You Lost the Weight... So Why Do You Feel the Same?

Have you ever lost weight only to realize your mindset never caught up? In this episode, Ethan sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman to talk about the part of weight loss people rarely discuss: identity. They explore what happens after the scale changes, why maintaining weight loss can feel harder than losing it, and how old beliefs around food, restriction, carbs, and self-perception can stay long after physical transformation. Ethan also shares personal stories from years of dieting and what finally helped create lasting change. For more thoughts and updates from Ethan, sign up for his newsletter here: https://ethansuplee.substack.com/ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Intro and choosing the real topic 02:40 How Ethan made weight loss stick 06:30 Why maintaining is harder than dieting 14:20 Diet history and chasing quick fixes 24:00 Rethinking food rules and calorie awareness 30:20 Carb guilt and changing old beliefs 36:30 The part of weight loss no one prepares you for 39:20 Why identity does not change overnight 46:00 Carrying old habits into a new body 50:40 Action versus staying stuck in your head 53:00 Final reflections and listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.