What If You’re Not Stuck… You’re Just Afraid to Move On? - (230)
—- Join The Guild - CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE—What If You’re Not Stuck… You’re Just Afraid to Move On?You’re not broken. You’re not trapped. You’re just standing at the edge of change — and fear is whispering that you’re not ready.In this episode, Chris breaks down why so many people mistake fear for stuckness and how that illusion keeps them clinging to the very things holding them back. You’ll learn how to recognize when fear is trying to protect you, how to move through it, and why real transformation always begins the moment you let go.In this episode: • Why fear disguises itself as “stuck” • The difference between restriction and release • How to find freedom on the other side of fear • Practical steps to start letting go — for realIf you’ve ever said “I just can’t move forward,” this episode will help you see the truth behind that feeling and finally start walking toward the life you want.
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Why Discipline Might Be Your Downfall - (229)
—- Join The Guild - CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE—Understanding Emotional Eating: Key Insights and Strategies for Lasting Weight LossIn this episode of the Becoming Them Podcast, host Chris Terrell shares his journey of losing 125 pounds and breaks down the key elements that lead to permanent, meaningful, and lasting changes in weight loss. Chris emphasizes the importance of modifying habits, routines, belief systems, community, and environment, and delves into the often overlooked aspect of emotional eating. He explains psychological reactance and how perceptions of control impact our eating behaviors. He also discusses the significance of understanding emotional cues and countering them with mindful practices. Chris shares insights from the book 'Eight Keys to Ending Emotional Eating' and announces plans for an intensive one-on-one coaching program. This episode is a deep dive into the underlying causes of emotional eating and offers practical strategies for achieving sustainable weight loss.00:00 Welcome to the Becoming Them Podcast00:38 The Six Pillars of Lasting Change03:37 The Reality of Emotional Eating05:32 The Basics of Weight Management06:50 Understanding Emotional Eating09:20 Join the Live Streams and Community11:59 The Power of Books in Weight Loss21:47 Psychological Reactance and Food27:27 Understanding Psychological Reactance28:58 Personal Experience with Reactance32:10 The Forbidden Fruit and Emotional Eating35:35 Defiance and Control in Everyday Life38:49 The Flaws of Traditional Dieting44:30 Introducing the Guaranteed Success Plan48:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Are You Addicted to Struggle Because It’s Familiar? - (228)
- Join The Guild - CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE—You say you want freedom — peace with food, confidence in your body, consistency in your habits — but somehow, every time you get close, you find yourself back in the same loop: overthinking, overeating, and starting over again.In this episode, Chris Terrell breaks down why you keep doing that.You’ll learn how the mind becomes addicted to struggle — not because it’s good, but because it’s known. And how that “familiar captivity” convinces you to stay stuck in patterns that quietly destroy your self-trust.This isn’t about food or fitness plans. It’s about freedom — real freedom — and what it takes to walk away from the version of yourself that’s still chained to comfort, control, and shame.⸻In this episode: • Why your brain prefers familiar misery over unfamiliar freedom • The subtle ways you recreate struggle in your life (and call it “normal”) • How to recognize when comfort has turned into captivity • What really happens when you stop believing your excuses • How to rebuild trust with yourself one decision at a time • Why failure isn’t bad — and how it’s the key to finally being free⸻Key Takeaways 1. Familiar pain feels safer than unknown peace. Your brain equates predictability with safety — even when that predictability hurts. 2. You’re not broken. You’re conditioned. And conditioning can be unlearned. 3. Freedom feels unfamiliar at first. It’s supposed to. That discomfort is growth. 4. Self-trust is rebuilt through action, not perfection. Every time you follow through — even a little — you’re rewiring who you believe yourself to be. 5. The cage isn’t locked. You’re holding the key. You just have to decide to turn it.⸻Listen if you’ve ever said: • “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to do it.” • “Every time things start going well, I mess it up.” • “I feel like I’m addicted to struggle.” • “I don’t trust myself anymore.”
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What Beliefs Do You Need to Destroy Before You Can Become Thin? - (227)
- Join The Guild - CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE—Most people think weight loss is all about calories, carbs, or exercise. But what if the real reason you keep regaining weight is hiding in your belief system?In this episode of the Becoming Thin Podcast, Chris Terrell digs deep into the psychology of change and reveals why unquestioned assumptions and hidden beliefs are the true roadblocks to lasting weight loss. From the myths about “healthy” food to the lies we tell ourselves about emotional eating, Chris shows you how your ego quietly re-installs old habits and pulls you back to your starting point—unless you learn how to challenge and rewire the beliefs that are keeping you stuck.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not losing, this episode will help you see the blind spots that are holding you back. More importantly, it will give you the tools to finally start changing them.⸻What You’ll Learn in This Episode • Why weight loss always begins with beliefs, not behaviors • How hidden “sacred cow” beliefs quietly sabotage your progress • The sunglasses metaphor: why your worldview is tinted by assumptions you don’t even know you have • How your ego re-installs old habits when you’re trying to change • The surprising truth about emotional eating (even if you think you’re not one) • Why awareness is always the first step to breaking free • How to practice changing small beliefs so you’re ready for the big ones • The ripple effect: how shifting one belief can unlock a cascade of positive changes⸻Key Takeaways • Beliefs are the real diet you’re on. Until you change them, old patterns will always come back. • Awareness precedes control. You can’t stop what you’re not conscious of. • Your ego will fight to reinstall old habits. Recognize the “pull back” as belief systems reasserting themselves. • Healthy doesn’t mean calorie-free. Unquestioned beliefs like this create hidden traps. • You are not your ego. You are the awareness behind it, and you can choose new beliefs. • Repetition is power. The more you repeat and affirm new beliefs, the more your brain rewires to match them.⸻Next Steps • Join Chris live every Monday on YouTube for Monday Morning Motivation • Connect with others who are challenging their beliefs inside the Becoming Thin community • Explore the Core Four goals (thin, healthy, happy, in-shape) and start defining your own
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Are You Accidentally Making Weight Loss Harder? - (226)
- Join The Guild - CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE—Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right,” yet the scale barely moves? You might be turning the difficulty setting up without even realizing it.In this episode, Chris Terrell—who lost 125 pounds after a lifetime of yo-yo dieting—shows you how to stop making the journey harder than it has to be. You’ll discover:Why chasing perfection destroys momentum and how to replace it with true consistencyThe hidden ways we overcomplicate eating and tracking (and how to simplify without losing results)How to stop letting setbacks define you and start using them to fuel your comebackThe single mindset shift that turns weight loss from a grind into a process you can actually enjoyWhy slow and steady really is the fastest route to lasting successIf you’re ready to lower the difficulty setting on your own quest and finally make sustainable progress, this episode is your wake-up call.👉 Want ongoing support and a community that gets it? Join the free Becoming Thin Facebook group and check the pinned post for details about the Guild of Champions—where community, courses, and coaching come together to help you reach your goal weight and stay there.
Weight loss stories, motivation, tips, and general conversation around the process of improving our bodies and our minds. I have lost 125 lbs over 2 years and am dedicated to helping others feel the joy of accomplishing their goals. You can learn more by visiting www.christerrellcoaching.com
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