Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2376:\nRegina Chouza's article on TinyBuddha.com provides a compelling narrative about the pitfalls of crash dieting and the journey towards sustainable weight loss. She shares personal experiences, from extreme diets to emotional eating, ultimately advocating for a balanced, mindful approach to health that emphasizes self-compassion, maintenance over rapid weight loss, and enjoyment in physical activities.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/stop-crash-dieting-enjoyable-approach-sustainable-weight-loss/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Crash dieting was fun; it broke the routine and more importantly, it was a distraction."\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices