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Sep 18
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MV1 How Small Wins Build Momentum

Weight Loss Mindset
About this episode

What if the tiniest choices you make actually carry the most power in your weight loss journey?

In this episode, we dive into why that overwhelming feeling of needing to overhaul everything at once is actually working against you, and how a simple 30-second decision in your kitchen can set transformative changes in motion.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why small wins compound in ways dramatic changes never can – and the fascinating brain science behind it
  • How to build evidence for yourself that you're someone who makes helpful choices, even when no one's watching
  • The 3-step micro-challenge that starts building your new identity today (it takes less than 5 minutes)
  • A powerful 60-second reset technique to connect with the version of yourself who naturally makes choices that serve you

Your Action Step:

Pick one small healthy choice you can make today that feels absolutely doable.

Do it once, pause to notice how it feels in your body, then text yourself one word about the experience before bed. Remember: the size doesn't matter as much as the practice of choosing something that serves you.

Resources Mentioned:

  • 3-Step Micro-Challenge framework
  • 60-Second Reset visualization technique

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