Ep 40. Restriction vs. Refrain | An Important Piece of the Weight Loss Puzzle

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of dieting, restriction, and fear around food - worrying that if you let go, you’ll just keep gaining weight? I know I have. In this episode, I’m sharing a mindset shift that completely changed how I relate to food, my body, and myself: restriction versus refrain. We unpack what restriction really is, why it keeps the pendulum swinging between extremes, and how moving into a mindset of refrain - making conscious, trusting, in-the-moment decisions - can bring freedom and stability. I share my own journey of facing the fear of weight gain, letting go of rigid rules, and discovering that over time, I could eat freely, live fully, and even lose weight naturally and sustainably without dieting or restriction. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of fear, control, and guilt around food, this episode is for you. I want you to know that there is a way to step off the pendulum and reclaim trust in your body - and it starts with small, gentle choices you make for yourself. I would love to connect with you!You can send me an email anytime:loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me:https://instagram.com/loz.perryhttps://facebook.com/loz.perry