Your words are shaping your weight loss journey more than you realize. In this episode, Chris Terrell breaks down five common phrases that quietly disempower you and shows you exactly what to say instead. You’ll hear how “had to,” “I can’t,” “I’m just,” “I’ll never,” and “I’m trying” box in your future self, drain your confidence, and keep you stuck.
Chris shares his own story of retraining his language, the surprising power of the pause, and how simple tweaks to self talk can reshape your identity. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to rewrite your words so they start pulling you toward weight loss instead of away from it.
If you’ve been skeptical about whether self talk matters, this is your practical on-ramp. No fluff—just tools you can use today.
You’ll Learn
The five phrases that quietly sabotage weight loss
Why silence is better than filler words
How to leave “wiggle room” in your future with empowering language
The shift from “I’m trying” to “I am losing weight”
Why changing your words is changing your code
Resources & Mentions
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Call to Action
Listen in, then audit your language for 24 hours. Catch yourself when you say one of the five sabotaging phrases, pause, and reframe it. Come share your experience in the Facebook group—you might be surprised at the shift it creates.