213 - Why We Need To Talk About the 5%

We’ve all heard the statistic: 95% of diets fail.
But what about the 5% that don’t?
What’s really going on when someone does lose weight and keep it off?

In this episode, I share a personal conversation with my husband, Rob, that sparked a deeper dive into what “success” in diet culture actually looks like—and whether the elusive 5% is something we should be striving for at all. From relentless control and genetic privilege to disordered eating that’s socially rewarded, we unpack the complex truths behind long-term weight loss and ask the bigger, more important questions:

At what cost? And is it worth it?

We also explore the impact of weight loss medications and whether they truly change the game—or simply reinforce an old one.

If you’ve ever clung to the hope of being the exception, this episode will offer both validation and a new perspective on what it means to reclaim your body—and your life.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Where the 95% diet failure statistic comes from (and what it actually means)
• Why some people do maintain long-term weight loss—and the steep costs involved
• How genetics and life circumstances shape outcomes more than willpower ever could
• Why disordered eating is often disguised as “healthy habits”
• What weight loss drugs like GLP-1 agonists do (and don’t) change
• How redefining “success” can lead to true peace with food and your body

If You’ve Been Chasing the 5%…

It’s not your fault.
You’re not broken.
And there’s another way forward—one rooted in trust, nourishment, and freedom.

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