Half Size Me

Stop “Shoulding” Yourself: Why Eating What You Hate Backfires | HSM 765

October 5, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In Episode 765 of the Half Size Me podcast, Heather talks about "shoulds" and why they are actually keeping you OUT of your calorie deficit. Plus, she covers: how to identify which foods in your day are worth the calories, why removing your favorite treats often leads to more sabotage, how satisfaction drives long-term diet compliance, and more!   🌟 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! Support for today's episode comes from PlayPodcast, a free podcast player you can use on any device in your browser. You can listen to episodes from your favorite hosts. You do not need an account, an app, or to download anything to listen to the best free podcasts. Get it here: https://PlayPodcast.net (Note: This is an affiliate or sponsored link, which helps support the show at no extra cost to you!)   📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/SeF4gUnJfe8   🎧 LINKS and RESOURCES Join the HSM Academy: https://www.halfsizeme.com/join/ One-on-One Coaching: https://www.halfsizeme.com/coaching/ Premium Podcast Feed: https://www.halfsizeme.com/fan/   🎵 MUSIC & DISCLAIMER INFO Includes tracks "Montauk Point" and "Bright Wish" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Disclaimer: Heather is not a doctor, nurse, or certified health professional. What worked for her or her guests may not work for you. Please talk with your doctor, dietician, or other certified health professionals when seeking advice about your own weight loss or weight maintenance plan. All information included in The Half Size Me™ Podcast and on HalfSizeMe.com is for informational and inspirational purposes only. For additional disclaimer information, please visit https://halfsizeme.com/disclaimers-terms-and-conditions

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