The Disrupting Obesity podcast is for anyone who’s looking to lose an extreme amount of weight and change their relationship with food so they can keep the pounds off. If you’re tired of feeling judged for being fat, of excluding yourself or being left out, and using food to comfort, reward, and cope with your emotions and the day to day, don’t waste time beating yourself up. You absolutely have what it takes to lose a significant amount of weight naturally in a way that you can sustain and that will ensure you keep the weight off too. Hosted by Charlotte Skanes, a weight loss coach who lost and is keeping off over two hundred pounds, this show will give you the strategies and mindset you need to drop the weight. It’s going to encourage you and motivate you so that you can build the confidence and self-belief to find the healthiest version of yourself. It’s not about the food. It’s about your relationship with food. Once you start to change that relationship you can start disrupting obesity.
Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm answering the second round of the most common questions people are asking right now in December. These are the real-life, boots-on-the-ground questions that come up when family, food, holidays, and pressure all collide at the same time.We're talking about comments from family, holiday overeating, the week between Christmas and New Year's, restraint collapse, tracking over the holidays, and how to stop telling yourself you'll “start again in January.” This episode is practical and focused on helping you keep going, even when things feel messy.In this episode, I talk about:How to handle family comments about your body, your weight, or what's on your plateWhy you don't always need to confront people and how to decide when it's worth itWhat to do if you overeat on Christmas DayHow to mentally reset after a hard day without turning it into a hard weekWhy hydration and fiber matter more than you think after holiday eatingWhat to do if the entire week between Christmas and New Year's starts to slideHow to rein things back in without “starting over”How overbuying food can quietly set you up to overeatWhat restraint collapse is and why it shows up hard after the holidaysHow the language of “I deserve this” can hide self-sabotageWhether you should track calories over Christmas or take a breakWhy knowing what you ate this year helps you next yearHow to get back on track after the holidaysHow to stop the “I'll start again in January” mindsetHow a simple mindset shift can change your entire JanuaryThis episode is about staying grounded, realistic, and intentional during one of the hardest times of the year to do that. You don't need perfection. You don't need to wait for January. You just need to keep going.You can do this. Even if it's hard. Even if it's messy. Keep going.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe are officially in the thick of it now. The pressure is high, the food is everywhere, and if you're trying to lose weight or maintain weight through the holidays, it can feel impossible. In this episode, I'm sharing nine more practical, realistic strategies to help you get through the holidays without blowing everything up or waiting until January to start caring again.I'm also talking about why I hate New Year's resolutions with a fiery passion and why waiting for January is one of the biggest traps we fall into every single year. You don't need a resolution. You need resolve, and you can find that on any day of the calendar.This episode is about awareness, self-sabotage, kindness, and making choices that actually support your long-term goals, even when the trifle is calling your name.This is not about perfection. It's about making it through the holidays with your sanity, your confidence, and your momentum intact. Whether you're losing weight, maintaining weight, or somewhere in between, these strategies are here to help you stay grounded, aware, and intentional during one of the hardest times of year.You don't have to wait for January. You don't have to blow it all up. And you definitely don't have to beat yourself up to make progress.You've got this. And if you don't feel like you do yet, you're welcome to borrow some of my confidence until yours shows up.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday episode, I stay firmly in the holiday spirit and tackle the most common weight loss questions people ask in December. I asked ChatGPT what women are most concerned about this time of year, and honestly, the questions were spot on. They are the same ones I see every single holiday season.I start with the big one. Should you even try to lose weight in December? I explain why continuing to try matters far more than seeing the scale move, and how sticking with your plan during hard seasons builds trust with yourself. December is not a free pass. Life does not suddenly get easier in January, and learning to keep going when things are messy is part of changing your relationship with food.I also talk about whether maintaining your weight over the holidays can be a win. For many people, eating at maintenance on big holiday days is a smart and strategic safety net. Maintaining is not failure. It is a skill, and it is always better than walking into January feeling defeated and frustrated.From there, I walk through how to handle holiday parties without undoing your progress. The strategies are not new or special just because it is December. The days all end in Y, and the same tools you use the rest of the year still apply. I share practical ways to stay present and mindful at parties, including why I do not eat standing up, why I avoid eating straight from the spread, and how paying attention to food actually increases satisfaction.I also address how to enjoy holiday foods without spiraling or binging. Having a little on purpose can be far more effective than trying to abstain completely. I explain the difference between being present with food and being mindful about the thoughts you have while eating it, and why both matter if you want to avoid unnecessary eating.Alcohol comes up too, because of course it does. I talk honestly about calories, controlling the mix, and why the bigger risk with drinking is often not the alcohol itself but the food decisions that follow. I share why having safety nets in place ahead of time can make a huge difference.I wrap up by reminding you that this is not last year. You are not the same peSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm talking about how to get through the holidays without losing control of your progress. The last quarter is packed with triggers, emotions, events, and foods that can throw you off track fast. But with the right mindset and a few simple strategies, you can head into January feeling strong instead of defeated.In this episode I cover: • Why the last quarter matters more than we think • How holiday thinking leads to self-sabotage • The patterns that repeat every year and how to break them • How to prepare yourself mentally before the season ramps up • Why awareness is your best tool through the holidays • Practical ways to stay intentional around holiday eating • How to set yourself up for success at home and at events • The emotional side of holiday eating and how to navigate it • How to keep your confidence intact all season longThis is the first half of a two part series. Next Monday I'll be sharing even more ways to help you stay in control during the holidays.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textThe holidays are closing in and the questions keep coming. In this week's Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm finishing up holiday Q&A and talking about the situations that make weight loss feel extra difficult this time of year. Full plates, food-centred family gatherings, endless leftovers and that familiar feeling of losing control around food.If the holidays tend to throw you off track, you are not imagining it. This episode is about getting through this season without turning one meal or one day into something bigger than it needs to be.In this episode, I cover:Feeling sad when you cannot finish your plate and how starting with less food or using smaller plates can helpWhy grieving your old relationship with food is real and validWhy pushing feelings down or planning to “eat it later” usually backfiresHow to handle meals when you do not know what is being servedWhy hydration matters and how thirst often gets mistaken for hungerWhat to do when you are hosting and stuck with all the leftoversFreezing meals, giving food away and why throwing food out is not a moral failureNavigating families where holiday gatherings revolve around foodWhy saying “I have no self-control” becomes a self-fulfilling prophecyHow self-control is built through small, repeatable decisionsWhat to do if last Christmas ended in feeling physically awful and mentally worseEnjoying holiday food without deprivation by managing portionsHandling multiple parties without overeating or feeling rudeWhy telling the truth about boundaries is usually enoughLosing weight when you are the main cook and your partner needs to gain weightCarrying the emotional load at home and why putting yourself first mattersManaging wanting all the things when calories are limitedUsing maintenance calories strategically during the holidaysWhat I actually do the day after a binge and what I do not recommendWhy one binge or one hard holiday does not erase your progressThis episode is about awareness, honesty and protecting the progress you have alSupport the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textThe holidays have a sneaky way of making weight loss harder than usual. In this episode, I'm talking about holiday sabotage, and that includes sabotage from other people and the sabotage we do to ourselves.As the season ramps up, weight loss can feel like it is being challenged from all sides. Family comments, food pushers, passive-aggressive coworkers, unsupportive partners, and people who think your body and your plate are open for discussion. Add old memories, emotional triggers, and holiday stress, and suddenly everything feels heavier than it should.In this episode, I break down what holiday sabotage really looks like and how to deal with it without blowing up your progress.In this episode, I cover: • What holiday sabotage actually looks like • The difference between sabotage and enabling • Why one-size-fits-all advice does not work when it comes to family and social dynamics • How emotional sabotage can be just as powerful as food • When it makes sense to speak up and when it is better to let it go • How sabotage from others can turn into self-sabotage • Why preparation matters more than perfection • How awareness can keep you out of the emotional eating spiralI also explain how to use my 3A Way system during the holidays: Awareness of what is coming Acknowledgement of how it feels Accountability for how you respondThe goal is not to have a perfect holiday season. The goal is to get through it without turning on yourself. Sometimes having a strategy is the strategy.If the holidays feel harder than you expected, you are not failing. You are human. Stop using guilt as a motivational tool and give yourself some breathing room.Thanks for watching. If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share. It really does help more than you know.I'll be back Wednesday with a brand new Weight Loss Wednesday episode answering your questions, so keep them coming.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textThe holidays can make weight loss feel ten times harder. Judgment from other people, constant food noise, baking traditions, grief, and pressure to “just eat because it's Christmas” all tend to show up at once.In this Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm answering real listener questions pulled from the vault that are just as relevant now as when they were first asked. This episode is about staying grounded through the holidays, setting quiet boundaries, and continuing forward without sabotaging yourself.In this video, I talk about:• Being judged no matter what you eat and why you cannot win with everyone• Why your weight loss is for you, not for relatives with opinions• Feeling discouraged this time of year and why food becomes emotional support• How to cope with low moods without turning food into the only answer• How to spot higher calorie foods when you cannot ask what is in everything• Holiday baking traditions and how to enjoy them without overdoing it• Why giving baked goods away can save both your progress and your sanity• Handling jealousy when someone close to you is losing weight faster• Weight loss medications, comparison, and staying in your own lane• Why slower weight loss often wins in the long run• Navigating the first holidays after losing someone you love• Creating new traditions while honoring the people who are gone• Avoiding hurt feelings without sacrificing your goals• Why saying less usually works better than explaining yourself• Dealing with family members who pressure you to “just eat”• What food noise really is and why it does not mean you are failing• Recognizing your wins even when food noise is loudThis episode is about protecting both your progress and your mental health during the holidays. You do not need to be perfect. You just need to keep going.If you have a question you would like answered in a future Weight Loss Wednesday, you can reach out through my website or on social media.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode I dive into part two of my holiday survival series. This stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year's can feel chaotic, emotional, and full of food that pushes every button you've got. So I'm sharing the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies that actually help you stay grounded instead of getting swept into the holiday eating vortex.I talk about the power of incentives and why giving yourself small rewards is not cheating. It's strategy. Whether it is a long soak in the tub or a quiet movie alone, those incentives can carry you through stressful family dinners or long holiday events.You'll hear me break down one of my biggest safety nets too. No grazing. No walking and chewing. No standing at the fridge door while grabbing bites. Getting food on a plate and being present with what you are eating is one of the best ways to stay satisfied and in control.I also walk you through navigating holiday triggers, from difficult relatives to happy memories to grief that sneaks up out of nowhere. I share how I am preparing for my first Christmas without my grandmother and how planning ahead makes a huge difference.Then we get into the mindset traps. The “I'll start after Christmas” trap. The “this is my last holiday before I get serious” trap. The “I already messed up so I might as well quit” trap. I help you see those patterns clearly so you can stop falling into them.Before wrapping up, I offer two tools you can use if the holiday week feels like a true emergency. Weekly calorie spacing, which I don't normally recommend but explain safely if you choose to use it, and going to maintenance calories for the week between Christmas and New Year's so you can enjoy the season without losing control.This episode is all about empowerment, calm, and clarity. You don't have to dread the holidays or feel like you're walking into a trap. You can enjoy Christmas, enjoy the people you love, and come out of it proud of the choices you made.Support the showLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm bringing back something I didn't think I'd be doing again: a holiday Ask Whatever. I found a bunch of your holiday questions, so we're doing a full festive Q&A.In this episode, I talk about:• How to track holiday meals when you can't measure anything• Alcohol over the holidays• What I eat at Christmas and how I handle holiday food• Managing cravings and feeling like you can't stop eating• Tips for night shift eating• How to stay motivated when you go home for the holidays• Handling people who comment on your weight• What to do when you don't know the calories in holiday food• Should you eat before a holiday party• Advice for staying in maintenance during the holidaysI'll be back next week with even more holiday questions. Keep trying, keep tracking, and don't give up. You've totally got this.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, I kick off the first part of my Surviving the Holidays series. With Thanksgiving landing this week and the rest of the season barreling toward us, I wanted to give you tools that help you stay grounded, keep your sanity, and protect your progress. The holidays can be exciting, stressful, emotional, nostalgic, overwhelming, or all of the above. Food is everywhere and so are the feelings that come with it. This episode is all about helping you get ahead of that instead of feeling steamrolled by it.I talk about how my own experience with holiday eating has changed since losing the weight and why the season feels so different now. Food is still a big part of the holidays for me, but learning how to be satisfied with less, both physically and emotionally, has made the season much less intimidating.I also get into how deeply the holidays are tied to stress, pressure, and memories, and how all of that affects your eating. I share the safety nets I use to cut down my December stress and explain why reducing stress earlier in the season can help you avoid the mindless eating that comes with overwhelm.We also talk about tracking during the holidays, even on the messy days. Going over your calories is not the same as going way over them, and the only way to see the difference is to keep tracking. This is where awareness comes in. If you have not listened to episode 12 on the 3A Way, I recommend going back to that one too.I wrap up with an important reminder about exercise. You do not earn your food with workouts, and trying to build in exercise to compensate for holiday eating is a losing strategy. Your body burns what it burns. That doesn't change because it's December.Part two of this Surviving the Holidays series comes out next Monday with more strategies and practical ways to fit those special holiday foods into your calorie budget without feeling deprived. I also have a brand new Weight Loss Wednesday up this week with more of your questions.If you need anything, you know where to find me. And if you are in the States, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this week's Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm tackling another round of your questions. I love these episodes because they let me answer the things you're genuinely struggling with in real time. Keep sending them in. They really do shape what this podcast becomes.I start with a question I know so many of us wrestle with: how to stop second-guessing the plan every time someone else has an opinion. Whether it's oats, keto, fasting or the latest shiny little diet gimmick, the noise never stops. I talk about why that noise is so loud, how diet culture keeps repackaging century-old nonsense, and why the simplest approach really is the one that works. Oatmeal isn't sabotaging you. Bacon and bubblegum aren't magic. Stick to the calories. That's the only thing that matters.From there, I jump into frozen meals. Yes, I eat them. Yes, some are healthy. And yes, some are absolutely not healthy, but also still delicious and easy. The beauty of them is the convenience and the accuracy. The calories are right there and that makes life so much easier on the days when you just need simple and doable.We also talk about the ten-day egg diet. I love eggs. I truly do. But eating just one food for ten days? Not my vibe. I explain why single-food diets aren't sustainable, why balance matters, and a little bit about my own digestive quirks that mean vegetables are a non-negotiable for me.Then I answer a really important question about tracking. Does logging your food help on your weight loss journey? Absolutely. I talk about why it works both practically and emotionally, and why I genuinely believe calorie tracking is the only real shortcut that exists in weight loss.There's also a thoughtful question from a pregnant listener about whether to keep working the plan during pregnancy and postpartum. I share my own experience with pregnancy, loss and nursing, and why I would personally focus on nutrient density and medical guidance rather than weight loss during that time.And finally, I answer a question about my new gratitude journal and how it fits into my daily routine. I talk about how it's separate from my regular journaling, why gratitude became such a huge part of my life after getting sick, and how it can actually influence a weight loss journey in some really Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm talking about something that has shaped my life in ways I didn't even understand until years later, something my husband calls an "environment of yes". After I got sick, Shahn made a conscious effort to surround me with as much positivity and choice as possible. He created yeses in a season of my life that had been nothing but no, and it changed everything for me.Today I'm pulling back the curtain a little to share what that looked like, why it mattered, and how you can use the same idea to make losing weight easier on yourself, especially when the process feels restrictive, frustrating, or draining.I walk through what recovery was really like: the physical and emotional toll, the identity crisis, the guilt, the grief, the monster thoughts in the mirror, and the weird contradiction of feeling overwhelmingly grateful and completely traumatized at the same time. I also talk about what it meant to rebuild my life after losing my autonomy for months, and how powerful it was when someone kept handing me small moments of yes.Then I connect it back to weight loss. Because weight loss can feel like an unending series of no's: no to food, no to comfort, no to old coping mechanisms, no to autopilot eating. And when we feel boxed in, restricted, and stripped of choice, we rebel. Diets count on that, but your success doesn't have to.Creating your own environment of yes helps you stick with hard things without feeling trapped. It might be saying yes to snacks you prepped ahead of time. Yes to a meal you planned for. Yes to a choice you get to make, not a rule someone else handed you. Yes to something that feels good when so much of this process feels hard.You can't escape the hard. But you can balance it. You can build pockets of positivity into your day so you don't burn out on the negative. Hard is hard and pain is pain, but the more yeses you give yourself, the more you'll be able to keep going.If you're feeling boxed in, restricted, frustrated, or fed up, this one is for you.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this tenth Weight Loss Wednesday episode, I'm answering your questions about navigating the final stretch of the year. The last quarter can feel intense, emotional, chaotic and tempting all at once, and I want to help you move through it with clarity instead of panic.I talk through everything from holiday body checking to seasonal darkness, guilt and shame spirals, maintenance expectations, and finding accountability without feeling boxed in. This is the season when mindset matters more than ever, and small adjustments can save you from a full derailment. In this episode, I cover:• Handling body checking and comparison at holiday gatheringsWhy your brain does it, why the mental picture you have of yourself is often wrong, and how to shift your focus back to your own progress instead of sizing yourself up beside cousin Susan.• Coping with fewer daylight hours and the mental slump that comes with itPractical strategies for energy, structure, calorie distribution, evening cravings and prepping snacks so the dark hours don't turn into grazing hours.• Avoiding guilt and shame after overindulgingHow to stop the spiral before it starts, the role of calorie management, and why forgiveness plus a concrete plan works better than beating yourself up.• Setting realistic expectations for holiday maintenanceHow to think about TDEE, tracking, salt-related weight fluctuations and fear around your first holidays at goal weight. Maintenance doesn't mean coasting, but it also doesn't mean panic.• Building accountability into your routine without feeling restrictedWhy restriction is individual, how to identify what it looks like for you, and small tactical shifts that can help you stay committed without feeling trapped.• A personal question about my hairYes, I talk about the pink. And the red. And the purple. And everything in between.If you're feeling the pressure of the last quarter, this episode gives you tools, reassurance and a plan. You don't need perfection to get through the holidays. You just need awareness, intention and a little strategy.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, I talk about something most people don't even realise is an option on a weight loss journey. We act like when things get hard, the only choices are to keep going or to give up. But there is a third option that can save your progress, protect your mental bandwidth, and stop you from falling back into that old start again cycle. I call it damage control mode.I explain what damage control actually looks like, why it's not the same as quitting, and why it's definitely not the same as starting again on Monday, in January, or on whatever random future date we like to convince ourselves is perfect. This isn't giving up. This is stepping back just enough to stop yourself from burning out and undoing all your progress.I walk through the mindset shift required to do this well, why being intentional is the key difference, and how to use damage control mode to maintain your weight when life is overwhelming. I also share how to work out your maintenance calories, what to track, and how this choice respects the effort you've already put in.If you've ever hit a wall and thought I can't keep doing this, this episode will show you how to pause without spiralling. Damage control mode keeps you moving forward, just in a different gear.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWelcome back to Weight Loss Wednesday. I cannot believe we are already on our ninth edition of this series. You keep sending in brilliant questions and I truly love answering them, so thank you. Keep them coming.Today I am digging into emotional eating, holiday baking strategies, how my program works for those using GLP1s, my go to calorie tracking app, and a fun question about my favourite fictional characters. A little mindset, a little practical strategy, a little geekery. The perfect Wednesday mix.In this episode, I cover:• Emotional eating without shame How to tell when it is time to comfort yourself with food versus when to take a more structured approach How to stay in control and build awareness Why the aim is not to eliminate emotional eating, but to evolve your relationship with it• Holiday baking decisions Should you bake? Hack recipes? Avoid it entirely? How to protect your progress and your peace this season Why hacked recipes can be an excellent tool rather than a punishment• GLP1s and my program Why the GLP1 can be a tool, not the entire solution How my program supports mindset, behaviour and food relationship transformation Why you still benefit from learning calorie awareness and emotional management• My favourite calorie tracking app The one I use, why I like it, and how I track now while maintaining• A fun wrap up My favourite fictional characters and superheroes Spoiler: I'm team Buffy, alwaysKey takeaways• Awareness is the most powerful tool when navigating emotional eating • You do not have to choose between indulgent treats and hacked treats at the holidays • Weight loss tools only work long term when paired with mindset work • Progress over perfection, always • Small shifts in habits count, so celebrate themWant to submit a question?You can submit your Weight Loss Wednesday questions at disruptingobesity.com, or send them to me on Instagram. I love hearing from you.See you next week.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode I am talking about what to do when you feel stuck, flat, or like you have lost your footing a little bit in your weight loss journey. This is not about starting over. I am not interested in the start stop cycle and I know you're not either. This is about refreshing your approach, clearing the mental clutter, and getting grounded again so that you can keep going.Sometimes we hit a point where it feels harder than it should. We feel like we are doing the right things but the scale is not moving or our momentum has dipped. It happens. It's normal. It does not mean you have failed or that you need to scrap everything. It simply means it is time to reset your basics, tighten your foundation, and remind yourself of what actually works.In this episode, I walk through the practical checks I do when I need a refresh, the mindset shifts that help me stay in forward motion, and how to keep this feeling temporary instead of turning it into a restart.In this episode I cover:Why a refresh is not a restartChecking your TDEE and app settings for accuracyWhen to move from eyeballing to measuringSpread, sprinkle, pour foods and how they creep up fastLetting yourself have the food you love without restrictionWater intake and why it still mattersStaying present and mindful with your foodHow to manage the mental and emotional side when it feels toughThe reminder that this only lasts if you stop tryingLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this week's Weight Loss Wednesday, I'm answering your questions about some of the most common challenges on the journey, from feeling shame around tracking to the pressure to get your macros just right.I talk about how to handle the guilt that can come with calorie tracking, why it's so important to see the truth instead of avoiding it, and how to stop the exhausting cycle of starting and stopping.I also explain why I believe calorie awareness matters more than macro math, what really causes weight regain, and how my 500-calorie deficit approach kept me on track during both of my major weight loss phases.Other questions this week include the difference between secondary and type 2 diabetes, and whether I've had loose skin removal surgery after my weight loss.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textLet's talk about surviving one of the most tempting holidays of the year. With candy, chips, and treats everywhere you look, Halloween can easily throw off your rhythm. This episode is all about strategies that help you enjoy the holiday without losing control, feeling guilty, or dragging regret into the rest of the last quarter.I explain why our sense of urgency around Halloween candy doesn't make sense anymore, and how to quiet the food noise by reminding yourself that candy isn't rare or off limits. I share practical tips for planning ahead, managing temptation, and staying accountable through the week of Halloween.From choosing candy you don't even like to setting an exit strategy for leftovers, I'm giving you concrete tools to help you get through the day feeling proud instead of panicked.In this episode:Why candy feels “special” when it really isn'tHow to quiet the food noise around seasonal treatsSetting boundaries and plans before Halloween hitsChoosing candy you don't likeDonating, giving away, or tossing leftoversHow to recognise self-sabotage during the holidaysMindful eating with candy you loveAvoiding guilt that spills into Thanksgiving and ChristmasTracking small wins year over yearLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday, Charlotte answers some of your most common and most real questions about weight loss, sustainability, and those tricky day-to-day choices.In this episode:Intermittent fasting and coffee creamer Does a splash (or a glug) of creamer ruin your fast? Charlotte breaks down the technical vs. practical answers, why calories can't tell time, and why your morning ritual might be more important than the rulebook.What to do if you've already made drastic calorie cuts If you've started your weight loss with a big sweeping change, Charlotte explains how to move forward without going backward, how to ease off the pressure, and why grace and neutrality matter.Why some people get weird when you lose weight Friendships and family dynamics can shift when your body changes. Charlotte shares why this happens, why it's not about you, and why their reactions reveal more about them than you.Do shake plates actually work? They've been around for over a century, but does standing on a vibrating platform shake the fat off? Water intake during her weight loss How much water she actually drank, what she learned after, and why hydration was more about loose skin than health halos.This week's personal question If Charlotte could have any superpower, what would it be? Hint: it's not flying into burning buildings.
Send us a textIn this fourth and final instalment of the Weight Loss Nevers series, Charlotte wraps up with two powerful reminders to help you stay grounded in your journey. These last two “nevers” are some of the most common traps people fall into when trying to lose weight, and learning to avoid them can make all the difference in building momentum that actually lasts.Key PointsNever set unrealistic goals Setting extreme targets may feel motivating at first, but it can quickly set you up for disappointment. Charlotte breaks down why “possible” and “plausible” are two different things and why understanding that difference can protect your motivation and self-trust.Never beat yourself up Self-criticism doesn't make change happen faster. In fact, it often stalls progress. Charlotte shares how shifting your self-talk, even in small, believable steps, can help you stay consistent and resilient.Why It MattersSetting unrealistic timelines can lead to feeling like you've failed even when you're making incredible progress.Managing expectations and celebrating small wins creates sustainable momentum.Learning to interrupt negative self-talk with facts helps you build a healthier relationship with food and yourself.Episode HighlightsWhy unrealistic timelines sabotage long-term progressHow to use “possible vs plausible” as a filter for your goalsWhat to do when you catch yourself beating yourself upHow small mindset shifts compound over timeLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this Weight Loss Wednesday, Charlotte answers more listener questions about everything from loose skin to sweeteners. She gets into the mindset shifts that make weight loss sustainable, the math behind TDEE, and why the slow-cooked frog might just be your new favourite metaphor.In this episode:How much control we really have over loose skin (and what actually helps)Why self-loathing after yo-yo dieting is a spiral that can be interruptedWhat happens to your TDEE as you lose weight and how to make the transition easierThe “slow-cooked frog” strategy for calorie reductionA realistic take on artificial sweeteners and low-fat productsA personal question about pets (and why the answer involves three little boys and no lizards)Key takeaways:Genetics play a major role in loose skin, but losing slowly, staying hydrated, and moisturising can help.Self-loathing is unproductive. It's aimed at a past version of you that no longer exists.Adjusting your calorie intake gradually is far more sustainable than big cuts.Sweeteners and low-fat products can be useful tools, not villains.Weight loss is hard, but it doesn't have to be miserable.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, Charlotte continues her “Weight Loss Nevers” series with numbers 7, 8, and 9 — three more things you should never do when trying to lose weight.She starts with the idea of never eating when you're not hungry, digging into how emotional hunger, boredom, and habit can all blur the lines between needing to eat and wanting to eat. Charlotte explains how awareness develops in stages, and how learning to pause and ask questions helps you take control of your choices.Next, she covers why you should never eat food you don't like. She challenges the idea that weight loss means eating “healthy” foods you hate, and reminds listeners that sustainability comes from enjoying what you eat while still making nutrient-dense choices.Finally, Charlotte closes with why you should never only focus on the long game. Big goals are motivating, but they can also feel overwhelming. She shares how smaller milestones and everyday wins help you stay consistent, confident, and focused on lasting progress.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, Charlotte answers more listener questions for another round of Weight Loss Wednesday. She talks about when to recalculate your TDEE, explains what JLOI really means, and responds to a heartfelt question from a parent trying to help their adult child lose weight.She also opens up about why she doesn't do meal plans, what happens when someone else tries to “fix” your weight for you, and shares the truth about how much she's actually made from her viral reels on social media.In this episode:How often to recalculate your TDEEThe real meaning behind JLOIWhy you can't lose weight for someone elseWhy Charlotte doesn't do meal plansThe truth about what influencers actually earnThis one is a mix of humour, honesty, and perspective. It's a reminder that real progress happens when you focus on what's sustainable and stop trying to make it perfect.New episodes drop every Monday and Wednesday. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss anything.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe're back with Part Two of the Weight Loss Nevers series, and this week Charlotte unpacks Nevers 4 through 6, three simple rules that quietly change everything about how you eat, think, and treat yourself.Never #4 – Never eat with full hands If your hands are still holding your food (or your phone) while you chew, you're not really present. Charlotte explains how putting the fork down between bites slows your pace, helps you notice fullness, and builds self-trust around food.Never #5 – Never eat on the run Mindfulness and presence aren't the same thing. This one focuses on the mental side of eating, the inner dialogue that happens while you eat. Charlotte talks about noticing the thoughts you have about food and about yourself, and how questioning those stories helps you break the old patterns that keep you stuck.Never #6 – Never compare your wins Comparing progress steals your joy and your motivation. Whether you've lost five pounds or fifty, your pace and your path are yours. Charlotte shows why protecting your own wins matters more than matching anyone else's.If you're ready to slow down, tune in, and build real self-trust, this episode will help you see how small actions add up to lasting change.
Send us a textOn this week's Weight Loss Wednesday I'm answering 5 questions. We're taking a look at:PlateausMacro TrackingEating WindowsSubstitutions and Recipe BuildingA slightly snide question about yours trulyLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe're kicking off a brand new series: the Weight Loss Nevers.Most of the time you hear about what you should do to lose weight. But in this series, I'm breaking down the things you should NEVER do if you want your weight loss to last. These are the traps, the shortcuts, and the self-sabotage patterns that only make things harder.In this episode, I share the first three “nevers”:Never weigh yourself more than once a week. Daily weigh-ins will mess with your head, drive you crazy, and push you toward giving up. Once a week is plenty.Never go so restrictive you can't sustain it. If your deficit or food rules are too extreme, you're setting yourself up to fail. Sustainable weight loss comes from incremental change, not punishment.Never lose sight of your goal. Big goals matter, but so do the small “micro-goals” that keep you moving forward when the daily grind feels overwhelming.This episode is about shifting focus away from diet-industry punishment and towards realistic, sustainable strategies. It's about learning to work with yourself instead of against yourself.What you'll learn in this episode:Why weighing daily makes the scale your enemy instead of your toolThe difference between a healthy calorie deficit and an unsustainable oneHow to break big weight loss goals into motivating micro-goalsWhy deprivation only leads to overeating (and why you don't need to punish yourself to lose weight)If you've been stuck in the cycle of extremes - weighing too often, cutting out too much, or losing sight of why you started - this episode will give you a clear, compassionate reset.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textI'm answering 4 of your questions this week:What do you do when you reach your calorie goal for the day, but it is early in the day and you are still hungry (or anticipating hunger later in the day)? When you were at 338 pounds what was your calorie intake when you started dieting that worked? What about the sugar? Where do you get all your fabulous earrings?Don't forget to send me your questions too!Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textNobody wants to think about it yet, but the last quarter of the year is almost here and if you want to stay on track with your weight loss goals, it's time to get ready.In this episode, I'm talking about why the last three months of the year are such a slippery slope, how the holiday season sets the tone for the next year, and what you can do right now to make sure you're not spending January, February, and March just playing catch-up.We'll get into:Why the “f%&k it” mindset over the holidays only creates more work for you laterHow the last quarter impacts not just your weight, but your mindset and emotional healthThe role of predictable triggers: food, people, parties, and even happy memoriesHow to create Safety Nets instead of permission slipsPractical calorie management strategies, including when to eat at maintenance instead of pushing for a deficitWhy you should enjoy your favourite foods instead of filling up on “meh” caloriesSimple, concrete tips to help you get through the season without spirallingThe last quarter isn't just about surviving Christmas dinner — it's about setting yourself up so that the new year feels like a fresh start, not a punishment.This year can be different. This can be your best last quarter yet.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textNine years ago this month, I made a promise. Not a bargain for my life, but a promise to make my second chance worth something.We're coming off my longest series ever, the 101 Weight Loss Truths, and the response has been incredible. That series started as one episode and turned into eighteen, and now I'm making the full list available to anyone who wants it, for free.But when the series ended, I wasn't sure what to do next. Normally I'd go to an Ask Whatever episode, but those have shifted to Wednesdays with the launch of Weight Loss Wednesday. That means I had to step out without my usual safety net and talk about something bigger.In this episode, I share the story of the promise I made during my five months in the hospital, and how that moment shaped everything I've built since then. From losing the regain, to surviving catastrophic illness, to creating this podcast, my cookbooks, workbooks, and the Flamingo Forum community.It wasn't survivor's guilt. It was purpose. The promise wasn't about surviving. It was about doing something with survival. About changing the conversation around weight loss and creating a safe space for women to do it.That promise is why I show up every week. It's why I built a private platform, why I answer your questions, and why I keep pushing to make this work as helpful and accessible as possible.If you want to hear the story behind it all, this is the episode.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWelcome to my brand new series: Weight Loss WednesdaysEvery week I'm answering your questions about weight loss and from time to time I'll answer questions about myself.This week's questions are:Do you think hormones can affect weight loss?What are you reading right now and what are some of your all-time favourite books?How do you pick yourself up when facing rejection again and again? Rejection in the form of career, love, relationships. How do you keep your health plan on track when you're facing that? If you'd like me to answer one of your questions you can send them in here: https://www.disruptingobesity.com/the-podcastLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe made it. This is the final episode in the 101 Weight Loss Truths series. After 18 episodes, we've come to the end, and these last three truths are the ones that mean the most to me.Here's what I cover in this episode:99. Have a singular focus and accept that you don't have a choice When I was fighting for my life in a hospital bed, I didn't have the luxury of options. I had to focus. And the truth is, that same kind of clarity is what helped me lose over 200 pounds, and then over a hundred. In this segment, I talk about what it really means to narrow your focus and stop giving yourself a back door to escape through.100. There is no backward, only forward This was the hardest one to record. It's something I used as a lifeline during my recovery and something I still rely on now. When you're trying to change your life, you can't keep looking over your shoulder. You've got to deal with where you are now and figure out what to do next. The past matters, but it doesn't get to decide your future.101. You've totally got this I say it every week, and I mean it every time. Whether you believe in yourself or not, I believe in you. You can do this, even if it's hard, even if you've failed before, even if you're not sure where to begin. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.Thank you for coming with me through all 101 truths. This series might be over, but your journey is just getting started.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe're in the home stretch of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series with part seventeen. I'm breaking down four more powerful truths that get right to the heart of sustainable, long-term weight loss.Here's what we cover this week:95. There's no place for perfect in weight loss Trying to be perfect with your eating, tracking, or mindset might sound like commitment, but it's actually just self-sabotage in disguise. I talk about how perfectionism kept me stuck for years and why dropping the expectation of doing it "right" all the time was one of the most freeing things I've ever done.96. Breed. Build. Become. This is one of the core concepts from inside my program. I explain what it means to breed new habits, build them up through repetition, and become the person who just does them. If you've ever had a habit crumble like a sandcastle at high tide, this one's for you.97. Keep your eyes on your own scale Comparison will wreck your momentum faster than any dessert ever could. I walk through what it really costs when we compare our weight loss to others, and why it's so important to stay focused on your own journey instead of someone else's highlight reel.98. Consistency not intensity Intensity feels sexy. Consistency actually works. If you're tired of starting over every Monday, this truth might be what helps you finally stop. I explain why sustainable weight loss demands a long game approach, and why you need to be able to keep going far more than you need to go hard.Next week, I'll be back with the final three truths. They're big ones. And yes, there's a decent chance I'm going to cry.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe're officially in part sixteen of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series, and in this episode, I'm walking you through five of the biggest, most foundational truths of the entire list.This one isn't just about food. It's about your relationship with food. Because let's be honest, it's never just about the calories or the macros. It's about your habits, your patterns, your triggers, your nostalgia, your rituals, and your Gladyses.Here's what we're covering today:WLT 90: What You Eat Matters Not just for your body, but for your heart, your memories, your grief, your cravings, and your comfort. It's about calories and connection.WLT 91: Who You Eat With Matters Even if it's just you and your inner Gladys. People, past or present, impact our choices in ways we don't always realise.WLT 92: When You Eat Matters Calories don't tell time, but your brain and your habits sure do. This one is about timing, triggers, and figuring out what works for you.WLT 93: Where You Eat Matters From the car to the couch to the fridge door, your environment has more influence than you think. If you've ever inhaled snacks standing in your kitchen, this one will hit home.WLT 94: How You Eat Matters Fast? Distracted? Ritualistic? Guilty? Comforted? However you do it, your method matters. And it tells you a lot more than you think.I also share a few of my personal weird food quirks (yes, including the hot dog thing) and why I still keep some of them around, but with boundaries. These five truths make up a huge part of the foundation of my 53-week program, and they're part of what helped me rebuild my relationship with food from the ground up.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm digging into Truths 85 to 89 of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series. Five more uncomfortable but important truths that can change the way you think about weight loss.Here's what I cover:85 – You can lose weight for whatever reason you wantNo, really. You don't need a Gladys-approved noble cause to justify it. If it's about your jeans, your confidence, or your desire for a thigh gap, go ahead and want that. Your reason is valid.86 – Loose skin happens but it's better than the alternativeLet's stop pretending this isn't part of the conversation. Yes, loose skin is real. Yes, it can be frustrating. But I promise you, it's better than the complications of carrying excess weight. I'd never trade my loose skin for the weight I used to carry.87 – Safety nets help you soarRules make us rebel. Safety nets help us fly. I explain how reframing your weight loss ‘rules' as supportive safety nets gives you freedom instead of resistance. I'm talking practical examples, from eating with the fridge open to meal prepping after stressful phone calls.88 – Meet yourself where you areYou can't jump off at the 1200 calorie stop if your train isn't there. This one's all about honesty. Real progress starts with knowing where you actually are, not where you wish you were. No more unrealistic overhauls. Just small, honest, sustainable steps.89 – Tracking a binge is always better than not tracking itThis one's tough but it's powerful. Avoiding the number doesn't make the binge disappear. It just lets guilt and shame spiral out of control. You need a baseline, and you need data. You can't do better next time if you don't even know what “better” looks like.This episode is a mindset shaker so brace yourself, Gladys.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm walking you through Truths 81 to 84 in our ongoing series of 101 Weight Loss Truths. These four truths are connected by something a lot deeper than food or scales, they're about awareness, intention, and how you see yourself.Here's what I cover in this episode:
Send us a textIn this episode, I'm digging into Weight Loss Truths 77 through 80 and this one's for anyone who's ever talked down to themselves over a slice of pizza or who thinks Monday is the only day that counts.Here's what I cover in this episode:77. You have to change the way you talk to yourself about food If the words “cheat,” “treat,” or “junk” are in heavy rotation, this one's for you. Language matters. The way you talk to yourself about food is often just a mirror of how you talk to yourself in general and I want to help you spot it and shift it.78. You have to change the way you think about food If pizza still feels like a moral failing and kale feels like penance, we need to talk. You're not going to get anywhere sustainable if your thoughts around food are still swinging between punishment and reward. I'm not aiming for food euphoria here I just want you to get to food neutrality.79. Weigh yourself once a week Yes, I said it. Once. A. Week. Not daily. Not “whenever you feel curious.” The scale can help or it can destroy your motivation, depending on how often you're stepping on it.80. Do it on a Wednesday Wednesdays don't carry the emotional baggage that Mondays do, and they give your body time to recover from weekend sodium overload. It's the most emotionally and physiologically neutral day of the week so let's give poor little Monday a break and make Wednesday your weigh-in day.This episode is all about self-talk, mindset, and finding a rhythm that actually works for you — without letting food or the scale ruin your week.Listen to this episode if:You're caught in a guilt/shame spiral with foodYou weigh yourself constantly and feel discouragedYou still think of food as “good” or “bad”You want a more sustainable (and sane) way to approach weight lossMentioned in this episode:Why cheat day language is so dangerousThe importance of food neutralityMy own experience giving the scale to my mother-in-law (yes, really)Why salt might be lying to you on Monday morningsIf you've been blaming pizza or the scale for your setbacks, this episode iLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textTruths 73–76: 73. We All Self-Sabotage 74. The Only Way to Make It Stop Is to Keep Going 75. Nobody Loses Weight in a Straight Line 76. There Are No Fat Absorbing FoodsThis one goes deep and a little sideways.I'm diving into self-sabotage—why we all do it, how sneaky it can be, and what it looks like when you're the one putting the donuts in the cart or making that “harmless” call to your mother you know is going to end in chips and chaos.Then I talk about the one truth that nobody wants to hear but everybody needs: the only way to make it stop is to keep going. You want the noise to quiet down? You want the weight loss spiral to end? You have to push through it. Because stopping just brings the pain right back.We also get into the reality that nobody loses weight in a straight line. Not even the Gladyses. It's bumpy. It's annoying. It's normal. And yes, sometimes the scale is rude. We're not shocked.And finally? There are no fat-absorbing foods. Sorry. No soup, no rice, no magical tea is going to soak up your chips and send them to calorie purgatory. That's not a thing. Not even a little bit.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textTruths 69–72: 69. Everything is Relative, Especially Weight Loss 70. Your Hands Should Be Empty When You Chew 71. Dogs Don't Cluck 72. You Don't Have to Focus on MacrosThis one's packed.I'm diving into four more weight loss truths—and they might hit close to home. We're talking about why “a lot” of food is completely relative, why putting your taco down matters more than you think, how asking someone to respect your boundaries (when they never have) might actually be self-sabotage, and why tracking macros is optional no matter what Gladys says.These are mindset-shifting truths that can help you stop spinning your wheels and start making changes that actually stick.Come for the taco talk, stay for the dog metaphors—and maybe let yourself off the macro hook while you're at it.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textThis is part 10 in the 101 Weight Loss Truths series, and today's truths cover everything from hydration and language to shame and self-kindness.In this episode: 64. Water helps just as much as everybody says it does 65. Gladys is as Gladys does 66. Cheat days are a very, very bad idea 67. Feeling bad about myself never stopped me from eating 68. Feeling good about myself has stopped me more times than I can countI talks about the emotional impact of cheat days, the truth about motivation, and how feeling good—not bad—actually helps stop overeating. I also breaks down the “Gladys” mindset and why water really does matter (even if you're tired of hearing about it).Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe're back in the 101 Weight Loss Truths series — and this week we're tackling four big ones that can make or break your progress.In this episode:✅ WLT #60: The 20 Minute Rule It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain it's full. Learn how this changed my entire weight loss journey and why it can change yours too.✅ WLT #61: Stop Adding Fitness Tracker Calories Back Fitness tracker accuracy is a hot mess. Here's why adding those "burned" calories back is likely sabotaging your deficit.✅ WLT #62: Experimenting With Food is a Good Idea Be brave and try new foods — it's part of changing your relationship with food, even if not every experiment is a winner.✅ WLT #63: Don't Eat Foods You Don't Like Here's why forcing yourself to eat foods you can't stand just leads to overeating later. Permission to stop the avocado toast misery granted.We'll also talk about:How guilt and shame sabotage your eating patternsWhy slowing down is one of the most powerful weight loss toolsThe truth about calorie burn and entitlement eatingThe importance of flexibility and satisfaction in what you eatIf this is helping you, make sure to subscribe and check out the full 101 Weight Loss Truths series.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe are back with the next instalment of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series. Today we are covering WLTs 57 to 59, and I promise, this is one episode you do not want to skip.Here is what we are diving into:WLT 57: You are going to want some of your fat clothesWLT 58: You are going to want the picturesWLT 59: You are going to want the measurementsI know these three sound uncomfortable. In fact, they are probably three of the scariest steps on your journey. But they are also three of the most motivating, practical tools you can use to track progress and stay connected to what you are achieving.This is not about shame. It is about building trust with yourself and giving yourself concrete proof that your efforts are working, even when the scale is not telling the whole story.In this episode, I will share:Why keeping a few of your old clothes can help combat body dysmorphia and fuel your motivationWhy taking progress pictures (even when you are terrified) is a gift to your future selfWhy measurements, though scary, give you the most precise feedback on your progressHow to gamify these tools and make them work for youHow I use these tools in my own journey, and why I wish I had embraced them even soonerLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: Sustainable 7• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe are continuing our 101 Weight Loss Truths series, and today we are diving into some deeply important truths that will help shift your mindset around eating and your ability to move forward.Here is what we are covering in this episode:WLT 54: You have to be present with your foodWLT 55: You have to be mindful with your foodWLT 56: It does not matter how many times you have tried to lose weight beforeYou will learn the key difference between being present with your food and being mindful with your food. They are not the same thing, and both matter if you are trying to rebuild your relationship with food and with yourself.I will also share why it does not matter how many times you have tried before, or how many times you feel like you have failed. You absolutely can lose the weight, no matter how discouraged you feel right now.This episode is all about shifting out of shame and into trust with yourself. I will also share some personal stories, including moments from my own journey where I felt completely defeated and certain that I could not do this. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. And so are you.If you need a boost today, or if you are stuck in the mindset of "I can't do this," this episode is for you.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWe are back with the sixth instalment of the 101 Weight Loss Truths series. Today we are covering WLTs 50 to 53, and this is a really practical, foundational episode.Here is what we are diving into:WLT 50: Spread, Sprinkle, PourWLT 51: Control Your VehiclesWLT 52: Food Can Be Healthy Without Being HelpfulWLT 53: The 3A WayIf you have been with me for a while, you will know Spread, Sprinkle, Pour is one of my all-time favourite concepts because it is the easiest way to start making small, incremental, but meaningful changes to your eating.You will also hear why controlling your vehicles (the foods that deliver other foods to your mouth) is a game-changer, why "healthy" does not always mean "helpful" when you are trying to lose weight, and why the 3A Way (Awareness, Acknowledgement, Accountability) is one of the most powerful tools you can apply to any part of your journey.In this episode, I also talk about my free Spread, Sprinkle, Pour webinar and worksheets, which can help you implement these ideas right away. You will find the link below.If you are new to my world, or if you are looking for an accessible, realistic way to start making changes without flipping your life upside down, this episode will help.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWelcome back to Part 5 of my ongoing series, 101 Weight Loss Truths. This episode covers WLTs 43-49, Gladys triggers, and uncomfortable facts that the diet industry doesn't want you to hear. From calorie tracking and detox myths to carbs, fruit, artificial sweeteners, and why no, your waist trainer isn't doing a damn thing.If you've ever felt guilty about eating potatoes or second-guessed your Diet Coke, this one's for you.In this episode, I cover:Why calorie tracking is the only real shortcutThe emotional damage of failing fadsThe truth about detoxes, teas, waist trainers & other nonsenseWhy carbs, fruit, and processed foods are not the enemyHow diet culture tricks you into blaming yourselfAnd why you absolutely can't spot-reduce fatIf you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a review. It really helps the podcast reach more women and makes it easier for others to feel a little less alone on their journey.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up - free Spread Sprinkle Pour worksheets WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textThis week on the podcast, we're continuing with my series on 101 Weight Loss Truths! In this stretch, these truths are all about mindset, measurement, and motivation. From the emotional power of non-scale victories, to the importance of managing your expectations, I'm diving into the mental shifts that keep real, lasting weight loss moving forward. These truths are essential if you've ever felt frustrated by slow progress or discouraged by unrealistic goals, because we've all been there! Tune in to hear more on: • Why non-scale victories (NSVs) matter just as much, and sometimes more, than the number on the scale. • How a mental NSV, like leaving food on your plate, can be as transformational as losing pounds. • The difference between realistic and unrealistic goals, and why “possible” isn't the same as “plausible.” • Why setting too-high goals may secretly be a form of self-sabotage. • How managing expectations helps you avoid burnout and disappointment. • Why weight loss is a psychological and emotional journey, not just a physical one. • How small, incremental changes are the key to evolving into the person you want to be.We all want results, but what keeps us going is how we feel while we're doing the work. I hope these truths will help you stay the course, keep showing up, and trust that steady change is what really lasts. Remember: keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this next episode of Disrupting Obesity, I'm continuing with my 101 Weight Loss Truths series, sharing the next powerful set of truths that helped me lose over 200 pounds naturally. These aren't just strategies, they're foundational shifts in mindset that can change the way we think about food, tracking, and ourselves. This week's truths get real about measurement, goals, and one of the biggest things I've ever had to learn about my relationship with food. Listen in to hear more about: • Why calling food a “treat” or a “cheat” creates emotional baggage that holds you back. • What to do if you're tracking everything, but the scale still isn't moving. • The truth about your TDEE and why your maintenance calories may not be what you think. • Why micro goals matter just as much as big milestone goals, and how they build momentum. • The concept of “little wins” and how they create the mindset you need to sustain change. • The most important truth I teach and why it changed everything for me • Why you need more than just a meal plan to make real, lasting weight loss stick.I hope you know that you can change your life one small shift at a time and I'm right here to support you on this journey! As always, keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textIn this next episode of Disrupting Obesity, we're continuing our deep dive into the 101 Weight Loss Truths I know to be true from my own journey of losing 200 pounds. If you joined me last week, you know we tackled the first 20, and this time we're pushing forward to uncover more of the real, raw truths about what it takes to finally take back control of your weight and relationship with food. From understanding the role of exercise (or lack thereof), to the mindset shifts that can make or break your progress, this episode is all about breaking down myths and empowering you with the knowledge that it is possible to change your life, one truth at a time.Listen in to hear more about:• Why you don't have to exercise to lose weight and how that mindset shift can remove a major barrier.• The myth about and why eating at night doesn't ruin your progress.• How focusing too much on food itself can actually distract you from the real work of weight loss.• Emotional eating is more than just sadness, and how joy and celebration can be triggers too.• Why liquid calorie, like smoothies, might be sabotaging your progress more than you think.• The importance of awareness and how you can't change what you can't see.I'm breaking down these truths with honesty and practicality because I've been there, and I want you to succeed too. It's not easy, but it's possible, and you have the strength to do it. So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this.Episodes Mentioned:• 040 Stop Exercising to Lose Weight• 009 Don't Exercise to Lose WeightLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWelcome back to Disrupting Obesity! In this special 101st episode, I'm breaking down 101 things I know are true about weight loss. From the reality of losing 200 pounds myself, to why sustainable change requires small, incremental steps, we're diving into the hard truths of extreme weight loss AND the mindset shifts that make it possible. I'm sharing what works, what doesn't, and the lessons I wish I'd known when I started. This isn't a polished list, but it's real, raw and unfiltered, just like the journey itself!Listen in to hear more about:• The reality that weight loss is hard no matter how much you have to lose, but why it's different when you have to lose a lot. • How losing 200 pounds was harder than surviving a car accident.• Why sustainable weight loss takes time and patience.• Understanding that losing 100 pounds isn't the same as losing 10 pounds 10 times.• How people's compassion seems to disappear after a certain amount of weight loss, and why that can be so isolating. • The fact that you can lose weight eating whatever you want, as long as you're in a calorie deficit.• Why calories don't know what time it is: eating at night won't ruin your progress.I'm sharing these truths because I've been there, and I want to make it easier for you to navigate this time. It's not easy, but it's worth it, and understanding these hard truths might make your path just a little bit straighter. Make sure you check out my website, disruptingobesity.com and submit your questions for future Ask Whatever episodes! Keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this.Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community Flamingo Forum! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutube...
Send us a textWelcome back to Disrupting Obesity, and the 100th episode of this podcast! Today I'm sharing the story behind the story. What really happened when I got sick, what I remember, what I don't, and why I knew I had to do something with my second chance. I talk about the physical toll of being in the hospital for five months, what it felt like to be separated from my kids, and how this whole podcast started from a need to help, because I didn't see anyone else saying the things I needed to hear when I weighed 338 pounds. Tune into this one to hear more about:• What necrotizing pancreatitis is, and why it nearly killed me.• How a pioneering doctor saved my life, and why I remember every second.• Why obesity made everything harder, and what people don't talk about.• The raw emotional pain of missing my kids while fighting to stay alive.• The mindset that got me through recovery and helped me keep going.• What happened when I released episode 21 from a hospital bed.• How I went from 400 followers to 205,000, and why I still won't run ads.• Why connection matters more than anything, and how the Flamingo Forum brought it back.This episode is about turning unimaginable pain into purpose, and reminding you that no matter how far you feel from your goal, it's not too late. So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this.Episode Mentioned:Episode 21Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook...
Send us a textIn this special 99th episode of Disrupting Obesity, I'm taking a step back from our usual format to share a behind-the-scenes look at what really comes up inside the Flamingo Forum. From breakthrough coaching moments to key mindset shifts, we're diving deep into the real-world tools that help transform your relationship with food. This episode explores the difference between healthy and helpful, why calorie counting isn't the enemy, and how small, sustainable changes like understanding food "vehicles" and using safety nets instead of rigid rules, can create a lasting, realistic approach to weight loss without the overwhelm of restriction. Listen in to hear more on:• Why safety nets work better than rules when it comes to food habits.• The science of the “20-minute rule” and how it helped me let go of guilt.• How we've been taught to fear hunger, and why that messaging is broken.• The truth about emotional hunger and how to manage it.• How to mentally bounce back from a binge day with data, not shame.• The difference between “good” vs. “helpful” foods, and why moralizing food needs to stop.• Vehicle hacking: the art of saving hundreds of calories without sacrificing what you love.• Why slow, manageable changes can help you finally keep the weight off.Food isn't the enemy. Neither are you. If you've ever felt stuck between diet culture and emotional eating, this episode is your reminder that there is a way to build trust with your body again, and that starts by shifting the tools you use. As always: keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated and don't give up. You've totally got this!Episode Mentioned:089 A Look InsideLooking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook...
Send us a textFor today's episode, I was prompted by a request from my Flamingo Forum to speak on gratitude, and with the upcoming milestone of my 100th episode, I thought it was fitting to explore the complex relationship between gratitude and weight loss. Especially with how these two things are more connected than you might think. Gratitude isn't always shiny or simple. Sometimes it's overwhelming, messy, and tied up in feelings of worthiness. Learning how to actively feel grateful, can be a powerful tool on your journey, especially when it comes to sustainable weight loss. Tune in to hear more about:• Why holding the “high card” in trauma can feel isolating, and how I try not to marginalize others' experiences.• The emotional aftermath of returning home after five months in the hospital.• How gratitude can become a grounding force, even in the chaos.• What “making it worth it” really looks like.• Why small wins, like less mayo or fewer cookies, matter and how they add up.• How to feel grateful to yourself for better choices, not just to others.• Using gratitude as a lifeline when weight loss feels frustrating or impossible.• The difference between sweeping big changes and the quiet power of small, consistent ones.Gratitude isn't just for the good days, it's for the hard ones too. It's one of the most overlooked tools in losing weight and I hope this episode can bring you inspiration and fresh perspective. Let's talk about how to use gratitude to our advantage! So keep trying, keep tracking, don't be intimidated, and don't give up. You've totally got this!Looking for help on your weight loss journey? I've created a couple of resources:• My NEW Membership Community! Join HERE: https://charlotte-skanes.mykajabi.com/disruptor-our-community• My Immersive Weight Loss Experience: The Program• My Cookbook 'Disruptor'• Free Guide ‘Getting Started for the Last Time'• Weight Loss Workbook Disruptor, find anywhere in the world on Amazon by searching “Disruptor Charlotte Skanes”•Get Started For The Last Time LIVE Webinar Replay Sign-Up WebsiteInstagramYoutubeFacebook...
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