Episode #148: Leptin Resistance and The Rebound Effect

Summary 

Have you ever lost a few pounds, felt great, and then found yourself slowly slipping back into old habits? It’s not just you—it’s your brain’s survival instincts at play. In this episode, we dive deep into The Rebound Effect, the sneaky cycle that keeps smart, successful women stuck in weight loss limbo. You’ll learn why your body resists change, the hormonal pathways that make weight loss feel harder, and the exact steps to break the cycle for good.

If you’ve ever wondered why losing weight feels easy until it doesn’t—this episode is for you. Buckle up, because we’re not just talking about mindset shifts. We’re getting into the science, the strategy, and the skills that will make lasting weight loss a reality.

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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

• What The Rebound Effect is and why your brain resists weight loss after early success.
• How your hunger hormones can work against you and what to do about it.
• Why your body fights to stay at a certain weight and how to reset it.
• The compelling, convincing, and convenient reasons your brain gives you to go off plan.
• The exact words to use when your brain tries to talk you into ‘just a little’ indulgence.

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