Episode Overview It is not uncommon to experience intense feelings of overwhelm when you begin anything new, especially when approaching a weight loss journey. It can arise at any stage, but we often see it right at the beginning. While there is a genuine desire for change, the mere thought of starting can flood anyone with extreme thoughts and feelings that ultimately keep them feeling stuck (or even quitting entirely). In today's podcast episode, we slow things down and walk you through the process of navigating feelings of overwhelm when you’re starting a weight loss journey. We hope you leave this episode with a new perspective and have some new tools for being able to take continued, consistent action. While you’re here, do not miss our FREE 3-part workshop that is now available on-demand: Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way. This short course cuts through the BS and shows you exactly how you can stop overcomplicating the process and start moving toward your goals. Sign up right now! Key Points Your relationship with overwhelm Upstream vs. downstream problems Techniques we see in our successful members What do you need to manage overwhelm? Mentions Episode 150: Weight Loss Simplified Related Content Episode 178: Three Reasons You Can’t Eat Just One Episode 152: The Balance365 Fat Loss Formula Transcript Download a copy of this episode’s transcript here.