Today I am joined by Tommy Tomlinson to discuss food addiction, weight loss, how to feel good BEFORE you reach your target weight, strategies for sustainable weight loss, and much more. Tommy is an acclaimed journalist, author of The Elephant in the Room, and host of WFAE's SouthBound podcast.“I can’t do so many things because I didn’t do the main thing”  Tommy TomlinsonTopics Include:Growing up on the Southern American dietBeing the biggest kid in classMaking the connection between weight and health early in lifeThe treadmill of diet plansGiving up. "This is just who I am"Addiction and overeatingSacrificing long-term wellbeing for short-term pleasuresFinding a personalized weight loss plan that worksConsistency over perfectionAnd other topics...Resources Mentioned:Website: http://tommytomlinson.comPodcast: SouthBound with Tommy TomlinsonBook: The Elephant in the Room by Tommy TomlinsonJared Lorenzen ESPN Article: You Can't Quit Cold Turkey by Tommy TomlinsonArticle: Everything you need to know about storytelling in five minutes by Tommy TomlinsonTwitter: @tommytomlinsonInstagram: @tommyltomlinson