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February 28, 2025 16 mins

Episode 4: Determining Your Why and Staying Accountable.


About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores the importance of identifying your core motivation—your "why"—as a foundation for sustainable health and lifestyle changes. He emphasizes that having a clear purpose helps maintain focus and resilience during challenging times. The episode also offers practical strategies for building accountability, such as setting realistic goals, tracking progress, and establishing supportive routines to stay committed even when motivation wanes.


Show Notes:

  • ​0:00 - Intro
  • ​0:49 - Mark Twain and Giving Your Life/Health Journey Meaning through a Purpose
  • ​3:44 - Holding Yourself Accountable in the Harder Days and Finding Strengths in Failures
  • ​5:33 - Potential Whys for Your Health Journey
  • ​5:47 - Your Kids
  • ​6:57 - Your Grandkids
  • ​8: 10 - Health Span vs Life Span
  • ​8:52 - Improved Relationships and Social Interactions
  • ​9:03 - Your Spouse
  • ​10:05 - Your Friends
  • ​10:29 - Your Self-Esteem
  • ​10:48 - Your Fertility
  • ​11:08 - Your Appearance
  • ​11:54 - Your Fitness Goals
  • ​12:30 - Your Retirement
  • ​14:22 - Being a Burden to Your Family
  • ​13:57 - Everyone That is Overweight was Once Only 5 Pounds Overweight


About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!


The BMI Podcast Resources:

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⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠ (@thebmipodcast)

⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)

⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)


The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

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