Joining me on the show today is Paul Salter, a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Sustainable Weight Loss Expert. Since 2013, he’s personally coached over 1,500 women to lose 20 pounds or more and KEEP IT OFF (without feeling like they're dieting). He’s done so by taking an inside-out approach that focuses on cultivating feelings of self-love and self-worth from day one—not after weight is lost—and by paying much more attention to one’s mindset and emotional intelligence, in addition to the nutritional Xs and Os. He’s a twice published Author, host of The 5% Way Podcast (make sure to subscribe), and Founder and Head Coach of The 5% Community.Topics discussed in this episode:Sustainable weight loss and why it's difficult for most peopleThe role of self-talk in achieving sustainable weight lossThe role of emotional intelligence in sustainable weight lossSelf-talk / identity / transformational model of changePrioritizing self-loveWhere to begin with "deep work"An example of a "destructive and self-sabotaging pattern"Cultivating more intentionality to transform your relationship with foodYour thoughts on willpower and disciplineYour thoughts on "good vs. bad" foodsThe value of the pre-diet maintenance phaseWeight loss as a goal vs. body composition (adding muscle)Going on your own vs. hiring a coachRELATED LINKSSubscribe to The 5% Way  podcastVisit Paul's website at thefivepercentway.comJoin The 5% CommunityFind Paul on InstagramWatch the episode on video here? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?‍? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail