you’re already enough can completely change the way people respond to you… and more importantly, how you see yourself. Chris breaks down how small belief shifts ripple into massive lifestyle changes, why thin privilege is real, and how self-perception shapes every choice you make.

In listener Q&A, Chris tackles two big struggles:

Pivot or double down? How to know if a strategy is unsustainable or just uncomfortable in the moment.
The knowing–doing gap. Why knowing what to do isn’t enough, and the one skill that will change everything in your weight loss journey.

This episode will challenge the way you think about confidence, consistency, and self-worth—and leave you with practical, real-world steps you can take today.

In This Episode:

Why lasting weight loss requires an identity shift, not just diet changes
The ripple effect of changing your beliefs, environment, and habits
Letting go of bitterness about being treated differently when you’re thin
How to test if a new strategy is worth sticking with
The simple mindset pivot that closes the gap between knowing and doing

If you’re tired of starting over, stuck in perfectionism, or waiting to “feel ready,” this is your wake-up call.

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