Ditch the All-or-Nothing Thinking with Andres Ayesta

Yoday we’re joined by an incredible guest with a powerful journey and an even more powerful message — Andres Ayesta, founder of Planos Nutrition.

Andres came to the U.S. from Venezuela chasing the dream of becoming a doctor. But when one door didn’t open, he discovered another path — and his true passion: sports nutrition and preventive health. What began as a stepping stone became a mission to help people reframe how they view food, health, and performance.

🎯 In This Episode, We Dive Into:

• How childhood experiences shape our food relationships

• The two most common types of food environments people grow up in — and how both can lead to disordered eating habits as adults

• Why mindset and subconscious programming play a bigger role in weight and health than most people realize

• The truth behind “all-or-nothing” thinking — and how it keeps people stuck

• Why motivation isn’t reliable fuel — and what to use instead (hello, discipline and consistency!)

• How to use the “Dials of Effort” model to stay on track without burnout or perfection

• Three simple daily reflection questions to build awareness and shift habits

• The power of journaling and positive self-talk — even borrowing a trick from the movie Luca

• Why everyone is an athlete of life, and how to perform your best in every role you play

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Change starts with awareness. If you don’t understand what’s running in the background of your mind, you’ll keep repeating the same patterns.

• You don’t have to be perfect — you just have to keep showing up.

• Nutrition isn’t about restriction. It’s about healing your relationship with food and building habits that support your best self.

• Success is a dial, not a switch. Learn to turn it up or down, but never off.

Whether you’re struggling with your weight, burned out from trying to be perfect, or just want to feel more in control of your health and habits, this episode is full of practical insights that can transform how you show up — for your body, your goals, and your life.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Mind Magic by Dr. James Doty

• Dials of Effort PDF: 

🔗 Connect with Andres Ayesta:

• Instagram: @andresayesta

• YouTube: @andresayesta

• Website: www.planosnutrition.com

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