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38. Reinvention: Food Relationship

food relationship goals reinvention Aug 01, 2022
 

In this episode, Certified Life & Weight Loss Coach Kara Hackleman introduces Reinvention Month by focusing on transforming your relationship with food. Kara discusses how to break away from restrictive diet mindsets and create a balanced, empowering approach to eating. If you feel controlled by food, struggle with binge eating, or use food as a comfort, this episode will guide you in recognizing current habits and reinventing your food relationship in a way that aligns with a sustainable, enjoyable lifestyle.

Key Points Covered:

  1. Understanding Your Current Food Relationship

    • Kara invites listeners to examine their current relationship with food. She discusses common feelings of guilt, fear, and confusion around food choices, especially in social settings, weekends, and celebrations.
    • Questions to consider include how often you overeat, what foods you associate with comfort, and why you make certain choices.

  2. Appreciating Your Progress So Far

    • Recognizing the progress you’ve made is a crucial part of transformation. Kara encourages listeners to reflect on the steps they already take to listen to their bodies, manage cravings, and choose foods mindfully.
    • She explains that celebrating these successes builds confidence, making new habits easier to maintain.

  3. Identifying Changes You Want to Make

    • After examining current habits, Kara encourages making a list of changes to create a balanced, healthy relationship with food.
    • She suggests asking yourself why each change is important and how it would improve your life, identifying underlying motivations that will help you stay committed.

  4. Learning to Enjoy All Foods in Moderation

    • Kara advocates for learning to eat all foods without villainizing any of them, emphasizing that sustainable weight loss includes foods you enjoy.
    • Instead of eliminating foods like sugar or flour, Kara shares her personal journey of finding moderation, adjusting based on what works best for her body, and letting go of old diet “stories.”

  5. Planning for Your New Food Relationship

    • Setting realistic, achievable goals is key. Kara explains that we lose weight in the way we want to maintain it, so it’s essential to practice eating in a way that aligns with long-term goals.
    • She recommends starting with one change at a time, creating a weekly plan, and giving yourself the flexibility to adjust based on how your body responds.

  6. Pivoting When Goals No Longer Serve You

    • Kara emphasizes that goals should be adaptable. As you progress, it’s natural to shift priorities or let go of outdated beliefs about food and dieting.
    • She encourages listeners to keep a visible list of goals, adjusting as they learn what truly serves them, so that the journey stays aligned with current values.

Resources & References Mentioned:

  • Quick Start Course: Kara’s free 5-day course, “Get Started Losing Weight for the Last Time,” designed to jumpstart your journey with practical tools and mindset shifts.
  • Weekly Goal-Setting Worksheet: A tool to outline weekly food goals and identify habits you want to reinforce or change.


Kara’s approach to reinventing your relationship with food reminds us that lasting change begins with understanding and celebrating where we are. By acknowledging successes, setting achievable goals, and adapting our mindset, we can create a food relationship that feels balanced, fulfilling, and enjoyable. For more guidance on building sustainable habits, visit Kara’s website and join a community dedicated to mindful and lasting weight loss.

Connect with Kara:
Ready to reinvent your food relationship? Join Kara’s coaching program for personalized support, and follow her on social media for daily tips on balanced eating, self-acceptance, and building sustainable weight loss habits.

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