How to break the bad habits sabotaging your weight loss: science-backed solutions to end emotional eating and stop using alcohol as a crutch

How to break the bad habits sabotaging your weight loss: science-backed solutions to end emotional eating and stop using alcohol as a crutch

Author: Jihane Farrell, former aging research scientist, PhD-level longevity coach, ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach August 25, 2025 Duration: 41:55
You are someone with a "bad" habit you want to break.  You are on a weight loss journey and want to get rid of the belly fat but find that you have self-sabotaging habits of emotional eating. Or you use alcohol as a crutch, as your emotional support.  And you know from listening to this podcast that this pattern is actually contributing to belly fat.  If that is you, this episode will give you some tools and a science-backed method to get in control and create habits that support your goal.  What you will hear; - A big and surprising idea for how to break a bad habit - A method based on the science of habit formation to answer the deep need behind what you are doing right now - How to use the cue-behavior-reward loop to stop sabotaging yourself and start experiencing success.    Ready to take action? I want to support you 📏 Get your data: Body composition “Inbody scan” near me or get 10% off your smart scale using https://renpho.com/discount/DRJIHANE?ref=lxnrxtkq 🎗️Grab a coaching session calendly.com/jihanefarrell/belly-busting-session (The special price will be available for a limited time for the launch of the podcast) 🤝 Curious to see if the 12-week program is for you? Go to https://www.drjihanefarrell.com/longevitylifestylecoaching 🤜🤛Join the free community https://bit.ly/jihanefarrellcommunity 📩 Email me your questions: info@drjihanefarrell.com

Navigating fitness after 40 can feel like a puzzle where the old pieces no longer fit. 40s Fitness Reset is for anyone who’s tired of generic advice that ignores the biological shifts of midlife, particularly the stubborn accumulation of visceral fat. Host Jihane Farrell brings a unique perspective to this podcast, merging her background as a former aging research scientist and PhD-level longevity coach with her practical role as an ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach. The conversations here move beyond simplistic calorie counting to explore a longevity-focused, science-backed approach. You’ll hear discussions on why traditional weight loss methods often fail at this stage and what truly works for sustainable change. Episodes break down actionable strategies for time-effective, high-return habits that target metabolic health and body composition, not just the number on the scale. It’s about building a resilient physiology for the decades ahead. Jihane translates complex research into clear steps, offering a realistic reset for those ready to move past frustration. This isn’t about another drastic diet; it’s a thoughtful recalibration of how we think about energy, movement, and aging. Tune in for a blend of evidence and empathy, designed to help you reclaim agency over your health and feel strong in your own skin again.
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40s Fitness Reset | Longevity-focused and science-backed approach to weight loss, aging, time-effective high return habits, target visceral fat
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